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
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Chris demands urgent reform for Surrey County Council
In a difficult speech today, Chris called for immediate reform of Surrey County Council's Children, Families, and Lifelong Learning department following its catastrophic and systemic negligence in the tragic deaths of 3 Surrey children
8 Jan 2025
Treasury
Chris on BBC Politics South East
Chris was on BBC Politics South East at the weekend
27 Jan 2025
Foreign policy
Chris calls for humility from all political parties
Chris called for humility from all political parties for their records on defence on BBC Radio 4 this morning. The Coalition cut...
28 Jan 2025
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Chris criticises election delays on Heart Radio
Today Chris was on Heart Radio discussing how the delay of elections means Surrey County Council won't be held to account for their failings
12 Feb 2025
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Chris calls for justice for special needs children on ITV News
Last night Chris was on national ITV news speaking about the SEN education crisis
23 Nov 2024
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Chris Coghlan MP calls for the Education Secretary to directly intervene in Surrey County Council
I have written with Lib Dem MPs in Surrey to the Department for Education, stating how we have lost confidence in Surrey County Council and it's ability to deliver SEND services. We request the Secretary of State intervenes immediately.
13 Feb 2025
National Lib Dem News
A Liberal councillor who made LGBT+ history
Sam Green was the first openly gay politician ever elected in the UK – and possibly the world.
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by Ed Davey
19 Nov 2025
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Trans Awareness Week
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
13 Nov 2025
Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025