Time for change
The Government has finally announced the General Election, to happen on July 4th. This the first step toward the fresh start we’re all looking for in Dorking & Horley with Lib Dem Chris Coghlan. But we need your help!
23 May 2024
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
More success for Lib Dems in local elections
The local elections on May 2nd saw growing support for the Liberal Democrats both nationally and locally.
MV
6 May 2024
Local Plan goes to final consultation
The preparation of the new Mole Valley Local Plan is entering its final stages as a consultation has been opened on the "Main modifications".
MV
4 Mar 2024
Action on Green Belt Breaches
In a significant success for local planning and environmental protection, Mole Valley District Council has successfully secured injunctions.
MV
3 Mar 2024
Skills and employment support for local residents
The Mole Valley employment and skills hub ‘continues to deliver an outstanding programme’.
MV
3 Mar 2024
Our new hospital - faster bigger better… but where is it?
The planned new emergency critical care hospital in Sutton will benefit all those who live in Ashtead. It is closer to the village than crumbling St Helier - where the most serious emergency cases are currently taken. But where is it?
MV
2 Mar 2024
News from Chris Coghlan MP
Cost of Living
Chris says budget a 'second missed opportunity'
I spoke to BBC Politics South East about how it was another missed opportunity to address the fundamental challenges we face.
2 Dec 2025
SEND
Chris has continued support from the Ombudsman over SEND
The Ombudsman has written to the Ministry of Local Government about concerns myself and Al Pinkerton MP have raised.
1 Dec 2025
Working for the community
Chris gets VodafoneThree to improve phone reception
After getting them to improve reception in Dorking, I asked about coverage issues elsewhere.
28 Nov 2025
Treasury
Chris calls on OBR to assess robustness of forecasts
I spoke on UK productivity and the robustness of OBR forecasts following the Budget.
26 Nov 2025
SEND
Chris refers Surrey County Council to Ombudsman
I made a formal complaint with Al Pinkerton MP to the Local Government Ombudsman about Surrey County Council over SEND.
25 Nov 2025
SEND
Chris backed by Education Select Committee over SEND crisis
The Committee has told me they share many of my concerns.
25 Nov 2025
National Lib Dem News
Universities & Skills
From Local Roots to Global Reach: A Liberal Vision for Universities
British universities are a world-leading export and an engine for innovation, but today, the sector is at a breaking point. Liberal Democrats have passed a new plan to deliver a fairer deal for students and graduates and secure the future of the sector.
IS
by Ian Sollom
14 Mar 2026
Economy & Business
Revitalising Town Centres and High Streets
Liberal Democrats are committed to building town centres that inspire pride for generations to come. It is time to stop ignoring the decline of our high streets and breathe new life into them as vibrant hubs for the future.
DC
14 Mar 2026
Crime & Policing
Preserving Trial by Jury
The right to a trial by jury has been a cornerstone of our democracy for over 800 years. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new plan to tackle court backlogs without scrapping juries.
JBF
14 Mar 2026