Woking Hospital extension plan submitted
The Lib Dems have welcomed plans to expand Woking Community Hospital to offer more diagnostic services locally.
10 Jul 2023
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Woking Council Extraordinary Meeting 20th June
Statements from the Leader of Woking Council, Ann-Marie Barker and the Deputy Leader, Will Forster in the extraordinary meeting about the S114 notice.
21 Jun 2023
Conservative MP for Woking urged to vote for Boris Johnson censure motion
The Lib Dem candidate for Woking, Will Forster, has called on local Conservative MP, Jonathan Lord, to vote for a motion in Parliament next week to censure Boris Johnson.
16 Jun 2023
Woking Liberal Democrats Statement on Section 114
Statement following today's announcement by Woking Borough Council issuing an 'effective bankruptcy' Section-114 notice, signalling that a balanced budget is now unachievable:
7 Jun 2023
Lib Dem pressure forces backtrack on highways funding
It is good news for Surrey residents that thanks to Lib Dem pressure the County Council seem to have changed their mind about cutting future expenditure on highway maintenance.
2 Jun 2023
GOVERNMENT REPORT CONFIRMS UNPRECEDENTED LEGACY FOR NEW LEADERSHIP TEAM
Report concludes past investment decisions have left an unprecedented legacy. A raft of historical failings by previous...
30 May 2023
Woking
Woking’s MP votes to cover up dangerous school buildings
The Lib Dems have criticised Woking’s MP after they voted to hide detailed data of crumbling school buildings in Woking.
30 May 2023
Council accepts government support as report published
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has today (25 May 2023) published the report of its non-statutory review into Woking Borough Council's finances, investments and related governance. This report follows the Department's earlier letter in October 2022 announcing an external review into the council's finances.
25 May 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