LD took this seat from Con after 4 consecutive elections.
Will Forster
Liberal DemocratsMr Will Forster is the Liberal Democrat MP for Woking, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. He currently undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Immigration and Asylum).
MPs voted to pass the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at its final stage in the Commons. The Bill aims to create a 'smokefree generation' by gradually raising the legal age for buying tobacco so that those born after a certain date can never legally purchase it, representing the biggest public health intervention since the 2007 smoking ban.
Vote on whether to strengthen the advertising ban in the Assisted Dying Bill by requiring that any advertising restrictions also cover situations where advertisers know their adverts could influence vulnerable people's choices — going further than the basic ban proposed by the bill's sponsor Kim Leadbeater.
Vote on New Clause 2 to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, debated alongside related amendments including provisions on guidance, devolution, and regulatory consultation. The excerpts focus on New Clause 20, which would require the Secretary of State to issue guidance (consulting chief medical officers and palliative/hospice care providers) and enable Welsh Ministers to issue guidance on devolved health matters.
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Positive coverage
“Mum warns council over loss of food vouchers” — Yahoo
“Woking mum warns Surrey County Council over loss of food vouchers” — BBC
A safe LD seat, won with 50% of the vote in 2024. Covers Woking, New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater and Byfleet. Population 103,920.
Woking Leisure Centre upgrades complete first stage
BBC · 7 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£35,700
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£56,400
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,670
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
38
25 primary, 5 secondary, 8 other
Total Income Tax▼
£740m
from 59,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£4,160
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£12,600
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
Attainment 8▼
50.1
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
72.2%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
2 large towns, 1 town, 2 villages, rural areas — 103,946 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
11 councillors across 10 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byfleet West Byfleet | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Steve Howes | May 2024 |
| Canalside | Liberal Democrats | Faisal Mumtaz | May 2024 |
| Goldsworth Park | Liberal Democrats | Ann-Marie Barker | May 2024 |
| Heathlands | Liberal Democrats | Pav Pandher | May 2024 |
| Hoe Valley | Liberal Democrats | Tom Bonsundy-O'Bryan | May 2024 |
| Liberal Democrats | Will Forster | May 2024 | |
| Horsell | Liberal Democrats | Melisa Jane Kuipers | May 2024 |
| Knaphill | Liberal Democrats | John Richard Pearce | May 2024 |
| Mount Hermon | Liberal Democrats | Ellen Nicholson | May 2024 |
| Pyrford | Liberal Democrats | Attia Aslam | May 2024 |
| St Johns | Liberal Democrats | Dale Roberts | May 2024 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| LD | 24,019 | 49.9% | |
Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 12,773 | 26.5% |
| Ref | 4,888 | 10.2% | |
| Lab | 4,444 | 9.2% | |
| Green | 1,853 | 3.9% | |
| Ind | 168 | 0.3% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 26,396 | 48.9% |
Won 2024 GE | LD | 16,629 | 30.8% |
| Lab | 8,827 | 16.4% | |
| Green | 1,485 | 2.8% | |
| Ind | 600 | 1.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 29,903 | 54.1% |
| Lab | 13,179 | 23.9% | |
Won 2024 GE | LD | 9,711 | 17.6% |
| Ind | 1,161 | 2.1% | |
| Green | 1,092 | 2.0% | |
| Ind | 200 | 0.4% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 29,199 | 56.2% |
| Lab | 8,389 | 16.1% | |
| LD | 6,047 | 11.6% | |
| Ind | 5,873 | 11.3% | |
| Green | 2,109 | 4.1% | |
| Ind | 229 | 0.4% | |
| Ind | 77 | 0.1% | |
| Ind | 41 | 0.1% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 26,551 | 50.3% |
| LD | 19,744 | 37.4% | |
| Lab | 4,246 | 8.0% | |
| Ind | 1,997 | 3.8% | |
| Ind | 204 | 0.4% | |
| Ind | 44 | 0.1% |
Will Forster has not appeared in national political news coverage tracked by our system. This is common for backbench MPs who focus on constituency-level work rather than national policy debates.
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Woking Leisure Centre has completed the first stage of a £1.2m upgrade project, reopening its modernised gym with new equipment and facilities. Further improvements are expected by mid-spring, funded jointly by operator Everyone Active and Woking Borough Council.
