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Carla Morson 🔶️
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Lib Dem Surrey County Councillor - Ash Division, Guildford Borough & Ash Parish Councillor - Ash Vale Ward
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Yesterday, I was pleased to have got #Surrey County Council to U-turn on refusing to reply to MPs about home to school transport, school places and special educational needs casework. But this isn’t a battle we should have had to fight in the first place!
www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-...
Surrey council appears to U-turn on discussions with MPs over SEND cases
The council has 'clarified' its position and denied it is "closing down channels of communication"
www.getsurrey.co.uk
May 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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willforster.bsky.social
Lack of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities commonly known as SEND, is one of the biggest issues in my postbag as #Woking’s MP. Yet Tory-run #Surrey County Council is refusing to reply to MPs about SEND! 😡
www.wokingnewsandmail.co.uk/news/lib-dem...
Lib Dem MPs slam county council over new SEND casework policy
Liberal Democrat MPs Al Pinkerton, Chris Coghlan, Helen Maguire, Monica Harding, Will Forster and Zöe Franklin have written to Surrey County Council’s cabinet member for children, families and lifelon...
www.wokingnewsandmail.co.uk
May 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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deelomas.bsky.social
Scientists say that one day it may be possible to live on Mars.

What a load of rubbish!

I tried it for a month. Gained nearly 3 stone in weight and developed type 2 diabetes…
May 5, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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willforster.bsky.social
I visited #Woking’s Shah Jahan Mosque earlier today to talk about my recent trip to Israel and Palestine. I will use this recent experience to ensure the British Government plays its part in pushing for peace in the region - will report back more soon!
March 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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During a visit to a hospital in #Ukraine, I meet Volodymyr who lost his leg in a drone strike - but there’s a shortage of prosthetics. I heard that 25% of deaths could be preventable - but there’s a blood supply shortage. I will press our Government to give more medical aid.
March 11, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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liberalisms.bsky.social
Seize them. Seize them now. And use them for Ukraine!
libdems.org.uk Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · Mar 2
The Liberal Democrats have called on the government to bring forward emergency legislation tomorrow Parliament to begin the seizure of frozen Russian assets and support Ukraine.
Photo of Ed Davey next to a quote "We are on the verge of a historic betrayal of Ukraine by the United States. It’s clear we cannot rely on Donald Trump to defend Ukraine or uphold Europe’s security. Time is of the essence to support our Ukrainian friends in their fight against Putin’s brutal forces. Failure to act now would be unforgivable."
March 2, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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iandunt.bsky.social
Where is Starmer's statement of support for Zelenskyy. No excuses. No equivocation.
February 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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peterstefanovic.bsky.social
Absolutely @eddavey.libdems.org.uk
February 28, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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waverleylibdems.bsky.social
Ramadan Mubarak to our communities celebrating.

Wishing you all a blessed month 💛
Image of lanterns, plants and flowers. Text reads: Ramadan Mubarak. Waverley Liberal Democrats logo is displayed at the top left.
February 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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mikegalsworthy.bsky.social
Trump & Vance’s behaviour with Zelenskyy just now was disgraceful.

My blood is boiling.
February 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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mrjamesob.bsky.social
I think this is the closest many of us have ever got to seeing the real Trump. The only consistent thread in his entire unhinged rant was the love & praise for Vladimir Putin. Zelensky has more courage & dignity in his little finger than every member of Trump's regime & fan club combined.
February 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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waverleylibdems.bsky.social
Lib Dem Leader, Cllr @pauldfollows.bsky.social statement in image below:

#Surrey #SurreyCountyCouncil #LocalElections #LocalGovernment #ElectionsCancelled #CancelledElections

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LOCAL ELECTIONS CANCELLED SURREY CONSERVATIVE REQUEST TO CANCEL LOCAL ELECTIONS THIS YEAR HAS BEEN GRANTED BY THE GOVERNMENT ‼️ After many delays and so many rumours coming from all sides, I am dismayed to inform residents that the Surrey County Council Elections, scheduled for May 2025 have been CANCELLED.‼️ ➡️ As I have posted previously, the Conservative leadership of the County Council put in a request to cancel the elections and this was opposed by me and my colleagues at every level. 🛑 The government have chosen to grant their request and press ahead with a rushed, unplanned local government re-organisation in Surrey (and several other counties in England). ❇️ There are many questions that will now follow this announcement. I will be asking them. I will be in the room (as the Leader of Waverley) for the discussions and negotiations that come next with the intention of seeking a unitary authority that continues to fully and properly represent the people of Waverley. ❇️ I will report back to residents and councillors as frequently and fully as I am able to during this process. 🛑 I consider this an affront to your democratic rights and a regrettable decision from all of the local Conservatives to pursue this and of the government to grant it. Cllr Paul Follows Leader of the Opposition, Surrey County Council Leader, Waverley Borough Council Elections Cancelled! Conservative request to cancel May local elections granted by government Opposed by Liberal Democrats at every level in Surrey Your elected Lib Dems will work to make sure you are democratically and locally represented going forward Democracy Denied. Liberal Democrats Logo.
February 5, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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SURREY RESIDENTS DENIED THE CHANCE TO VOTE IN 2025
🔸 Conservative request to cancel May local elections granted by government
🔸 Opposed by Lib Dems @libdems.org.uk at every level in Surrey
🔸 Your elected Lib Dems will work to make sure you are democratically & locally represented going forward

