High Quality Social Care
Everyone deserves high-quality social care if they need it. But social care services in this country are in crisis. Hundreds of thousands of people in England are waiting for care.
6 Jan 2024
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
Britain is not on track to achieve net zero
Early in December the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Conservative Claire Coutinho, claimed that Britain is the ‘poster child’ for tackling climate change. But in truth we are letting ourselves down.
MV
2 Jan 2024
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
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
News from Chris Coghlan MP
Cost of Living
Chris says budget a 'second missed opportunity'
I spoke to BBC Politics South East about how it was another missed opportunity to address the fundamental challenges we face.
2 Dec 2025
SEND
Chris has continued support from the Ombudsman over SEND
The Ombudsman has written to the Ministry of Local Government about concerns myself and Al Pinkerton MP have raised.
1 Dec 2025
Working for the community
Chris gets VodafoneThree to improve phone reception
After getting them to improve reception in Dorking, I asked about coverage issues elsewhere.
28 Nov 2025
Treasury
Chris calls on OBR to assess robustness of forecasts
I spoke on UK productivity and the robustness of OBR forecasts following the Budget.
26 Nov 2025
SEND
Chris refers Surrey County Council to Ombudsman
I made a formal complaint with Al Pinkerton MP to the Local Government Ombudsman about Surrey County Council over SEND.
25 Nov 2025
SEND
Chris backed by Education Select Committee over SEND crisis
The Committee has told me they share many of my concerns.
25 Nov 2025
National Lib Dem News
Mental Health
Whole-Person Mental Health: Care, Choice, Community, and Combatting Populism
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
14 Mar 2026
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026