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RELIEF AS PHONE MAST APPLICATION WITHDRAWN

Liberal Democrats have been campaigning strongly at both local and national levels to stop the blight of phone masts being built in residential areas near homes and schools. They were delighted to hear that the phone mast upgrade application at Kestrel Way, adjacent to the Goldsworth Trading Estate Recycling Centre, has been withdrawn. Dr Anne Lee said "I hope that the phone company are not thinking that this is just a temporary withdrawal, we know that residents will be fighting them all the way".

29 Mar 2005
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LOCAL MRSA RATES FALLING SLOWLY BUT STILL DEEPLY WORRYING

Asked to comment on the recent figures showing a nationwide increase in deaths from MRSA, Woking Liberal Democrats' Parliamentary Spokesperson, Anne Lee, said "I have been approached by a patient from St Peters who suffered from MRSA after an operation. He is absolutely determined that others should not suffer the same fate. Having been prescribed many medicines, he was only cured when he turned to an alternative method and used a manuka honey. The photos he took of the toilets in St Peters Hospital were disturbing, but he was promised that they would be cleaned."

27 Feb 2005
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ANNE LEE PLEASED WITH DECISION TO BAN GPs USING 0870 PHONE LINES

The Department of Health has announced a ban on expensive telephone numbers that charge patients over the odds to call NHS services in their area. St John's Health Centre in Woking uses an 0870 number, and patients had complained to Anne Lee (Woking Liberal Democrats Parliamentary Spokesperson) and the local press. Dr Anne Lee started a campaign in December 04 to get this ban introduced.

27 Feb 2005
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Anne Lee welcoming Denzil Coulson to the Liberal Democrats

FORMER LABOUR PARTY CHAIRMAN PLEDGES TO HELP WOKING LIBERAL DEMOCRATS

Denzil Coulson, a local teacher who lives in Goldsworth Park, has left the Labour Party, joined the Liberal Democrats and pledged to help their parliamentary spokesperson, Dr Anne Lee. He said "the deployment of the Blackwatch to Baghdad was the last straw, I opposed the war even before it began."

13 Feb 2005
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Anne with Barry Liddle and Mick Young outside Kettlewell Hill Nursing Home

RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION FOR OLDER PEOPLE IN WOKING UNDER THREAT

"Residential accommodation for older people is under threat" says Dr Anne Lee (Woking Liberal Democrats Parliamentary Spokesperson) "I have now received survey forms, visited some nursing and residential homes for the elderly in Woking and discussed the results with various professional groups. It is clear that three things are badly needed.

11 Feb 2005
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WOKING FACES ANOTHER COUNCIL TAX SHOCK

In addition to proposed County Council tax increases, towns in the South East are in line for massive council tax rises because of the threat of revaluation new Liberal Democrat research has shown.

7 Feb 2005
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Old Woking Liberal Democrats fight for improvements

Old Woking has no youth club or play areas for young people. Norman Johns our local Liberal Democrat spokesperson has been working with The Residents' Association and the community police officers for local improvements to stop anti-social behaviour. It is Surrey County Council who should provide Youth Clubs.

6 Feb 2005
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National Party News

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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