From 8pm 22 January 2010) the A320 northbound route through Victoria Arch will be closed for 6 to 8 weeks to undertake the replacement of gas mains at the junction of Goldsworth Road and Victoria Way to Market Square, Woking Town Centre. This work will be done by Southern Gas Networks.
Rosie Sharpley the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Woking today criticised the Tories' marriage tax proposals as being yet another example of unfairness by giving tax breaks to the well off while penalising ordinary working couples.
The Liberal Democrats have consistently opposed secret inquiries in the Coroners and Justice Act
The Care Quality Commission, the government agency in charge of assessing the quality of care available to vulnerable people, have rated the care services provided by Surrey County Council as adequate. This is the lowest rating awarded to Adult Services this year, shared only by another seven Councils in the country. According to the report published today, Surrey is still in need of special measures and the Council will be closely monitored by the Government to make sure services improve.
A report from the Care Quality Commission says 4,000 out of the 24,000 care homes in his country are deficient. It means that 80,000 elderly people are getting substandard care. Over 400 were rated poor while another 3,500 were rated "adequate" (evidently code for inadequate,)
The UK banks owe their very existence to the British taxpayer with the Governor of the Bank of England estimating that they have received the equivalent of £1 trillion in taxpayer support.
Commenting after Barack Obama and other world leaders said that time has run out to secure a legally binding climate deal at Copenhagen, Liberal Democrat Shadow Energy and Climate Change Secretary, Simon Hughes said:
Commenting on the Government's announcement that people from Manchester can now apply for an ID card as part of the pilot scheme, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, Chris Huhne said:
Commenting on Michael Gove's speech on Tory education aims, Liberal Democrat Shadow Schools Secretary, David Laws said:
Leader's Speech to Spring Conference 2025
The Liberal Democrat plan commits to making the UK a global leader in animal welfare through stronger standards, workforce investment, and ethical farming practices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The UK needs to strengthen both our Armed Forces and our soft power.
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day.
The UK must once again stand tall, leading on the world stage and working closely with those who share our interests – including, above all, our partners in Europe.
