Broken triple lock promise creates cost of living black hole for 16,872 Woking pensioners
Almost 17,000 pensioners in Woking left out in the cold as broken triple lock promise creates cost of living black hole
17 Feb 2022
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Woking Council commits to tackling violence against women and girls
Following a motion from Lib Dem Councillor Ellen Nicholson, Woking Borough Council has made a commitment to tackling violence against women and girls.
13 Feb 2022
Woking Council agrees no confidence motion in Boris Johnson
Woking Borough Council has agreed a motion of no confidence in the Prime Minister following the partygate scandal.
13 Feb 2022
Over 30,000 patients waiting to start NHS treatment at Ashford and St Peter’s
The latest statistics from NHS England, reveal that 30,662 patients are waiting to start treatment at Ashford and St Peter's Hospital.
9 Feb 2022
Can Woking Council Afford to Borrow More?
There is a new disease in Westminster called "Deny the Facts, Sell the Fiction" it seems to be highly infectious and has now spread to Woking.
8 Feb 2022
17% budget increase for Police Commissioner’s office at expense of frontline policing
Lib Dem Councillors on the Surrey Police and Crime Panel have criticised the Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for raising Council Tax and drawing on reserves to expand their own office's budget by 17% to £3.3 million a year, while Surrey Police will have to make do with 50 fewer frontline staff than they need to address performance issues.
7 Feb 2022
One in four Woking families will receive no help with soaring energy costs
Over 10,000 households - 24% of Woking - will not receive any help with soaring energy bills, analysis by the Lib Dems has revealed.
7 Feb 2022
Energy Price Hike: Lib Dems set out cost of living rescue package
The Lib Dems have set out a "cost of living rescue plan" that would save thousands of struggling families in Woking nearly £1,000 this year.
3 Feb 2022
Surrey Tories' "Power grab" fails
Surrey County Council's hopes of getting more powers from central government as part of a County Deal lie in ruins following the publication of the government's Levelling Up white paper.
3 Feb 2022
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Black History Month 2024
October is Black History Month - a chance to celebrate the Black British community, acknowledge their contributions and discover their stories.
CJ
17 Oct 2024
Ed Davey's speech to Liberal Democrat Conference
Read Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference in Brighton
17 Sep 2024
Carers
A Fair Deal for Family Carers
Carers are not just support for their loved ones—they are the glue holding our fragile social care system together. They deserve more than token acknowledgements or empty promises.
LD
17 Sep 2024
Environment
The Clean Water Authority
Liberal Democrats believe that everyone has the right to enjoy clean, safe water and unpolluted rivers, lakes, and coastlines. We are committed to ending the national sewage scandal and holding water companies accountable for their environmental impact.
LD
17 Sep 2024
Carers
Reversing the cuts to Bereavement Support Payments
Liberal Democrats have passed new policy to stand up for bereaved families and kinship carers, so more young people can grow up in a loving, stable home.
16 Sep 2024
Supporting the Future of Music
We are committed to tackling the challenges facing our music industry head-on. By doing so, we can maintain the UK’s reputation as a global leader in music, while giving future generations the chance to share in its success.
LD
16 Sep 2024
International Development
Restoring the UK’s Reputation on the World Stage
The Liberal Democrats are committed to rebuilding the trust and compassion that the UK was once known for. We believe that our country has a responsibility to support those in need, no matter where they are in the world.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Home Affairs
Fixing Our Broken Prison System
For too long, years of neglect and mismanagement by the previous Conservative Government have pushed our prison system into a deep crisis.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Latest UK News
Fair Votes Now!
The Liberal Democrats have long championed proportional representation, advocating for a voting system where every vote truly counts. We believe that reforming our electoral system is crucial for a fairer democracy and better governance.
LD
16 Sep 2024