Somerton and Frome by-election
Team from Mole Valley help the Lib Dem campaign to win the Somerton & Frome by-election
MV
9 Jul 2023
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
60+ EV Chargers installed and live
New chargepoints in Mole Valley car parks now live for local residents and visitors.
MV
4 Jul 2023
Councillor gives career talk
Ben Wall visits Howard of Effingham School.
MV
4 Jul 2023
Pause to Mole Valley Local Plan examination extended
Inspector agrees to extend the pause to the Local Plan examination
MV
28 Jun 2023
Moving forwards to carbon neutral
One of the first actions after Liberal Democrats took control of the Council in 2019 was a resolution to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.
MV
28 Jun 2023
Surrey Police failed to attend 1,412 burglaries last year
Figures uncovered by the LibDems show that of the 2,768 burglaries reported in Surrey, the police only arrived at the scene in 1,356 instances - accounting for just 48.99% of cases. The number of unsolved burglaries in Surrey also soared, with 2,195 cases
MV
14 Jun 2023
News from Chris Coghlan MP
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Chris asks the Government to directly intervene with Surrey County Council on ITV News
I wrote to Bridget Phillipson, the Secretary of State for Education, with Surrey Liberal Democrat MP colleagues, to request that she now directly intervenes with necessary measures to prevent the risk of any further harm to children and families in Surrey
27 Feb 2025
Foreign policy
Chris banned from Russia
I was touched to see that the Russian government has been watching my speeches in Parliament. They have sanctioned me as a result.
25 Apr 2025
Mental Capacity Act
ITV asks Wes Streeting if he’ll back Chris’ campaign
After ITV News spoke about Christopher's story, they asked if the Minister will be considering Fiona's amendment.
29 Apr 2025
Mental Capacity Act
Prime Minister responds to Chris' campaign on ITV News
At PMQs, Ed Davey challenged Keir Starmer in response to Chris' campaign to save the lives of others by changing the MCA following the terrible murder of Christopher Laskaris. The Prime minster promised to look into anything further that can be done.
30 Apr 2025
Thames Water
Chris convinces Thames Water to prioritise Horley
MP's campaign to stop Thames Water spilling sewage onto residents' properties and into the River Mole is working. £37m upgrades coming along the River Mole catchment.
2 May 2025
Mental Capacity Act
Chris speaks to ITV News about amending the Mental Capacity Act
Chris spoke to ITV news to tell the story of Fiona Laskaris and her autistic son, Christopher, and how changing the Mental Capacity Act 2005 could have saved his life.
18 Apr 2025
National Lib Dem News
Science & Technology
A New Hope for the Space Industry
Space is no longer science fiction – it underpins our economy, security, and daily lives. Our new policy will renew the National Space Strategy, support UK spaceports and hubs, and designate space as a strategic industry.
VC
23 Sep 2025
Migration
Building a Fair Asylum System
The UK’s asylum system is failing, leaving people fleeing conflict stuck in temporary housing, unable to work, and separated from their loved ones. Our new policy gives practical solutions to clear up the broken system left by the Conservatives.
LS
23 Sep 2025
Science & Technology
A Liberal Vision for Digital Rights
The Online Safety Act was meant to protect people, yet its flawed implementation risks undermining privacy, free expression, and secure communication. Our new policy addresses our concerns and fights for a digital future where rights are protected.
VC
23 Sep 2025