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28 Jan 2006
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Lib Dem Shadow Chancellor Visits Woking
The Liberal Democrat Shadow Chancellor, Vince Cable MP, spoke to a packed audience at Sutton Green Golf Club recently. The former Chief Economist for Shell said that whilst the UK had done reasonably well, the signs of potential economic problems were becoming clearer. In particular the increasing national debt and the pensions crisis worried him.
12 Dec 2005
Lee warns on local health cuts
Anne Lee, Parliamentary Spokesperson for Woking Liberal Democrats has spoken out against cuts in health care. She said "Yet again we are being threatened with cuts to patient care and more reorganisations."
12 Dec 2005
ELECTION FRAUD: LIBDEMS WELCOME REPORT, CRITICISE TORIES
In a Statement welcoming the Report of the Elections and Electoral Registration Panel to Woking Borough Council for its meeting on 15th December, Cllrs Sue Smith and Philip Goldenberg, LibDem Group Leader and Deputy Leader, said:
9 Dec 2005
PRESS RELEASE BY CLLR PHILIP GOLDENBERG, DEPUTY LEADER OF THE LIBERAL DEMOCRAT GROUP ON WOKING BOROUGH COUNCIL
Woking Borough Council is being urged to seize a key opportunity of enhancing commuter rail services.
1 Dec 2005
Uproar continues at The Manor School
A packed meeting of angry and upset parents met representatives of the Local Education Authority to challenge them about their proposed closure of The Manor School today.
12 Sep 2005
LIBDEMS AND LABOUR COMBINE TO FIGHT ELECTORAL FRAUD
In an unprecedented step, Woking LibDem and Labour Councillors have joined forces to insist that the Borough Council does all it can to prevent electoral fraud.
6 Jul 2005
Why is Woking's Election Register Missing?
In response to a parliamentary question by John Hemming MP, it has been established that the General Election Marked Register for Woking has been missing since May 6th. This register provides essential information in the war against electoral fraud.
30 Jun 2005
Government refuses to abolish Byfleet Parish Council
"This is a great day for Byfleet, and a dreadful day for local Conservatives - deservedly so in both cases.
23 Jun 2005
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