Yesterday, votes were counted across Surrey for the two new unitary councils - West and East Surrey. In a historic win, both new Surrey councils are to be run by the Liberal Democrats! Here in Guildford Borough, we won 12 out of 20 new council seats.
We want to thank everyone who voted for our councillors and for us to run the council. There are challenges ahead, but there is also an enormous opportunity.
Guildford MP Zöe Franklin has called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to make reforming the water industry one of his first priorities in office, after new analysis revealed the extent of sewage pollution affecting local waterways.
The Post Office has now confirmed that the Burpham branch is scheduled to close on 22 August 2026 following Morrisons’ decision to close the store that it is located within.
On Friday, I hosted a constituency business briefing at The Lighthouse in Guildford, bringing together business leaders from across the area for a working breakfast.
I've called on the Government to scrap the unfair jobs tax, as former Health Secretary, Alan Milburn’s review into youth unemployment reveals 1 in 8 won't be in employment, training or education.
Zöe Franklin and the Lib Dem team discuss the concerning rise in unauthorised developments in our local area
I have been pushing Thames Water for answers about the large and visually obtrusive yellow gantry crane erected at Pewley Reservoir in West Guildford that is understandably causing distress to residents who have rightly demanded answers.
Our new Growth and Defence Partnership with the EU - including joining the Single Market and a new Customs Union - will make the UK richer, safer and stronger.
The Liberal Democrats have announced a new policy to make energy affordable again and help make fuel poverty a thing of the past.
The Liberal Democrats secured a number of wins in Parliament recently - here's a recap of what we've achieved.
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