Cost of living crisis
The UK is facing a cost of living crisis. A combination of Brexit, the pandemic, and Inflation is pushing prices up for everyone.
7 Feb 2022
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
Submission of the Mole Valley Draft Local Plan
Submission of the Mole Valley Draft Local Plan to the Government Inspectorate - an important step for protecting our area and safeguarding our area against inappropriate and damaging development
4 Feb 2022
Action on spiking
Mole Valley District Council has updated its licensing policies to include additional safeguards in bars and clubs for anyone targeted in spiking and needle attacks. Bookham Councillor Elizabeth Daly, who took over as Chair of the Council's Licensing Committee last year, said:
2 Feb 2022
Let’s extend AONB to Bookham
Bookham Lib Dems are campaigning to extend the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), to give extra protection for our countryside.
2 Feb 2022
Balancing the budget
Liberal Democrat run Mole Valley District Council is planning to head off a hit to services of over £800,000 annually by making efficiency savings, generating new sources of income and increasing some charges - but still below the rate of inflation.
2 Feb 2022
Britain needs a party prepared to listen - a message from Ed Davey
We all fear that in the end, it will be our children who have paid the price for this pandemic. Countless hours of invaluable...
27 Jan 2022
News from Chris Coghlan MP
Thames Water
Thames Water Announces £37 Million Investment in Mole Valley
Earlier this month, Thames Water announced a £37 million investment across Mole Valley aimed at tackling sewage flooding in the River Mole, as well as homes and gardens.
15 Apr 2025
Clarion
Speaking Up for Clarion Residents Left in Unacceptable Conditions
I joined BBC Radio Surrey to amplify the voices of Clarion Housing residents who feel consistently ignored by the Association.
15 Apr 2025
Treasury
Questioning the OBR and the IFS on the Spring Statement
Chris questions the OBR on the Spring Statement during Treasury Select Committee hearings.
1 Apr 2025
Mental Capacity Act
Chris works cross party on ITV News to amend the Mental Capacity Act
Fiona Laskaris courageously went on ITV news to tell the story of her autistic son, Christopher, and how changing the Mental Capacity Act 2005 could have saved his life.
3 Apr 2025
Treasury
Chris influences the Government's growth policy in Spring Statement
I've been working with London Business School Professor Paolo Surico on using public research and development, especially defence spending, to boost economic growth.
26 Mar 2025
NHS
Broken promises on community infrastructure for housing developments
Westvale Park in Horley has been waiting seven years for their promised GP to materialise. I asked the Government to work with me to ensure that this housing development, and others in our constituency, get the health services they need.
17 Mar 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