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Around London
Lib Dem News from across London
The Liberal Democrats are campaigning across our city. Here are some of the most recent news from our London teams.
Barnet
Barnet Labour has no workable finance plan...
Labour-run Barnet Council have just announced they plan to borrow £88 million for next year’s budget, on top of the £55.6 million they borrowed last year. This means they expect to have an annual deficit of £247 million. That is staggering.
11 Feb 2026
We are listening to you...
In turbulent times, the Liberal Democrats listen and respond. In 2025 the Barnet Lib Dems delivered surveys to over 5,000 local...
24 Jan 2026
Bexley
Democracy
Lib Dems come out swinging
Local Lib Dem volunteers hit the streets of Bexley!
22 Feb 2026
Transport
Bexley roads are worsening
Our Roads Are Getting Worse - and Residents Deserve Straight Answers
6 Feb 2026
Housing
Pressure mounts on housing in Bexley
Government data reveals depth of housing crisis in Bexley
7 Dec 2025
Brent
Budget 2026: Fix the Basics. Invest in the Frontline.
Our alternative budget proposals for 2026-27 set out a clear alternative to Labour.
DR
25 Feb 2026
Community Policing in Brent
Everyone deserves to feel safe where they live. Despite repeated promises from the Labour Mayor of London, community policing in Brent continues to suffer.
AG
10 Jan 2026
Continuing our long-standing campaign to clean up Brent
Brent Liberal Democrats are continuing their long-standing campaign to clean up Brent’s streets and tackle fly-tipping after years of decline under the Labour Council.
DR
5 Jan 2026
Bromley
Churchill Theatre Sold for a Song
Bromley Conservatives have sold the Churchill Theatre site for less than the price of an average house in Bromley – just £500,000 - a shocking loss of public value for such a prime high street location that also includes the Central Library building.
12 Nov 2025
Councillors meet Glades Management
Councillors Sam Webber and Julie Ireland recently met with senior management at The Glades Shopping Centre and discussed a range of issues.
3 Oct 2025
Lib Dems Condemn Approval of 19-Storey Tower at 1 Westmoreland Road
Bromley Council’s Development Control Committee has narrowly approved controversial plans for a major development at 1 Westmoreland Road, including a 19-storey tower block.
5 Sep 2025
Camden
Camden
Ed Davey Joins Camden Lib Dems in Tackling Litter and Fly-Tipping on Local Estate
Lib Dem leader Rt Hon Ed Davey MP heard about the scale of fly-tipping Camden is experiencing and rolled up his sleeves to help out, alongside local Lib Dem volunteers.
CLD
4 Mar 2026
Camden
Camden’s Labour administration has “run out of excuses” for council failures, say Lib Dems in Budget Debate
Camden Liberal Democrat Councillors have proposed their amendment to Camden's Labour Council's 2026 budget, and highlight their individual priorities on what needs fixing.
CLD
2 Mar 2026
Camden
The O2 Centre development latest
Camden Lib Dems response to the latest proposals to further reduce affordable housing targets and what you can do
CLD
5 Feb 2026
Croydon
Croydon
Lib Dems call for a "First Class" mail service for Croydon
Liberal Democrats in Croydon have launched a campaign to improve the postal service in the borough. Performance data shows just 70% of first-class mail was delivered on time in Croydon - well below the legal target of 93%.
CLD
23 Dec 2025
Croydon
Crystal Palace renters "ignored" by Croydon Council say Lib Dems
Private renters in Crystal Palace are set to be ignored by Croydon Council, who have just completed a consultation on a private landlord licensing scheme in the borough.
CLD
14 Jan 2026
Croydon
LIB DEMS SAY NO TO 24 HOUR GAMBLING IN THE CRYSTAL PALACE TRIANGLE
Liberal Democrats in Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood have reacted angrily to plans for the Admiral Adult Gaming Centre on Westow Hill in the Triangle to open for 24 hours a day.
