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.
The Conservatives at Surrey County Council are making troubling moves to delay the May 2025 elections, a decision that would undermine residents' democratic rights.
Sending my best wishes to all, I hope 2025 brings you many blessings! I believe this year is one full of opportunities for Guildford and our villages. As part of it I’m looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible out and about...
It’s hard to believe it’s more than 100 days since I was elected as Guildford constituency’s new MP! I am honoured to represent the residents of Guildford and our villages and am committed to being a voice for every corner of our vibrant constituency.
Councillors at Guildford Borough Council have backed a Lib Dem motion asking the council to oppose proposals by the Labour government to abolish the winter fuel allowance for most pensioners
Zöe Franklin has backed a Liberal Democrat Parliamentary motion to block government plans to scrap Winter Fuel Payments for most pensioners.
Guildford’s new Liberal Democrat MP, Zöe Franklin delighted to perform the official opening ceremony of the relaunched “New Rose”. The long-established Indian Restaurant on Woking Road has been refurbished, and under new management...
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
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