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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Mount Hermon ward councillors call on Southwestern Railway to show community spirit
Liberal Democrat councillors representing the Mount Hermon ward have written to Southwestern Railway asking them to show community spirit and allow pedestrians through the station during underpass works.
2 Feb 2022
Woking’s Conservative MP cannot hide behind lame excuses any longer
Local Lib Dem Will Forster calls on Jonathan Lord to sack Boris Johnson
31 Jan 2022
EY confirm their Financial Review is not an endorsement of Woking Council finances
Woking highlighted as third highest borrowed Council in the country
25 Jan 2022
Lib Dems challenge South Western Railway on reduced timetable
The Lib Dems have come out in support of commuters who are facing more uncertainty following South Western Railways' decision to introduce a new reduced timetable.
WF
18 Jan 2022
Lib Dems back ‘Robin Hood’ tax on energy giants to support families with heating bills
The Lib Dems have written to the Secretary of State for Energy Kwasi Kwarteng demanding that he backs the party's call for a 'Robin Hood' tax on the super-profits of oil and gas firms to raise money to support local families facing soaring energy costs.
10 Jan 2022
SWAG Chair Andy Caulfield to run for Council
Andy Caulfield, who was elected Chair of the South Woking Action Group shortly after its formation by residents in the summer of 2019, has announced he will be running to be a Lib Dem Councillor for the Hoe Valley in May's local elections.
6 Jan 2022
First bins, now buses
Bus services halved days into new contract
23 Dec 2021
Conservatives cut grants to community and voluntary groups by 19%
Conservative-run Woking Borough Council has agreed to cut grants to community and voluntary groups by 19%.
21 Dec 2021
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This Christmas, Love is Enough
A new charity single to support young carers
ED
by Ed Davey
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Climate Change
“I left COP29 with hope in my heart”
Pippa Heylings reports from the global climate summit in Baku
PH
25 Nov 2024
Farming & Food
The Family Farm Tax explained
What the Government is doing, and why we're opposing it.
LD
21 Nov 2024
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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