CLD
6 Feb 2026
Ealing
Ealing
Ealing Labour Vote Down The Lib Dem Budget Amendment Which Would Have Saved 10 Children's Centres
Ealing Liberal Democrats focus on supporting front line services to make our area cleaner and safer, save 10 Children's Centres and would cancel Stop and Shop Plus.
4 Mar 2026
Ealing
Ealing Lib Dems Budget Amendment Focuses On More Front Line Services
Ealing Lib Dems priorities focus on improving the community across the borough.
4 Mar 2026
Ealing
Dangerous wall collapses in Hanger Hill after eighteen months of delay!
Ealing Liberal Democrats are appalled at danger to public safety.
18 Feb 2026
Enfield
Enfield
Guy Russo calls for urgent review of Enfield buses
Following the abrupt termination of Sullivan Buses' contract with TfL, local Liberal Democrat campaigner Guy Russo is calling on TfL to look into the quality of bus services in Enfield.
5 Aug 2024
Enfield Lib Dems pressure council to address dangerous North Circular crossing
Enfield Lib Dem campaigners have been leading pressure on the council to reconsider a pelican crossing on the North Circular in Enfield that is regularly used by schoolchildren.
26 May 2023
10,635 patients face 12-hour A&E waits across North London
Analysis by Enfield Liberal Democrats has revealed that 10,635 patients across North London waited more than 12 hours in hospital Accident & Emergency departments in February alone.
18 Apr 2023
Greenwich
Campaigning in West Thamesmead
Joint action day with GBLD and LACRE
14 Feb 2026
Gideon Amos visits Thamesmead
Lib Dem Spokesperson for Housing speaks to RAQ residents
20 Dec 2025
GBLD Hold AGM for 2025
Lord John Russell was our speaker at our annual meeting
30 Nov 2025
Hackney
Response to the horrific attack on the Jewish Community in Manchester
The Hackney Liberal Democrats are shocked and deeply saddened by the attack on a synagogue in Manchester on the holiest day of...
3 Oct 2025
Housing Crisis - Labour Must Act
Hackney's new Labour mayor must build at least double the number of council homes as the last one - say Lib Dems. That’s if she wants to put even a dent in the housing crisis that is driving thousands of long-term Hackney residents out of the borough.
30 Nov 2023
Low-Carbon Businessman fights for Cazenove seat
Campaigner and businessman, Dave Raval is the Liberal Democrat choice for Cazenove ward’s new councillor. The eco-entrepreneur promises to bring fresh vigour and new ideas to the environmental agenda if elected to the Town Hall on January 18th.
17 Dec 2023
Hammersmith and Fulham
Liberal Democrat Statement: Labour continue to lose ground in Hammersmith & Fulham
The recent resignation of Labour councillors in Hammersmith & Fulham confirms what we’ve been hearing on the doorsteps for months: Labour no longer represents this borough — or the country.
23 Jul 2025
Hammersmith and Fulham
Local Campaigner Roy Pounsford selected as Lib Dem candidate for the Fulham Town By-election
Roy Pounsford: "I will be an independent voice to ensure the Labour-dominated council delivers for Fulham residents."
21 May 2025
Nicola's blog: Looming tax rises and Hammersmith Bridge update
Growing budget hole likely to be filled by tax rises, Hammersmith Bridge closures on weekends and Lib Dem meeting with special guest Monica Harding MP.
17 Oct 2024
Haringey
Council “on brink of bankruptcy”
Haringey to receive 4th biggest government bailout in England, and is set to overtake the top 3 within three years.
24 Feb 2026
Labour "betrays" thousands waiting for affordable housing
Developers laughing all the way to the bank as Labour reduce affordable housing requirements and contributions to local infrastructure
24 Oct 2025
Thames Water announces two-year works across Crouch End
Major upgrade follows Lib Dem campaign
1 Feb 2026
Harrow
Harrow
2 Mar 2026
Harrow
Unaffordable rent in Harrow
The Harrow LibDems have warned that working families and young people are being “priced out” of Harrow as recent data published by the Office of National Statistics has revealed that the average resident is spending 39.7% of their income on rent.
