International Affairs
Update on the Chagos Islands
Many constituents have contacted Will to share their views and concerns about The Chagos Islands.
14 Jan 2026
News
Liberal Democrat News
Cliff Work Before The Fun Can Begin
The first major step towards a new era for the Lower Leas Coastal Park play area in Folkestone will be taken next week.
29 Jan 2026
Cost of Living
Business Rates Cut Could Be “Last Chance Saloon” for Hospitality, says Woking MP
With rumours growing that the Government may be preparing to row back on business rates increases, Will Forster, Liberal Democrat MP for Woking, has said that Ministers need to provide “urgent clarity” to pubs, hospitality and high street businesses.
PR
19 Jan 2026
Vulnerable Children
Local Authority Children’s Services are Rotting from Within
Sara Sharif’s death was not a one-off tragedy but the most horrific consequence of a children’s services system in decay. Will Forster MP sets out why “Good” is nowhere near good enough — and why urgent government intervention is needed.
WF
30 Jan 2026
Liverpool care workers deserve the living wage
Lib Dem Deputy Leader Liz Makinson has voiced concerns that a demand for a 4% uplift in council funding to the private residential care sector does not come with a commitment from our care sector to pay care workers the NLW rather than the minimum wage.
30 Jan 2026
Manchester
Local Campaigner Jackie Pearcey Announced as Liberal Democrat Candidate for Gorton and Denton
Local Campaigner Jackie Pearcey has been selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Gorton and Denton in the upcoming by-election, pledging to champion local issues that matter most to residents.
30 Jan 2026