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.
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.
                
        
        Today, Woking Liberal Democrat's Chris Took has signed up to show his support for Mencap's Hear my voice campaign.
                
        
        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.
                
        
        A crucial lifeline has been thrown to post offices in Woking thanks to a major Government contract.
                
        
        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.
                
        
        Homebuyers in Woking will pay £3178 less in Stamp Duty under new Coalition reforms; research by the Liberal Democrats has shown.
                
        
        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.
                
        
        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.
Disadvantaged primary school pupils in Surrey are set to receive a £240,000 grant to boost attainment, the Liberal Democrats have announced.
                
        
        Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
                
        
        October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
                
        
        Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025
                
        
        Women’s rights around the world are under attack, with authoritarianism on the rise and deep cuts to UK aid undermining decades of progress. Defending women's rights must be a top priority and the UK must act boldly.
                
        
        Two years of brutal civil war have turned Sudan into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with over 30 million people in urgent need of aid. Our new policy calls for UK leadership to end the conflict - standing with the Sudanese people.
                
        
        Space is no longer science fiction – it underpins our economy, security, and daily lives. Our new policy will renew the National Space Strategy, support UK spaceports and hubs, and designate space as a strategic industry.
                
        
        The UK’s asylum system is failing, leaving people fleeing conflict stuck in temporary housing, unable to work, and separated from their loved ones. Our new policy gives practical solutions to clear up the broken system left by the Conservatives.
                
        
        The Online Safety Act was meant to protect people, yet its flawed implementation risks undermining privacy, free expression, and secure communication. Our new policy addresses our concerns and fights for a digital future where rights are protected.
                
        
        Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, thousands of Ukrainian children have found safety in the UK – but many still face uncertainty, disruption, and trauma. They deserve security, stability, and the chance to thrive.