HLD
21 Aug 2025
Harrow
BAN PAAN SPITTING IN HARROW
Paan is a type of chewable which can contain tobacco which when spat out in public by the user leaves red staines on our public highways. It is unhygienic and difficult to clean.
HLD
8 Aug 2025
Havering
Hillingdon
Hillingdon
Hillingdon’s Conservative Council forced to admit they have left finances in tatters
Hillingdon’s Conservative-run Council have, for the second time, had to make a humiliating call to the Government to ask for a financial bailout.
29 Jul 2025
Hillingdon
Hydrotherapy Pool to Close at Northwick Park Hospital
The LibDems are concerned about the closure of Northwick Park Hospital Hydrotherapy Pool
27 Jul 2025
Hillingdon
Chair of Harrow LibDems writes to Leader of Conservatives expressing concern over the actions of Susan Hall
The actions of Susan Hall, a Hatch End Councillor, on joining the advisory committee for Restore Britain raises significant concerns. The Chair of the Harrow LibDems has contacted the Leader of the Conservatives.
4 Jul 2025
Hounslow
Hounslow
Isleworth Action Day - Saturday 7th March
The Hounslow Liberal Democrat team will be campaigning alongside our friends from Richmond Council to win in Isleworth.
3 Mar 2026
Hounslow
Hounslow Lib Dems Launch Residents’ Survey Ahead of May Elections
The Hounslow Liberal Democrats have officially launched a comprehensive residents' survey to identify the key issues facing the borough prior to the local council elections on Thursday, 7th May.
2 Mar 2026
Islington
LTN win for Blue Badge holders
Islington Council is finally allowing all Islington resident Blue Badge holders to pass unfined through LTNs
25 Jan 2026
Action needed to save Car Club services in Islington
Islington Liberal Democrats are asking the Mayor of London and Islington Council to step in after car club operator ZipCar announced it is closing its services in London.
11 Jan 2026
Sadiq Khan’s inflation-busting tube fare rises show “Labour have given up on London”
Labour’s London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has confirmed that tube fares in London will rise by 5.8%: more than inflation and in spite of a national fare freeze.
15 Dec 2025
Kensington and Chelsea
Kensington and Chelsea
Campaign update - Post Offices saved!
Post Offices in K&C have been saved thanks to residents' efforts.
15 Apr 2025
Transport
We need speed cameras on Warwick Road!
Data uncovered by the Lib Dems shows a shocking level of speeding on Warwick Road, Earl’s Court. Please sign our petition for speed cameras!
13 Mar 2025
Kensington and Chelsea
Sort out the delivery bikes!
Local Lib Dems are calling for "bike delivery plans" to be required for new Licensing applications in K&C.
7 Feb 2025
Kingston
General Election 2024 Results
Ed is re-elected!
KLD
5 Jul 2024
Hook & Chessington North By-election result
Congratulations Lorraine Dunstone!
KLD
5 Jul 2024
Hook & Chessington North By-election
Lorraine Dunstone - your Lib Dem candidate
KLD
29 May 2024
Lambeth
LIB DEMS DEMAND URGENT ACTION FROM STEVE REED MP OVER LAMBETH’S CASINO LICENCE PLANS
Lambeth’s Labour-controlled Licensing Committee recommended removing the “no casino” rule at its meeting yesterday afternoon. It will go to the Full Council for sign-off next week. We have written to local MP and Sec of State Steve Reed to demand action.
25 Feb 2026
Labour’s plan to turn down Lambeth’s streetlights
Recently Labour have planned to turn down Lambeth’s streetlights - despite local opposition. Labour are now claiming that it isn’t true - despite the proof being obvious in Lambeth council documents.
20 Feb 2026
LAMBETH LIBERAL DEMOCRATS CALL ON COUNCIL LEADER TO OPPOSE CHANGES TO INDEFINITE LEAVE TO REMAIN
Lambeth Lib Dems have called on Claire Holland, Council Leader, to write to the Home Secretary urging her to abandon proposed changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), warning that the plans would cause serious harm to residents & families in Lambeth.
