Lovely to welcome @joshbabarinde.bsky.social to #Woking today! Was great to hit the doorsteps to campaign my local candidates from the @libdems.org.uk in the West #Surrey Council elections in May! 🗳️
Winston Churchill helped defeat fascism in Europe. He deserves better than being replaced by a badger 🦡
Mick North's five year old daughter Sophie was murdered 30 years ago along with 15 other children and their teacher at Dunblane's primary school.
He has called on Nigel Farage to renounce his description of the UK's handgun ban as 'ludicrous', but Farage refuses.
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk #PMQs
In my latest #Woking News and Mail column, I’ve written about campaigning on pharmacies - which is especially an issue in West Byfleet - and my work standing up for British dual nationals who have been impacted by changes to Government immigration rules.
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Watched the Chancellor talk about the economic impact of the Middle East conflict earlier - the spike in oil and gas prices risk causing a cost of living crisis. The Government should scrap the planned fuel duty rise and help SMEs with high energy bills.
Visiting #Woking’s Signal Box to get a behind the scenes look at how our rail network works. Our local signalling infrastructure is from the 1990s - so not too surprising commuters like me get delayed due to faults, why I’m pushing to investment to improve our transport system.
Today is International Women’s Day, a time to celebrate women's stories and achievements.
We honour their impact and recognise the work still needed to achieve equality.
Together, may we uplift, empower, and create a world where every woman thrives.
#InternationalWomensDay
With Lloyds closing soon, West Byfleet will lose its last bank. I’ve called for a Banking Hub - where customers of all major banks get access essential face-to-face services - to open in the village. Sign up to my newsletter so I can keep you updated: www.willforster.co.uk
In a joint letter I signed, Lib Dem MPs are pressing the Government for clarity on how many GPs are applying digital medical markers for firearm licence holders.
We should make sure these markers mandatory to improve consistency and public safety.
Work is underway on the M25 between Junctions 10 and 11 to cut road noise for residents in Byfleet and West Byfleet in my #Woking constituency. I hope this improves the daily lives of those living nearby the motorway - and the motorists that drive on it!
It was great to welcome @eddavey.libdems.org.uk to #Woking to launch the @libdems.org.uk’ campaign for the West #Surrey Council elections! We will be campaigning from now until polling day on Thursday 7th May! Find out more ⬇️ www.wokinglibdems.uk/surrey-counc...
Pleased to talk to the BBC about my #PMQ calling for government funding to repair and refurbish #Woking High School’s crumbling classrooms.
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At #PMQs yesterday, I asked the Prime Minister to visit my old school - #Woking High - with me, to see it’s crumbling classrooms and ensure that it urgently gets the funding it needs so my young constituents learn in a school fit for the 21st Century.
Yesterday, I raised the fact that #Woking High School had to close a classroom as it had a rotting floor and a hole in the roof. Currently classrooms are held together by gaffa tape. At #PMQs, I called for urgent government support to repair and refurbish the school’s buildings.
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.
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
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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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.
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.
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. 🇺🇦🇬🇧
