East Surrey residents elect Lib Dems to form new Council
Lib Dems will hold 40 of the 72 seats on the new Council
10 May 2026
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
Lib Dems launch manifesto for new East Surrey Council
Strong slate of candidates ready for May elections
11 Mar 2026
Transform Leatherhead progress
In a major milestone for the Transform Leatherhead project (the long-term regeneration project begun in 2015) the planning application for Bull Hill and the Swan Centre was submitted in November 2025.
9 Feb 2026
LIb Dems sweep the board in Surrey's "super-Thursday"
Lib Dems win all six by-elections in Surrey
18 Oct 2025
Mole Valley
Council Approves £437,000 Funding Boost in Foundry and Church Street Redevelopment
Cllr Paula Keay and MVDC have committed £437k more to ensure the redevelopment of the Foundry site in Dorking town centre; regenerating the historic site and bringing back workshops to the cherished antiques quarter with much needed homes
16 Oct 2025
Mole Valley
Park Homes Warm Home Discounts
Applications are now open for the £150 Park Homes Warm Home Discount
5 Oct 2025
News from Chris Coghlan MP
Working for the community
Chris demands illegal waste site be cleared
It's been over 100 days since the illegal waste operation in Dorking was due to be cleared, yet it is still there.
21 Sep 2026
Clarion
Chris calls out Clarion delays
I met with local councillor, Monica Weller, at Douglas House in Bookham, where residents feel Clarion are not listening.
28 Aug 2026
SEND
Chris calls out Council failings to provide timely SEND education
Dozens of SEND families have reported that Surrey County Council have not yet provided their child's tuition for September.
27 Aug 2026
Mental Capacity Act
Chris calls on Council to improve adult social care services
Cara has been fighting for two and a half years to get him the support he needs.
24 Aug 2026
Treasury
Chris pushes new head of OBR on long term forecasts
I asked the new head of the OBR why he is sceptical about long-term horizon forecasts.
17 Aug 2026
Working for the community
Chris supports local mental health services
I met with Jenny who set up the Lucy Rayner Foundation.
12 Aug 2026
National Lib Dem News
Home Affairs
Introducing Anti-SLAPP Legislation
Liberal Democrats believe nobody should be able to use vast sums of money to silence legitimate public scrutiny. Our new policy calls for comprehensive, universal anti-SLAPP legislation to uphold media freedom and defend equal access to justice.
JBF
21 Sep 2026
Economy & Business
A Fair Shot: Reforming Recruitment
For too many entry-level jobseekers, applying for a job has increasingly turned into a robotic, dehumanising hurdle. Liberal Democrats believe that fair hiring practices are essential for equal opportunity.
SO
21 Sep 2026
Latest UK News
Defending Democracy
The Liberal Democrats have always believed that power belongs to the people, not foreign states, tech algorithms, or wealthy elites. Our new policy will defend British democracy, root out dark money, and rebuild public trust from the ground up.
LS
20 Sep 2026