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.
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
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.
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 ⬇️
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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
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.
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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.
