Gatwick Expansion Plans
Gatwick have announced expansion plans, read about how we are opposing these plans!
MV
20 Aug 2023
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
Update from the Leader of Mole Valley District Council
The Leader of Mole Valley District Council, Stephen Cooksey (Lib Dem), has provided an update on Gatwick Airport's plans for expansion, the ongoing issue of postal deliveries in our area and more.
MV
14 Aug 2023
Liberal Democrats call for more Business Rates to stay in Mole Valley.
Mole Valley is allowed to retain only 3.1% of its business rates - the second lowest level in the country. Local Conservatives opposed a LibDem motion calling on the Government to urgently review this level of funding.
MV
27 Jul 2023
Banking Hub Survey completes
The Lib Dem Administration at MVDC have been concerned about the loss of banks in our towns for several years, prompting a motion in January 2022 following which we wrote to the Chancellor.
MV
22 Jul 2023
Exciting step forward in the journey to Transforming Leatherhead
In a key decision last week, the Lib Dem Cabinet approved the terms of the 50:50 partnership with Kier to move forwards with Transform Leatherhead.
MV
22 Jul 2023
Hospitals serving Surrey lose 8,588 bed days to Social Care backlogs
New research published by the Liberal Democrats has revealed the impact of the social care crisis on the NHS trusts covering Surrey*, with medically fit patients left stuck in hospital beds waiting for care.
MV
19 Jul 2023
News from Chris Coghlan MP
NHS
Chris meets patients affected by Dorking Audiology's closure
John’s chemotherapy treatment means he is not well enough to travel by bus to Kingston Hospital for his audiology appointments.
31 Jul 2025
Treasury
What does it take to make AI work for the UK economy?
I recently welcomed Professor Michael Jacobides and London Business School faculty to Parliament to unpack how we move from AI hype to meaningful impact.
29 Jul 2025
Working for the community
Chris calls on the government to fix the driving test booking system
The AA say learners typically wait 22 weeks - or pay eye-watering fees to third parties - to book a driving test.
26 Jul 2025
NHS
Residents in Horley deserve primary care infrastructure
I met with the Housing Minister to discuss the 7 years residents of Westvale Park have waited for their promised GP surgery.
25 Jul 2025
SEND
SEND parents drive 100 mile round trip on school run
Daisy thrives at her specialist school - but her parents have to drive 100 miles every day to get her there and back.
24 Jul 2025
Working for the community
Horse Hill oil field must be restored to woodland
Financial backing to restore Horse Hill to woodland is in doubt.
24 Jul 2025
National Lib Dem News
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
by Daisy Cooper
14 Mar 2026
Crime & Policing
Preserving Trial by Jury
The right to a trial by jury has been a cornerstone of our democracy for over 800 years. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new plan to tackle court backlogs without scrapping juries.
JBF
14 Mar 2026
Transport
Driving Forward - Road to Access
Learning to drive is a vital life skill. Liberal Democrat members passed a new plan to clear the backlogs, end the rip-offs, and get the next generation moving.
OG
14 Mar 2026