New Leader and Cabinet at Mole Valley Council
Find out about the new Lib Dem team leading the administration at Mole Valley
4 Jun 2025
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
Stephen Cooksey decides to stand down as Leader of Mole Valley District Council
Stephen wants to devote more time to the challenge of establishing the new Unitary Council
9 May 2025
Mole Valley
Mole Valley District Council supports proposal for a new two unitary local authority
On Tuesday evening (6th May 2025), Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) voted to support the two unitary proposal as part of the plans for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Surrey. The Government will make a final decision this autumn.
6 May 2025
Lib Dem successes in Local elections
7th set of local election gains in a row for the Lib Dems
4 May 2025
Bradley Nelson elected in Holmwoods & Beare Green
Increased vote share for Lib Dems
24 Mar 2025
Transform Leatherhead Plans progress
New round of consultation
14 Feb 2025
News from Chris Coghlan MP
SEND
Chris backed by the Ombudsman over SEND crisis
The Local Government's Ombudsman wrote to me, sharing my concerns about Local Authority misconduct on SEND.
10 Nov 2025
Treasury
Chris looks for solution to UK debt doom loop
Chris speaks to George Osborne about the best way to offset the UK debt doom loop.
5 Nov 2025
Treasury
Chris asks government to get serious about economic growth
The government must find a way to increase public research and development to boost economic growth.
5 Nov 2025
Working for the community
Chris calls on government to improve Royal Mail service
Chris calls on government to sort out late deliveries from Royal Mail in RH postcodes.
4 Nov 2025
Working for the community
Chris challenges Metrobus changes in Horley
I spoke to BBC Radio Surrey about how the recent Metrobus timetable changes have impacted my constituents.
31 Oct 2025
SEND
The elephant in the room on SEND
Read my article for Special Needs Jungle about local authority misconduct on SEND.
30 Oct 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