Chris Took marks Holocaust Memorial Day
Tuesday 27th January marks the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration and death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, the site of the largest mass murder in history.
27 Jan 2015
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Chris Took supports campaign to make voices of people with a learning disability heard in general election
Today, Woking Liberal Democrat's Chris Took has signed up to show his support for Mencap's Hear my voice campaign.
10 Jan 2015
Chris Took welcomes £15million roof repair scheme for places of worship
Chris Took has urged places of worship, including churches, mosques, temples, gurdwaras and synagogues serving Woking to apply for a new £15million fund available for the repair of roofs and guttering.
CT
24 Dec 2014
£250m deal will help safeguard Woking Post Offices – Chris Took
A crucial lifeline has been thrown to post offices in Woking thanks to a major Government contract.
CT
18 Dec 2014
Keep Me Posted Campaign Receives Boost from Liberal Democrat Candidate Chris Took
Chris Took gives support to Keep Me Posted campaign and pledges to fight for consumer rights if elected Keep Me Posted has been pressing for the consumer's right to choose how organisations, such as banks, energy and telecoms companies sendcustomers their bills and statements, whether online or on paper. The call comes in the face of an increasing trend for businesses to switch their customers to mainly digital communication, which isn't always preferable or suitable for a large proportion of UK consumers.
CT
10 Dec 2014
Families buying homes in Woking will pay on average £3178 less in Stamp Duty says Chris Took
Homebuyers in Woking will pay £3178 less in Stamp Duty under new Coalition reforms; research by the Liberal Democrats has shown.
CT
7 Dec 2014
Help us protect the Green Belt in Byfleet
The local Lib Dems in Byfleet have launched a campaign to protect the Green Belt from large scale housing developments in Byfleet and West Byfleet.
27 Nov 2014
Chris Took pledges to become Arthritis Champion for Woking
Chris Took has today agreed to become an 'Arthritis Champion', supporting Arthritis Research UK in their efforts to find a cure for arthritis while calling for policy change to prevent its onset and transform the lives of people that have musculoskeletal conditions.
24 Nov 2014
Disadvantaged Surrey primary school pupils to receive £240k boost
Disadvantaged primary school pupils in Surrey are set to receive a £240,000 grant to boost attainment, the Liberal Democrats have announced.
11 Nov 2014
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ED
by Ed Davey
15 Mar 2026
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Local Government Finance Emergency
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ZF
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CM
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VC
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ED
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Mental Health
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DC
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IS
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DC
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Crime & Policing
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