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Labour & Conservative stitch-up silences Surrey Backroom deal to cancel May elections. Residents outraged... As Labour government and Conservative County Council plot to take away your vote avoiding damning verdict on... Financial chaos - Despite a record number of council tax increases, the Conservatives have managed to build up over £2 Billion of debt at County Hall. They now only have 14 days of reserves and are on the verge of bankruptcy. Crumbling roads - Roads are covered in potholes and pavements across Surrey are broken. the Conservative County Council have allowed our roads to crumble despite asking residents for inflation busting council tax rises. Neglected children - Children have been let down by a Tory Council who has neglected Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and failed to protect and keep safe the most vulnerable. The Tories have been forced to apologise over their failures.
February 5, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Statement from @willforster.bsky.social, MP for Woking and former leader of the @libdems.org.uk group at Surrey County Council on today's announcement cancelling election is #Surrey and many other areas.

#SurreyCountyCouncil #LocalGovernment #EnglishDevolution #LocalElections #CancelledElection
willforster.bsky.social Will Forster MP @willforster.bsky.social · Feb 5
Following a request from the Conservatives running #Surrey County Council to cancel May’s local elections, the Labour Government have decided to reorganise our local government and cancel the elections - my statement as #Woking’s MP.
February 5, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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waverleylibdems.bsky.social
Cllrs @pauldfollows.bsky.social & @liztownsend.bsky.social introducing their proposed amendments at Surrey County Council earlier today.

Watch the full 18 minute video here: fb.watch/xyhkkCFgpR/

#Surrey #SurreyCountyCouncil #Budget
February 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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waverleylibdems.bsky.social
A partnership between Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils has created savings of more than £600,000.

This has allowed Waverley to expand community support & grants by 10%, when many other councils are having to cut them.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#Surrey #LocalGovernment
Guildford and Waverley partnership saves £600k, council says - BBC News
Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils began sharing services in 2022 to cut costs.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Rejecting offer for UK to join Europe-wide customs scheme is ‘economic negligence’, Lib Dem leader says – UK politics live
Rejecting offer for UK to join Europe-wide customs scheme is ‘economic negligence’, Lib Dem leader says – UK politics live
Ed Davey says it is ‘alarming’ the government will negotiate with China but won’t agree to better EU trading arrangement
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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'We urgently need to rebuild our relationship with Europe, broken so badly by the last Conservative government – and that means a far more positive and ambitious approach than Labour has pursued so far.' @eddavey.libdems.org.uk 👏 🔶

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Elon Musk has shown his hand. If politicians like me won’t curb his malign powers, who will? | Ed Davey
It’s the job of democracies around the world to stand strong together and hold oligarchs and their platforms to account, says Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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Letters to the Leader of Surrey County Council, Cllr Tim Oliver and Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner.

