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

Tree

In Memory of Maurice Giles

Maurice Giles, a local nurseryman and gardener was also a member of the Ewell Rotary Club. He has recently passed away after many...

22 Jun 2012
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Surrey County Council News

Tories backtrack on tips closure plan after resident backlash

Liberal Democrat county councillors have welcomed the decision by the Conservative Cabinet in Surrey to drop its plans to close four Community Recycling Centres after an outcry from thousands of Surrey residents. However, the County Council confirmed that it will proceed with its plans to reduce the opening hours of all the Centres across the county as well as dropping the daily free waste allowance which residents currently enjoy. The proposals are scheduled to be confirmed at the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 26th September. Cllr Stephen Cooksey, Liberal Democrat Environment Spokesperson, said today:

14 Sep 2017
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Lib Dems welcome extra time for Surrey Performing Arts Library consultation

Liberal Democrat county councillors have today welcomed the announcement that the County Council has extended the public consultation on the future of the Surrey Performing Arts Library to four weeks up to 1st October 2017. The Conservative-administration had previously only offered two weeks for library users to respond to the County Council's plans, which include closing the library in order to make savings of £180,000. Cllr Hazel Watson, Leader of the Liberal Democrats on Surrey County Council, said today:

12 Sep 2017
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UK Lib Dem news

Satellite in orbit
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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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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