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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.

All young care leavers in Surrey to be exempt from Council Tax

Lib Dems criticise appointment of a £53,550 a year Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner

Lib Dem Councillors on Surrey's Police and Crime Panel have criticised the Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner for appointing a £53,550 a year Deputy against the views of the cross-party Police and Crime Panel.

Ed Davey's speech to Liberal Democrat Conference

Read Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference in Brighton

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.