This followed a full council debate about the English Devolution White Paper where the Conservatives decided to hold firm in their desire to cancel the Surrey County Council elections this May.
To The Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Housing, Communities and Local Government-Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP, The Minister of State for Local Government & English Devolution, Hon. Jim McMahon MP. Re: English Devolution White Paper and Surrey County Council Proposals The White Paper issued by your department before Christmas offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reform Local Government and establish an enduring and sustainable system that works for residents, our distinct local communities, and the national government. We recognise the clear intention and direction of the government, and we acknowledge the problems within local government, both locally and nationally, and understand the need for urgent and meaningful change. However, we cannot support the postponement of the Surrey County Council elections scheduled for May 2025. Surrey County Council has not developed plans that address the specific and complex issues within Local Government in Surrey, including the significant funding and debt matters, or your aspirations for genuinely strategic-level authorities in England. Nor does it have broader support from Surrey Districts and Boroughs or any democratic mandate to pursue such plans unilaterally. We do not believe that a sustainable and enduring Local Government settlement can or should be made based on present concerns and should reflect the distinct local character of our communities. As of the submission of this letter, over 2500 residents of Surrey have signed a petition opposing the plans of Surrey County Council and asking that elections be held as planned. We believe that other options, more compatible with the White Paper's aims, and more viable for local and strategic authority possibilities, should also be considered. To date, Surrey County Council has not meaningfully engaged with or had conversations with the District and Borough Councils, other than a meeting due to take place on January 7th. We want to work with you the District and Borough Leaders of Surrey, and the Surrey County Council, to agree on a sustainable future for Surrey. Any changes must be carefully considered, transparent, and inclusive, and we must ensure that residents and businesses within our county are fully engaged in shaping Surrey's future governance This cannot happen within the timescales currently stated, and we ask that you allow Surrey as a county more time to thoroughly consider these matters, by continuing with elections as planned, and thereby giving those elected a mandate to bring forward proposals. Yours sincerely. Councillor Paul Follows Leader, Waverley Borough Council and Liberal Democrat Group Councillor Peter Clark Group Leader. Farnham Residents Councillor Janet Crowe, Group Leader, Labour Councillor Steve Williams Group Leader, Green Party Date: 8 January 2025To:Leader of Surrey County Council Cllr Tim Oliver CC. Chief Executive of Surrey County Council, Terence HerbertRe: English Devolution White Paper and Surrey County Council ProposalsDear Tim,Following notification of Surrey County Council's proposals regarding Local Government re-organisation, the Executive of Waverley, Borough Council (and the undersigned political group leaders of our local authority) wish to relay our objection to your proposals and strongly associate ourselves with the comments of the Surrey Leaders Group in their letter of 7th January 2025We cannot support the proposed postponement of local elections scheduled for May 2025. Surrey County Council has not developed plans that address the specific and complex issues within Local Government in Surrey, including the significant funding and debt matters, and there has been no articulation of the benefits of being in this first tranche of re-organisation. There has also been no indication of how the government will address the long-term, structural funding issues in Adult Social Care, Children's Services, SEND provision and Highways in the county.We do not believe that a sustainable and enduring Local Government settlement within our county can or should be made based on present concerns and should reflect the distinct local character of our communities.Your proposals were produced in a matter of days, over the Christmas and New Year period, without consultation with the Surrey Districts and Boroughs until 7th January 2025 and without any democratic mandate to pursue such plansAs of the submission of this letter, over 2500 Surrey residents have signed a petition opposing Surrey County Council's plans and asking that elections be held as planned.We believe that other options, more compatible with the White Paper's aims and more viable for local and strategic authority possibilities should also be considered. We want to work with you, the other District and Borough Leaders of Surrey, and the government to agree on a sustainable future for Surrey Any changes must be carefully considered, transparent, and inclusive, and we must ensure that residents and businesses within our county are fully engaged in shaping Surrey's future governance. Ultimately, Surrey County Council has a choice and is not required by the government to take early action or postpone elections Thorough consideration and proper consultation cannot happen within the timeframes currently stated, and we ask that you follow the example of your Conservative colleagues in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamsben, and allow more time to consider these matters thoroughly. By continuing with elections as planned, you will thereby give those elected a mandate to bring forward proposals. Yours sincerely, Councillor Paul Follows Leader of Waverley Borough Council and Liberal Democrat Group Councillor Peter Clark Group Leader. Farnham Residents Councillor Janet Crowe, Group Leader, Labour Councillor Steve Williams Group Leader, Green Party
January 8, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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I’ve criticised the Conservatives running @surreycc.gov.uk for seeking to cancel their elections in May this year - people in #Woking and across #Surrey have a right to hold those in power to account.
surreycc.gov.uk Surrey County Council @surreycc.gov.uk · Jan 8
An extraordinary Full Council meeting is just beginning at the council’s headquarters in Reigate. Councillors will be discussing the government’s English Devolution White Paper published in December. Watch the meeting live or playback after: orlo.uk/2UVzy
Photo from full council meeting Photo from full council meeting Photo from full council meeting
January 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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willforster.bsky.social
Railway engineering works are taking place in the #Woking area over the festive period, with disruption expected. If you are planning to travel, please check to make sure if your service will be affected: buff.ly/3VS9qjK
December 27, 2024 at 12:31 PM
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adambienkov.bsky.social Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · Nov 28
Asked by Sky News whether his fellow Reform MP previously being jailed for repeatedly kicking his girlfriend, and then subsequently lying to voters about it, should be grounds for his expulsion from the party, Nigel Farage replies that "I've got a million followers on TikTok" and storms off
November 29, 2024 at 8:27 AM
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libdems.org.uk
These findings show just how much carers contribute to our society, but also how hard it is for carers to get the support they need.

The government now needs to fully recognise the critical role carers play and end the years of neglect under the Conservatives.
November 22, 2024 at 7:37 PM