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

Councillors get Action on Town Centre Traffic Lights

Local newspaper The Post has highlighted the dangers created by Epsom town centre traffic lights with a front page spread in their issue of 8th October. Cllrs Colin Taylor and Anna Jones had already complained to the Local Committee about pedestrian safety in the centre of Epsom.

14 Oct 2008
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Malden Rushett junction

Malden Rushett - relief in sight?

After decades of frustration for motorists negotiating the infamous Malden Rushett cross-roads, it seems that the light at the end of the tunnel may be getting closer, with the decision of Kingston's "South of the Borough" Neighbourhood Committee to give approval in principle to going ahead with the plans for improvement proposed by Transport for London.

10 Oct 2008
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Horton Chapel

Councillor Despairs of Action on Horton Site

Councillor Elaine Britten (Lib Dem, Court) has asked the borough council for an explanation as to why Horton Chapel is still awaiting restoration, despite the council taking ownership many years ago.

5 Oct 2008
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Surrey County Council News

Lib Dem MEPs sponsor campaign to stop child sex tourism

A group of Lib Dem MEPs has sponsored a new campaign to stop child sex tourism and the global exploitation of children for sex. With the increasing ease of travel, new technology and rising migration and displacement, children everywhere are being sexually exploited. This practice must be stopped both at home and abroad.

18 Aug 2008
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Government forces further unwanted housing on Surrey and threatens the Green Belt

The amendments to the South-East Plan proposed by the Secretary of State, in response to the Independent Panel Report on the draft prepared by the Regional Assembly, have increased the demand for additional new housing sites in South-East England by a further 4%, some 15% above the carefully prepared realistic targets put forward by the region's own experts.

18 Aug 2008
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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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