A fair deal for rail fares
The Liberal Democrats have made a commitment to restrict increases in rail fares so that they will not increase at above inflation rates, as has been the case in under both Labour and Conservatives governments.
15 Apr 2010
Epsom & Ewell Liberal Democrats
Working hard for you all year round, locally and nationally with our councillors and MP
Well done to Helen Maguire for being elected our MP at the General Election on Thursday 4th July.
Thank you to all who voted for her, and for the army of volunteers who put so much effort in.
The work starts now.
You can watch her gracious acceptance speech via this link.
Alison Kelly, Julian Freeman & James Lawrence: our local councillors elected in May 2023
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Epsom and Ewell News
Finally, new teenage play equipment at Court Rec.
Following many years of campaigning by Lib Dem councillors, some play equipment for older young people has finally been installed in Court Recreation Ground. Every year Cllr Jonathan Lees reminded the borough council that there was £20,000 earmarked for teenage recreation facilities in Court Rec, which originally came from the insurance payout on the burnt out Court Rec Dojo.
7 Apr 2010
Liberal Democrats propose Surrey Credit Union
With the recession people are hurting. 1 in 4 of Surrey's residents are living in financial stress and 30,000 are financially excluded - as they don't have bank accounts, savings or insurance. Without them people turn to loan sharks, some even for basic things like when their washing machine breaks down.
10 Apr 2010
Surrey County Council News
Lib Dem Housing Minister, Andrew Stunell, determined to get houses built
The Coalition Government has announced ambitious measures to kick start house building, help first time buyers get on the housing ladder and make social housing fairer.
29 Nov 2011
EU urged to take lead on climate after Brazil and India let the world down
On the first day of the UN's climate change summit in Durban, South Africa, UK Lib Dem MEP and President of the ELDR party Sir Graham Watson,has urged the EU to join forces with smaller nations in trying to urgently secure a new climate agreement.
SGWMEP
29 Nov 2011
Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Blogs and Council Meetings: Government Advice to Councils
By Tim Prater, Lib Dem County Councillor for Folkestone West, Kent County Council. [Originally published by Tim Prater with the title "Access to Meetings: The Government View".]
27 Nov 2011
UK Lib Dem news
Islamophobia Awareness Month
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
6 Nov 2025
Remembering Ming
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
15 Oct 2025
Marie Goldman marks the start of Black History Month 2025
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
MG
1 Oct 2025
