Woking
Lib Dems welcome clampdown on vaping
The Liberal Democrats have welcomed the Government decision to ban vaping and nicotine use by under 18 year olds.
31 Jan 2024
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Woking
Surrey’s schools set to receive a £24.8m cut to spending power
Schools in Surrey are set to be hit with a £24.8m cut to spending power in 2024/25 data from the National Education Union (NEU) reveals.
29 Jan 2024
Woking
Council announces proposals to set balanced budget
Detailed proposals that will deliver over £8 million in council service-related savings and support the delivery of a balanced budget for the next financial year have been published.
25 Jan 2024
Woking
Shock poll shows Lib Dem Will Forster set to win Woking at next election
The most detailed survey in five years has predicted that Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate Will Forster is set to defeat the Conservative Party in Woking at the next election.
19 Jan 2024
Lib Dem run Woking secures Government support
Woking Borough Council has, this week, received a letter from the Minister for Local Government, Simon Hoare MP setting out the government approach on the financial support required for setting a budget for 2024/25.
8 Jan 2024
Ed Davey launches New Year campaign in Surrey
This week, the Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey, kicked off 2024 with a campaign rally in Guildford, where he unveiled an ‘Ed Davey’s Tory Removals’ poster van.
8 Jan 2024
Lib Dems call for emergency ban on no-fault evictions over Christmas as 73 families put at risk of homelessness
Will Forster and the Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency ban on no-fault evictions over the Christmas period, as figures show 73 families in Woking were put at risk of homelessness due to a Section 21 notice in the year 2022/2023.
8 Jan 2024
Revealed: Almost £79 million needed to fix crumbling Ashford and St Peter’s Hospital
£78,942,798 is needed to clear Ashford and St Peter’s Hospital repair backlog, new analysis by the Liberal Democrats has found.
8 Jan 2024
Surrey Lib Dems use council motion to push for road safety policy change
At the County Council meeting in March this year Will Forster, Leader of Surrey Lib Dems proposed a council motion based on the respected road safety principles, known as Vision Zero.
14 Dec 2023
National Party News
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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
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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