The Lib Dem candidate for Woking, Will Forster, has called on local Conservative MP, Jonathan Lord, to vote for a motion in Parliament next week to censure Boris Johnson.
Statement following today's announcement by Woking Borough Council issuing an 'effective bankruptcy' Section-114 notice, signalling that a balanced budget is now unachievable:
It is good news for Surrey residents that thanks to Lib Dem pressure the County Council seem to have changed their mind about cutting future expenditure on highway maintenance.
The Lib Dems have criticised Woking’s MP after they voted to hide detailed data of crumbling school buildings in Woking.
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has today (25 May 2023) published the report of its non-statutory review into Woking Borough Council's finances, investments and related governance. This report follows the Department's earlier letter in October 2022 announcing an external review into the council's finances.
Full extent of further financial problems looming in imminent reports Woking may need to 'set aside' as much as Surrey County Council Imminent Victoria Square valuations expected to confirm previous Liberal Democrat fears of at least a £300 million black hole.
October is Black History Month - a chance to celebrate the Black British community, acknowledge their contributions and discover their stories.
Read Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference in Brighton
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For too long, years of neglect and mismanagement by the previous Conservative Government have pushed our prison system into a deep crisis.
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.