The Brick Festival, a Lego-themed event, is returning to Woking Leisure Centre on April 19, featuring building competitions, rare Lego sets for sale, and displays by master builders. This family-friendly event offers activities for all ages and collector experiences.
A pair of peregrine falcons have laid five eggs in a nest box at Export House in Woking, marking an exceptional breeding season for the species at this Surrey landmark. The Woking Peregrine Project has monitored the birds since installing the nest box in 2016, and the public can watch the nesting via a live webcam on their website.
Indian street food and café brand Chaiiwala is opening its second Surrey location in Woking on Chobham Road in April, following the successful launch of its first Surrey branch in Staines in October. The opening represents the brand's expansion strategy to reach 500 global locations within a decade and will bring authentic South Asian cuisine to the high-traffic commuter town.
Woking's Brewery Road car park beneath the Living Planet Centre remains closed following a vehicle-barrier incident on March 26, with significant damage requiring repair work. The council expects the 144-space facility to stay closed for at least the remainder of the week, directing users to Victoria Place Car Park as an alternative.
Residents and workers in Woking town centre report that Victoria Square and Commercial Way have become windy "wind tunnels" due to high-rise buildings funneling strong gusts, affecting mobility and daily life. The issue was anticipated in 2014 planning documents, and while developers suggest design solutions like trees and screens could help, Woking Borough Council says there are currently no plans to address it.
Jermain Defoe, former professional footballer, has been appointed manager of Woking FC, a National League club based in the constituency. The appointment is presented as a positive development for the club's future direction and ambitions.
Jermain Defoe, a former Rangers striker, has been appointed manager of Woking FC, an English non-league club. The appointment has received congratulations from notable figures including Mikey Moore and other football legends.
Former Rangers striker Jermain Defoe has been appointed as manager of Woking FC, a National League (fifth-tier) side based in Surrey. The club's leadership praised his vision, leadership qualities, and alignment with their playing philosophy as key reasons for the appointment.
Surrey County Council is ending its school holiday food voucher scheme after Easter, affecting families with children eligible for free school meals. Woking MP Will Forster has called on the council to reconsider the decision to ensure no child goes hungry during holidays.
Jermain Defoe has been appointed as the permanent manager of Woking FC, a National League club. The 43-year-old former Tottenham and England striker takes over from Neal Ardley and begins his first permanent managerial role at the historic club.
The Park School in Woking is fundraising to replace a minibus after two vehicles were stolen and stripped for parts in March. The school needs to raise £25,000 as insurance covers only one of the two stolen minibuses, which are essential for transporting students with learning difficulties to educational activities.
Ipswich Town youth players Tommy Taylor and Steven Turner have joined Woking FC on loan to strengthen the squad for their National League promotion push. Director of Football Jody Brown praised the growing relationship with Ipswich and highlighted the players' potential to support the team's push toward the play-offs.
South Western Railway will cancel, divert, or replace with buses multiple services this weekend (March 28-29) due to engineering work in the Wimbledon area. Several services will start from or terminate at Woking as part of the revised timetable, directly affecting Woking commuters and rail connectivity.
Woking's 24-hour Brewery Road car park (144 spaces) has been temporarily closed following a vehicle incident that damaged the entry barrier on March 26. The borough council is assessing damage and conducting safety checks before reopening, with no timeframe yet provided.
The government announced plans to create 15 new unitary councils across south and east England, replacing 43 counties and districts by 2028 to streamline administration and accelerate housebuilding. Woking council's previous £500m government bailout is mentioned as context for why Surrey reorganisation was delayed, indicating the constituency's finances were a significant impediment to broader local government reform.
The Minister for Local Government has responded to Woking Borough Council's Commissioners' sixth report, noting progress and emphasising the need for swift implementation of changes ahead of local government reorganisation. This reflects ongoing oversight of the council's governance and performance.
Woking Borough Council has appointed contractors to replace fire-risk cladding on 170 homes across 14 blocks at Lakeview Estate in Horsell, following a December 2023 regulatory fire safety notice. Work is expected to be completed within the year, with leaseholders protected from cladding costs though some will pay for additional repairs undertaken during scaffolding installation.
The Woking Litter Warriors volunteer group collected 54 bags of rubbish during the Surrey Half Marathon, continuing their four-year tradition of cleaning the race course. The group, backed by Woking Borough Council, found concerning items including vapes and nitrous oxide canisters, highlighting ongoing litter and environmental issues in the area.
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