Revealed: Almost £79 million needed to fix crumbling Ashford and St Peter’s Hospital
£78,942,798 is needed to clear Ashford and St Peter’s Hospital repair backlog, new analysis by the Liberal Democrats has found.
8 Jan 2024
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Surrey Lib Dems use council motion to push for road safety policy change
At the County Council meeting in March this year Will Forster, Leader of Surrey Lib Dems proposed a council motion based on the respected road safety principles, known as Vision Zero.
14 Dec 2023
Labour officially gives up on winning Woking
In a recent communication to its members, the Labour Party has announced it will not seriously contest the constituency of Woking at the next election.
11 Dec 2023
Lib Dem Council to keep Pool in the Park open
The Liberal Democrats running Woking Borough Council have a plan to keep Pool in the Park open.
7 Dec 2023
Autumn Statement: Government allowing Woking’s health service to crumble
The Lib Dems in Woking have accused the Government of being ‘content with local health services crumbling’ after Wednesday’s Autumn Statement failed to provide additional funding for local health services.
22 Nov 2023
Woking’s Voluntary Sector Fair welcomes hundreds of visitors
The return of Woking’s Voluntary Sector Fair saw hundreds of visitors flock to Woking Leisure Centre to discover what support and volunteering opportunities are available in the borough.
21 Nov 2023
Woking
Residents have their say on service review as consultation closes
A consultation giving residents and stakeholders the chance to have their say on proposals to make essential changes to reduce council services has ended (Sunday 12 November 2023).
17 Nov 2023
Woking
Conservative MP urged to back GP and dentists rescue plan in King’s Speech amendment
Liberal Democrats in Woking have called on local Conservative MP Jonathan Lord to back an amendment in Parliament this week calling for a GP and dental care rescue plan.
14 Nov 2023
Woking
Thames Water slammed as execs rake in £2,415,000 in pay and perks
Will Forster, Leader of Surrey Lib Dems has slammed “eye-watering payouts” as the party reveals Thames Water paid their executives £2,415,000 in pay and perks last year.
8 Nov 2023
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A new Magna Carta to save our country from Farage
Ed Davey's Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2026
ED
by Ed Davey
15 Mar 2026
Local Government
Local Government Finance Emergency
After years of neglect, our local councils are in financial survival mode. The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to move past emergency bailouts and deliver a sustainable future for local government.
ZF
15 Mar 2026
International Affairs
Trump and the Wider World
The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.
CM
15 Mar 2026
Children & Families
A digital world fit for the next generation
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
VC
15 Mar 2026
Defence
Britain’s nuclear deterrent depends on Trump. It’s time to change that
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
ED
14 Mar 2026
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
14 Mar 2026
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Crime & Policing
Preserving Trial by Jury
The right to a trial by jury has been a cornerstone of our democracy for over 800 years. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new plan to tackle court backlogs without scrapping juries.
JBF
14 Mar 2026