Can Mole Valley un-pause its new Local Plan?
Does the new version of the NPPF, released by the Government on 19th December, allow Mole Valley's draft Local Plan to move forward?
MV
21 Dec 2023
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
Labour not fighting in Dorking & Horley
Good news for Mole Valley and Horley Lib Dems as it looks like Labour won’t contest the new parliamentary seat of Dorking & Horley. It's between Lib Dems and Conservatives here.
MV
19 Dec 2023
Royal Mail problems continue - please sign our petition
We need to hold the Royal Mail to account in Mole Valley and demand that they begin to provide a sufficient service according to their Universal Service Agreement - please sign our petition.
MV
14 Dec 2023
One million children not seen by an NHS dentist in South East England over the past year
Lib Dems call for boost to NHS dentistry so that no one is forced to pay hundreds of pounds for private care, along with cut to VAT on children’s toothpaste
MV
1 Dec 2023
Statement on Sondes Farm development
Statement from Dorking and Horley Lib Dem Parliamentary Candidate Chris Coghlan and Mole Valley District Council Leader Stephen Cooksey on Sondes Place Farm Development
MV
30 Nov 2023
Vision for riverside in Leatherhead
The long-awaited initial concept plans for the Riverside in Leatherhead were recently revealed.
MV
29 Nov 2023
Treasury
Chris questions the Chancellor during the spending review
I asked the Chancellor about the London Business School's, Paolo Surico's research on how using public R&D, especially defence spending, can help raise economic productivity.
11 Jun 2025
Treasury
Chris asks the Chancellor about investment in defence's impact on growth
During a Treasury Select Committee hearing, I asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP, if she thinks investment in defence has a better impact on growth than other sectors.
2 Apr 2025
Treasury
Chris questions the Bank of England's Governor about the fall in UK productivity growth
During a Treasury Select Committee hearing, I asked Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, how concerned he is about the fall in UK productivity in the last year.
5 Mar 2025
Treasury
Chris questions Bank of England executives on easing monetary policy
During a Treasury Select Committee hearing, I asked the Chief Economist of the Bank of England about easing monetary policy too fast.
5 Mar 2025
Treasury
Tolerable harm or tolerable failure
During a Treasury Select Committee hearing, I questioned the Chief Executive of the FCA, Nikhil Rathi on tolerable harm vs growth
10 Jun 2025
Thames Water
Chris takes ITV film crew to tackle Thames Water
When Thames Water sent my constituent Steve a cheque for £30 after devaluing his home 30% by dumping sewage in it, I asked an ITV film crew to help.
6 Jun 2025
National Lib Dem News
Lib Dems Winning
Overtaking the Conservatives
Local Election Results Briefing: Our best ever winning streak
LD
3 May 2025
Lib Dems Winning
Vote Liberal Democrat Today
Every vote for the Liberal Democrats counts. It's a vote to elect a strong local champion, who will fight for a fair deal for you and your community.
LD
1 May 2025
Economy & Business
Ending Trump’s terrible trade war
We have to stand tough against Trump’s tariffs
LD
11 Apr 2025