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MP for Woking breaks promise over unfair tax hike

No garden waste collection until 2022

Local Liberal Democrats have been shocked to learn that Woking's garden waste will not be collected until 2022.

5,660 in Woking face “heartless” Government Universal Credit cut

As many as 13% of hard-pressed families across Woking face being left worse off when the Government end the uplift to Universal Credit next month.

Lib Dems criticise County Deal for Surrey bid

The Lib Dems have criticised the Conservative Leader of Surrey County Council for unilaterally writing to the Government asking for a County Deal for Surrey.

Lib Dems demand Surrey County Council does better on data protection and freedom of information

The Lib Dems have challenged Surrey County Council over failures to answer data protection and freedom of information requests from local residents within legal time limits.

Surrey County Council in court for failing vulnerable children

The Good Law Project is taking legal action against Surrey County Council for sending children in care outside of Surrey.

Liberal Democrat success on review of Council Finances

Liberal Democrats' succeeded in securing agreement for a full review of Woking Council finances at last week's Council meeting.

Taking on Trump & Farage – and fixing church roofs

Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2025

Animal Welfare in the Food System

The Liberal Democrat plan commits to making the UK a global leader in animal welfare through stronger standards, workforce investment, and ethical farming practices.

Taking on Trump

Only the Liberal Democrats will stand up to Trump, invest in the UK’s security, support Ukraine, hold back Russia, deepen our ties with European and commonwealth partners, and stand up for liberal, British values.

Free To Be Who You Are

As liberals, we believe that true equality is achieved when individuals are not only free from prejudice and discrimination, but also free to fulfil their potential. So fighting for LGBTQ+ rights is not a choice Liberals make.

Making Britain a science superpower

The Liberal Democrats' bold plan to restore UK leadership in science and innovation will drive investment, boost global collaboration, and ensure technology benefits everyone, not just the privileged few.

A message from Christine Jardine on International Women's Day

Reflecting on the year’s International Women’s Day theme of “accelerate action”, I am sadly reminded of how much more we still need to achieve.

Britain must lead on defence and aid

The UK needs to strengthen both our Armed Forces and our soft power.

Ed Davey marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2025

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day.