Will Forster MP

Will Forster MP: Woking issues take centre stage at Liberal Democrat conference From ending “fleecehold” to protecting hospices and supporting pubs, Will Forster MP sets out how the Liberal Democrat conference backed policies he says will benefit Woking residents.

From ending “fleecehold” to protecting hospices and supporting pubs, I’ve talked exclusively to the #Woking News and Mail about how the @libdems.org.uk’ conference.
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“Two years ago, we watched in horror those appalling scenes of Hamas’s evil terrorist attack on Israel. 1,200 innocent people brutally slain, including hundreds of young people at a music festival. Others raped, sexually assaulted and mutilated. 251 people taken hostage, ripped away from their families. “Those terror attacks also triggered a shocking rise in antisemitism here in the UK – a terrible scourge that took the lives of Adrian Daulby and Melvin Cravitz at their synagogue last week. “We stand in solidarity with British Jews, the people of Israel and Jewish communities around the world against terrorism and against antisemitism in all its forms. “This cycle of violence has gone on for far too long, caused far too much suffering and claimed far too many innocent lives. “With new peace talks under way, we desperately hope that they will finally see the hostages returned home to their families, a lasting bilateral ceasefire, Hamas out of power in Gaza for good." Ed Davey

Two years ago, we watched in horror those appalling scenes of Hamas’s evil terrorist attack on Israel.

Last week was a big week for me personally, having been appointed as the new Lib Dem Spokesperson for Asylum and Immigration, but that's not all I've been up too.

Here are some of the highlights...

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MCLAREN ARE YOUR 2025 CONSTRUCTORS WORLD CHAMPIONS!! 🧡

Brilliant to see that my campaign to celebrate HG Wells’ birthday and life is the leading story in the #Woking News and Mail. HG Wells is arguably our most famous resident and the father of science fiction.
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Sarah Mullally named as new Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah, a former chief nursing officer, was previously the first female Bishop of London.

Delighted to see that #Woking born Dame Sarah Mullally is to become the first female Archbishop of Canterbury. A truly historic moment for our church, our faith and our country.
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Whether it’s campaigning, organising, or listening to members, Josh gets it. That’s why he'll make an excellent President.

Thank you for your support Will!

Horrified and appalled by the attack outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

My thoughts are with the victims, our brave emergency services and the entire Jewish community.

I’m delighted to have been appointed the @libdems.org.uk’ Spokesperson for Immigration and Asylum.

This is one of the most pressing challenges our country faces, I will be pushing the Government for a system that is fair and effective - and taking on Reform UK’s hateful agenda.

🚀 Thank you so much for your support @willforster.bsky.social !
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Hard to believe it’s been a week since the @libdems.org.uk’ amazing conference came to a close!

5 packed days of speeches, panels and policy. I spoke to @itvnews.bsky.social on local govt. reorganisation, joined housing and children’s panels, and even took an early dip to protest sewage dumping!

Here are some of the highlights from a busy and productive week as #Woking's MP!

Keir Starmer says everyone in the UK will be required to have mandatory digital ID. That’s not the kind of country we want to be.

Liberal Democrats have always stood up to defend civil liberties against government overreach.

We will fight tooth and nail to oppose these plans too.

Pleased to help unveil a new memorial garden in Brookwood Cemetery in #Woking to mark the 200th anniversary of the railways. Thank you and well done to Network Rail, South Western Railway and others for making this happen.

Ming Campbell was a dedicated public servant and a true Liberal giant.

His principled leadership opposing the Iraq War was a mark of his morality, courage and wisdom.

But more than that, he was an incredibly warm and caring friend and colleague.

We will miss him terribly.

Graphic showing polling changes: Lib Dems +3, Labour +1, Conservatives -2, Reform -1. Headline reads 'Lib Dems winning: Lib Dems overtake Conservatives in bombshell poll'.

We are overtaking the Conservatives and on the cusp of overtaking Labour too.

More and more people are backing the Liberal Democrats to stand up to Reform and stop Trump’s America becoming Farage’s Britain.

Nigel Farage is on the side of Elon Musk, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. Liberal Democrats are on the side of the British people.

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Congratulations to Ihlara Valley Restaurant in Woking for getting through to the semi-finals of the TURTA Awards. As well as being an amazing restaurant, they are active member of the local community.

Show your support by voting for them👇
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Pleased to visit #Woking’s Family Contact Centre to see first-hand how they are helping children and their parents.

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Leaving #Bournemouth after a busy, fun and positive party conference! The @libdems.org.uk are the only party standing up for Britain as a decent and caring country - and taking on the divisive politics of #NigelFarage and the #Conservatives.

If you are fed up with the two old parties letting you down.

If you are scared of the rise of racism and extremism.

If you believe in decency, tolerance and the rule of law.

Join us.

Because we believe in the British people.

We love our country.

And together, we can change it for good.

Tim Farron giving a passionate speech: Let us reclaim our flags for those who would reunite and rebuild, not divide and destroy, Because we will not yield our identity, our flag or our country to the nationalists. A Britain that may be broken by the wickedness of hatred, fake news and isolation… but a Britain that I passionately believe is not beyond healing. You see we love our country enough to strive to fix it.

Let us reclaim our flags for those who would reunite and rebuild, not divide and destroy,

Because we love our country enough to strive to fix it, not talk it down.

Rounding off a busy week in Parliament, I’m now in Bournemouth for the Liberal Democrat Party Conference, continuing to fight for the issues that matter most to #Woking.

On HG Wells’ birthday - I’ve tabled a motion in Parliament to commemorate his birthday and celebrates his enormous contribution to literature. HG Wells wrote War of the Worlds in #Woking, is our most famous resident is the father of science fiction.

Ed Davey, Edward Morello, Vikki Slade and Anna Sabine play drums at a Liberal Democrat rally with confetti falling around supporters holding signs.

Ed Davey smiles and raises a band leader’s baton above his head

Ed Davey and Edward Morello play drums together at a Liberal Democrat rally.

Ed Davey smiling and holding some drums at a Lib Dem rally, with a large Union Jack flag in the foreground.

Conference has begun!

Let’s make sure we don’t miss a beat. 🥁

Back at Westminster and I've hit the ground running Parliament has returned from summer recess and I’ve got my feet back under the desk in Westminster. I’m pleased to say that I've hit the ground running, speaking six times in the House of Commons.

I’ve written for the #Woking News and Mail about my work as MP since Parliament has returned from summer recess. I've been speaking on a huge range of issues from criminal justice to defence, to housing and vulnerable children. Find out more ⬇️
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Starmer has pulled out all the stops to flatter and impress Trump, but still hasn’t managed to get him to drop his damaging tariffs, take on Putin or tell Netanyahu to stop waging genocide.

It’s time for the UK to stand tough with allies who share our values.

Very pleased to join my colleagues, @willforster.bsky.social and @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social in calling on the Chancellor to freeze spirits duty in the upcoming Autumn Budget.

The value of the Scotch Whisky industry should not be underestimated.

Join us this Sunday at the Liberal Democrat Conference for our event.

🗣️ @ryanshorthouse.bsky.social, @willforster.bsky.social, @carlcashman.bsky.social, Eleanor Langford, Tom Darling, Timothy Douglas.
⏰ 11:30am - 12:30pm
📍Blandford Syndicate 3, Highcliff Marriott Hotel
🤝 @propertymark.bsky.social

Leaving Parliament tonight as it closes down for conference recess.