The Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) is on its way
Each day since the General Election the Coalition Government has had to borrow an extra £400 million. That's because for every £300 coming in the government is spending £400.
19 Oct 2010
Surrey Lib Dems
Working hard for you on Surrey County Council
Surrey News
Less talk and more action, say Lib Dems
The Liberal Democrats at County Hall have urged the Conservative administration to support the voluntary sector in Surrey with actions, rather than words.
18 Oct 2010
Green Energy - Lib Dems take the lead at County Hall
Surrey County Council has approved a motion put forward by the Liberal Democrat group, agreeing to investigate the use of renewable energy to generate income for the Council, whilst lowering carbon emissions.
12 Oct 2010
Lib Dems secure new rights for Britons held abroad
Following a long battle led by the Lib Dems, European governments, including the UK, have adopted a new law giving all criminal suspects in the EU the right to free interpretation and translation of questioning, court proceedings and essential documents. This right will apply right through from arrest to trial.
9 Oct 2010
Lib Dems slam huge price increase for Parking Permits
Surrey Liberal Democrats have slammed the Conservative-led County Council's plan for a massive increase in the cost of residents' on-street Parking Permits.
8 Oct 2010
Common sense prevails on rat poison
News that the use of rat poison by businesses and householders is to be protected in an EU regulation has been welcomed.
4 Oct 2010
UK Lib Dem news
International Affairs
A new Growth and Defence Partnership with Europe
Our new Growth and Defence Partnership with the EU - including joining the Single Market and a new Customs Union - will make the UK richer, safer and stronger.
17 Jun 2026
Cost of living
Our Essential Energy Guarantee
The Liberal Democrats have announced a new policy to make energy affordable again and help make fuel poverty a thing of the past.
8 Jun 2026
Lib Dems Winning
Getting the job done: Our latest wins in Westminster
The Liberal Democrats secured a number of wins in Parliament recently - here's a recap of what we've achieved.
2 May 2026
Guaranteeing GP surgeries on new developments
Liberal Democrats are clear: new housing must go hand in hand with new GPs.
14 Apr 2026
Cost of living
Our emergency plan to keep Britain moving
Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency transport package to keep Britain moving, cutting the cost of travel for people – whether by car, train or bus.
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2 Apr 2026
Health, Care & the NHS
Our plan to make Britain the safest country in the world to have a baby
We have announced a £600m rescue plan to fix maternity care, and make Britain the safest country in the world to have a baby.
26 Mar 2026