Will Forster MP

I’ve previously got the Government to write off £500 million of #Woking Borough Council’s historic debts. The Local Government Minister has now confirmed it will give our new West Surrey Council interim financial support - it’s vital this council starts on a firm financial footing.

Image of Daisy Cooper speaking in Parliament. Above her head is the following quote: The Chancellor today has wasted a chance to turn things around.

Our country is paying the price for two anti-growth Labour budgets and the Chancellor today has wasted a chance to turn things around.

The Government must act now to tackle costs, get Britain growing again and protect our country.

Last week, I was on @skynewsrss.bsky.social commenting about #PMQs - this week, I’ve been picked to ask a question of the Prime Minister myself! People of #Woking, what do you think I should ask?

''Trump has launched a unilateral, unlawful act.''

''I shed no tears for Khamenei but I do for innocent civilians, US personnel, our allies and British bases now at risk.''

@eddavey.libdems.org.uk

Shabana Mahmood to announce asylum system changes to take effect From Monday, asylum seekers granted refugee status in the UK will be offered only temporary protection.

The Home Secretary is chasing Reform to get headlines while failing on the bigger problems of dangerous small boat crossings and use of hotels. This measure is a red herring that will only add more bureaucracy - which they won’t be able to cope with!
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Ed Davey quote which reads: No matter how the Prime Minister tries to redefine offensive as defensive, letting the US use UK bases for strikes on Iran is a slippery slope. He must not let Trump drag Britain into another prolonged war in the Middle East. Starmer must come to Parliament, set out the legal case in full, and give MPs a vote. We have a duty to defend our brave British troops and citizens in the region, and that must be the focus of any operations. The UK must not be complicit in illegal military action.

The Prime Minister must come to Parliament, set out the legal case for letting the US use UK bases for strikes on Iran and give MPs a vote.

He must not let Trump drag Britain into another prolonged war in the Middle East.

The UK can't be dragged into another protracted Middle Eastern war by a US President.

The Iranian people deserve to live free from a brutal regime. Donald Trump's unilateral and illegal military action won't deliver freedom, peace and security. It will only unleash more bloodshed.

The UK can't be dragged into another protracted Middle Eastern war by a US President. Keir Starmer needs to rule out the use of UK bases for any future unilateral US strikes.

I was recently able to meet and talk with the #Woking Sea Cadets and their volunteer team leading up to Armed Forces Week. It was also lovely to meet their Junior Sea Cadets. This has furthered my interest and commitment in the recognition of dedicated cadets and their merits.

Pleased to visit Nationwide’s #Woking branch to meet the manager Fabian and his team. Unlike other banks or building societies, Nationwide is definitely staying in the town - in fact it’s had an increase in customers recently.

Why health has topped the list of my priorities Over the past couple of weeks, two of my key priorities have been cancer screening and social housing standards. In this column, I want to share an update on the work I’ve been doing in both areas.

In my latest fortnightly column in the #Woking News and Mail, I’ve written about promoting locally based cancer charity @walkthewalk.bsky.social in Parliament and improving standards of social housing. Read the full story here ⬇️
www.wokingnewsandmail.co.uk/opinion/why-...

Across the country, vital care services continue to be underfunded and treated as tomorrow’s problem.

Parents of disabled children and adults live in constant fear. They deserve security, dignity, and a government that acts before homes close and lives are uprooted.

Photos of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Lib Dems FORCE government to release the Andrew files

Today is an important step in dismantling the system that protected Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Epstein’s other associates.

The victims, survivors and their families have waited far too long for the truth to come out and justice to be done.

We're using our opposition day in Parliament to demand answers on how Prince Andrew was appointed as trade envoy.

Transparency and openness is the only way to restore public trust.

We will always stand strong with Ukraine. 🇺🇦🇬🇧

Families of children with SEND are exhausted. The fights, the delays, the underfunding, the private profiteering.

The crisis is real, and it must end.

Parents of SEND children are constantly fighting for the right support, all while private equity firms cash in and siphon taxpayers’ money offshore.

The Lib Dems will cap profits at 8% and treat SEND as critical national infrastructure.

We need a complete overhaul of the SEND system.

@MuniraWilson.bsky.social

New border rules for British dual nationals need to be quickly shut down, say Lib Dems Letter to Shabana Mahmood describes controls that could block British dual citizens’ entry to UK as ‘unacceptable’

Pleased to talk to @theguardian.com about the call from the @libdems.org.uk and me for the Government to move at speed to delay the rollout of new border controls that could result in British dual nationals being blocked from entering the country.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Alongside colleagues from the @libdems.org.uk, I’ve written to the Home Secretary demanding urgent action for dual nationals left stranded abroad or forced to pay eye-watering costs just to come home - all because of the Government’s botched rollout of new immigration rules.

Photo of group of five students walking through a sunny university campus. Overlayed across the top of the image is the text; "Lib Dems announce plan to urgently cut student loan repayments amid cost of living crisis." Liberal Democrat logo in left bottom corner.

The student finance system isn't working.

Graduates are paying more, for longer, on terms that keep changing. That’s not fair and we have the plan to fix it.

Was shocked to see the state of some of the buildings at my old school, #Woking High. Some buildings are held together with masking tape and the music classroom has been closed as it has a hole in the ceiling! I will be demanding the Government support for building repairs asap.

‘Grace period’ needed for dual nationals returning to UK on second passport, say Lib Dems Will Forster MP says ‘lack of planning and haphazard communication’ on new border rules has caused chaos

The Government’s lack of planning and haphazard communication has left dual nationals completely in the lurch. Many who don’t currently hold a British passport find themselves stranded abroad or having to stump up a huge sum just to get back home.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

TEXT: Ash Wednesday - First Day of Lent IMAGE: Cartoon women with ash on her forehead in a sign of a cross.

Wishing everyone observing Ash Wednesday a peaceful and meaningful start to Lent.

May this season be one of reflection, renewal and deeper faith.

A graphic of a glowing decorative lantern on a dark background. Large orange text at the top reads “Ramadan Mubarak.” At the bottom is the logo and name “Liberal Democrats" in orange.

Wishing all those observing this holy month in the UK and around the world a healthy and blessed Ramadan.

Red Lunar New Year graphic with gold text reading “Happy New Year” above two stylized golden horses framed by gold decorative swirls and clouds, with scattered confetti.

Wishing a very happy new year to Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese communities in the UK and to everyone who is celebrating the Lunar New Year.

May it be a time of joy and celebration for you and your family.

It was fantastic to help open the #Woking Library of Things recently. This brilliant collaboration between Woking Library and We Act shows how communities can work together to save money, save resources and save space in people's homes.

A new Department for Growth with a mandate to boost long-term prosperity, improve living standards and end the cost of living crisis.

This is the beginning of our plan to Get Britain Growing Again.

The Prime Minister has repeatedly demonstrated appalling judgement in his appointments.

The British people deserve more than just excuse after excuse.