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.
Liberal Democrat MPs in Surrey are hopeful that this is the beginning of a process of accountability for Surrey County Council as key Conservative Cabinet members from the Children, Families and Lifelong Learning Department step down.
On Friday 16 May 2025, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will return to the House of Commons for MPs to consider amendments and vote on it at Third Reading. If the bill passes at Third Reading, it will progress through Parliament to the...
Zöe Franklin MP “frustrated” by meeting with Government transport Minister, tables amendment to planning and infrastructure bill for financial compensation for charities and small businesses. RHS Wisley revises estimated total loss from £11m to £14.8m.
Helen Maguire MP, Al Pinkerton MP, Chris Coghlan MP, Monica Harding MP, Zöe Franklin MP and Will Forster MP have said “Ofwat must go” as new stats paint a terrible picture about just how much water is wasted every day because of leaky pipes.
ZERO Carbon Guildford is excited to announce that Zöe Franklin MP will be attending two inspiring community events at ZERO on Saturday, 26th April. The events offer a unique opportunity for residents to get involved in impactful local initiatives...
The latest figures, covering 2024, show Thames Water dumped sewage in our local waterways 94 separate times, for a total of more than 944 hours, the equivalent of 39 continuous days and three times more than 2023 figures.
Following the UK's hottest summer on record, escalating heatwaves and severe droughts have triggered catastrophic blazes across the country, damaging delicate ecosystems and destroying homes.
The Liberal Democrats will continue to stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary communities, defending equal rights, personal dignity and safety for all.
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.
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