Time for change
The Government has finally announced the General Election, to happen on July 4th. This the first step toward the fresh start we’re all looking for in Dorking & Horley with Lib Dem Chris Coghlan. But we need your help!
23 May 2024
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
More success for Lib Dems in local elections
The local elections on May 2nd saw growing support for the Liberal Democrats both nationally and locally.
MV
6 May 2024
Local Plan goes to final consultation
The preparation of the new Mole Valley Local Plan is entering its final stages as a consultation has been opened on the "Main modifications".
MV
4 Mar 2024
Action on Green Belt Breaches
In a significant success for local planning and environmental protection, Mole Valley District Council has successfully secured injunctions.
MV
3 Mar 2024
Skills and employment support for local residents
The Mole Valley employment and skills hub ‘continues to deliver an outstanding programme’.
MV
3 Mar 2024
Our new hospital - faster bigger better… but where is it?
The planned new emergency critical care hospital in Sutton will benefit all those who live in Ashtead. It is closer to the village than crumbling St Helier - where the most serious emergency cases are currently taken. But where is it?
MV
2 Mar 2024
News from Chris Coghlan MP
Treasury
Chris asks about economic benefits of early SEND intervention
I asked about the economic benefits of investing in the SEND system and questioned how many lives could be saved.
3 Nov 2025
Cost of Living
Chris proposes productivity rising tax cuts on intellectual property
The Times is reporting that the Chancellor may adopt my proposals to fill up to 20% (£5bn) of the Chancellor's fiscal black hole.
13 Oct 2025
NHS
Chris urges NHS to review Covid booster jab eligibility
David has MND, has to sleep connected to a ventilator, is regarded clinically at risk, but is not eligible for a free Covid booster jab.
15 Oct 2025
SEND
Chris exposes 117 local authorities' illegal treatment of children
Over 650 families have told me about their experiences of unlawful behaviour by local authorities.
17 Oct 2025
Working for the community
Chris calls for action over Box Hill water outages
Residents are often left without water in Box Hill due to frequent power outages.
20 Oct 2025
NHS
Chris shares Billy's devastating experience with cancer
Ellie and Jamie lost their son Billy 15 days short of his fifth birthday. They are fundraising in his honour
14 Oct 2025
National Lib Dem News
A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
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by Ed Davey
19 Nov 2025
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Trans Awareness Week
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
13 Nov 2025
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025