Banking Hub Survey completes
The Lib Dem Administration at MVDC have been concerned about the loss of banks in our towns for several years, prompting a motion in January 2022 following which we wrote to the Chancellor.
MV
22 Jul 2023
Mole Valley Liberal Democrats
News from Mole Valley Lib Dems
Exciting step forward in the journey to Transforming Leatherhead
In a key decision last week, the Lib Dem Cabinet approved the terms of the 50:50 partnership with Kier to move forwards with Transform Leatherhead.
MV
22 Jul 2023
Hospitals serving Surrey lose 8,588 bed days to Social Care backlogs
New research published by the Liberal Democrats has revealed the impact of the social care crisis on the NHS trusts covering Surrey*, with medically fit patients left stuck in hospital beds waiting for care.
MV
19 Jul 2023
Over 90% of bike thefts go unsolved in Surrey
New analysis commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed that 991 bike theft cases in Surrey were closed in 2022 without a suspect being identified - a shocking 91.9% of total reported cases.
MV
14 Jul 2023
Somerton and Frome by-election
Team from Mole Valley help the Lib Dem campaign to win the Somerton & Frome by-election
MV
9 Jul 2023
60+ EV Chargers installed and live
New chargepoints in Mole Valley car parks now live for local residents and visitors.
MV
4 Jul 2023
News from Chris Coghlan MP
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Chris demands urgent reform for Surrey County Council
In a difficult speech today, Chris called for immediate reform of Surrey County Council's Children, Families, and Lifelong Learning department following its catastrophic and systemic negligence in the tragic deaths of 3 Surrey children
8 Jan 2025
Treasury
Chris on BBC Politics South East
Chris was on BBC Politics South East at the weekend
27 Jan 2025
Foreign policy
Chris calls for humility from all political parties
Chris called for humility from all political parties for their records on defence on BBC Radio 4 this morning. The Coalition cut...
28 Jan 2025
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Chris criticises election delays on Heart Radio
Today Chris was on Heart Radio discussing how the delay of elections means Surrey County Council won't be held to account for their failings
12 Feb 2025
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Chris calls for justice for special needs children on ITV News
Last night Chris was on national ITV news speaking about the SEN education crisis
23 Nov 2024
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Chris Coghlan MP calls for the Education Secretary to directly intervene in Surrey County Council
I have written with Lib Dem MPs in Surrey to the Department for Education, stating how we have lost confidence in Surrey County Council and it's ability to deliver SEND services. We request the Secretary of State intervenes immediately.
13 Feb 2025
National Lib Dem News
Health, Care & the NHS
Never Again: Justice for Contaminated Blood Victims
The contaminated blood scandal is one of the gravest injustices in NHS history. We must honour victims with recognition, dignity, and compensation – and ensure no one ever suffers from such injustice again.
JBF
22 Sep 2025
Home Affairs
Improving Access To Justice
Years of Conservative cuts have hollowed out the legal aid system, leaving millions without access to timely legal advice. Our new policy will legal aid a guaranteed right, ensure no one is left without help.
BM
22 Sep 2025
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Housing
Ending Fleecehold and the Great Property Rip-Off
Millions of people are still trapped in England’s broken leasehold system. Our plan will end the leasehold rip-off, strengthen building safety, and give residents the control, fairness, and dignity they deserve in their own homes.
GA
22 Sep 2025