Epsom & Ewell Liberal Democrats

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Epsom & Ewell Cllrs with 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.

Helen at Westminster
Helen at Westminster
Our LibDem Councillors for Epsom & Ewell

Alison Kelly, Julian Freeman & James Lawrence: our local councillors elected in May 2023

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Helen by clocktower as per Press Release

Helen Maguire - our new MP

Read more about our new MP, Helen Maguire, on her dedicated website

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Volunteers Out and About

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Epsom and Ewell News

Council Asked to Sponsor "The Year of the Bike"

Lib Dem councillors put a "motion" to Epsom & Ewell Borough Council in July which called for 2010 to become The Year of the Bike. They claim that schemes in neighbouring boroughs involving "green vouchers" promote cycling as a form of travel, say both Epsom and Ewell need more cycle racks and the cycleways around the borough have gaps in them.

30 Jul 2009
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Tesco Proposals Unveiled

Tesco Stores Ltd. displayed their proposals last week for a new supermarket, multi-storey car park and homes in Upper High Street.

24 Jul 2009
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Jonathan Lees addresses the rally

Council shifts its position on Hospital options

A meeting of Epsom & Ewell Borough Council on Tuesday 21st July discussed the future of Epsom Hospital. Having announced a mere four weeks ago that it favoured the "divestment" option, meaning Epsom would split from St Helier but forge links with another hospital, instead the ruling RA group has now supported the "demerger" option, which would mean Epsom Hospital standing alone alongside other larger general and critical care hospitals in the area.

22 Jul 2009
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Surrey County Council News

Conservatives reject Grit Bin proposals

Following the problems caused by the severe weather last winter, which left residents stranded at home and many parts of the County isolated, Liberal Democrat County Councillors called upon Surrey County Council to prepare adequately to cope with ice and snow next winter. However despite their proposals receiving support from two cross-party scrutiny committees, the Conservative administration has rejected them.

14 May 2010
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Lib Dems join fight for justice for Equitable Life victims

Lib Dem MEP Sharon Bowles, Chair of the European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee, joined Sue Doughty, Lib Dem parliamentary candidate for Guildford, to meet victims of the Equitable Life scandal in Guildford and pledge their support for the campaign to compensate those affected.

10 Apr 2010
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UK Lib Dem news

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Science & Technology

A New Hope for the Space Industry

Space is no longer science fiction – it underpins our economy, security, and daily lives. Our new policy will renew the National Space Strategy, support UK spaceports and hubs, and designate space as a strategic industry.

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23 Sep 2025
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Man facing away from the camera with arms open as child runs towards him
Migration

Building a Fair Asylum System

The UK’s asylum system is failing, leaving people fleeing conflict stuck in temporary housing, unable to work, and separated from their loved ones. Our new policy gives practical solutions to clear up the broken system left by the Conservatives.

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23 Sep 2025
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Science & Technology

A Liberal Vision for Digital Rights

The Online Safety Act was meant to protect people, yet its flawed implementation risks undermining privacy, free expression, and secure communication. Our new policy addresses our concerns and fights for a digital future where rights are protected.

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23 Sep 2025
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