3 Feb 2026
Lewisham
Town Centre
Belmont Hill Junction: Campaigners Call for Safer Crossings
Liberal Democrats are campaigning for major changes in Lewisham Town Centre to provide safer crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.
2 Mar 2026
Catford South
Taking action to make Sandhurst and Sangley Roads safer
For many years local residents have been raising concerns about noise, vibrations from buses, damage to parked cars and the overall safety record of Sandhurst and Sangley Road.
17 Oct 2025
World
Ending the suffering in Gaza and the West Bank
We can’t turn a blind eye to the devastation across the Occupied Territories if we want to achieve a permanent peace for Palestinians and Israelis.
27 Jul 2025
Merton
Merton Liberal Democrats unveil their Budget plans
Merton faces a projected £24 million Budget gap by 2029 under Labour Government’s ‘Fair Funding Review’. Merton Liberal Democrats announce Budget plans to support residents and protect key services, including direct support for low-income families.
26 Feb 2026
What Merton Labour isn’t telling you
Council Tax overpayments withheld, funding jeopardised and inflation busting increases: Merton Council facing a £24 million funding gap by 2029/30 following Labour Government’s ‘Fair Funding Review’
25 Feb 2026
Labour panicked into move to address poor rental housing in Merton
With the local election coming into view, Labour-run Merton Council has performed a u-turn on enforcement of standards in rental properties after concerted pressure over many years from local Liberal Democrats.
16 Feb 2026
Newham, Barking and Dagenham
Redbridge
Redbridge
Protect Our High Street - Stop The Street Stalls!
Wanstead Lib Dems call on Labour-run Redbridge Council to stop imposing nine new permanent street stalls from Redbridge Station along the length of our High Street.
28 Aug 2025
Levelling Up Funding Snub for Redbridge
“Disgraceful” Levelling Up snub ignores community in the London Borough of Redbridge
23 Jan 2023
Election results 2022: Lib Dem gains mark turning point, says Davey
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has hailed the local election results as a "turning point" for his party's prospects.
10 May 2022
Southwark
Southwark Liberal Democrats Launch Local Election Manifesto: How to Fix Southwark
Southwark Liberal Democrats have today launched their manifesto, titled “How to Fix Southwark”.
5 Mar 2026
Southwark Labour vote against change to benefit residents
Southwark Labour last night voted down the Liberal Democrats’ alternative budget
26 Feb 2026
TD visits Southwark to campaign for Irish candidates
TD visits Southwark to campaign for Irish candidates
25 Feb 2026
Sutton
A budget that delivers Sutton's future
Our pragmatic and ambitious plan for Sutton
2 Mar 2026
Local News
MPs demand emergency A&E expansion as 18,000 patients wait over 12 Hours at Epsom and St Helier
Liberal Democrat MPs are calling for an urgent expansion of St Helier Hospital’s Emergency Department after new NHS data revealed that 18,600 patients waited over 12 hours for treatment at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals in 2025.
11 Feb 2026
Local News
CONFIRMED: London Cancer Hub to be built in Sutton
The project will create thousands of local jobs and make Sutton a hub for world leading cancer research.
5 Feb 2026
Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets
Delivery Action Day in Wapping
Local members gathered for a great action day around Wapping
30 Nov 2025
Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets Lib Dems join MP at Chinese Embassy Protest
Local Campaigners Seb Villars & Guy Benson joined Bobby Dean MP
16 Jan 2026
Tower Hamlets
Labour’s cuts to PCSOs in Wapping
Labour have let down St Katharine’s & Wapping
7 Dec 2025
Twickenham and Richmond
Town Centre Buzzing as Hundreds Celebrate First-Ever Centre Stage Richmond
The Liberal Democrat led council introduces festival that brings music, markets, and community spirit to Richmond High Street, with strong support from residents and local businesses.
14 Sep 2025
Labour Slashes £45 Million from Richmond!
Richmond Council is set to lose £45 million every year under Labour’s plans to 'fix' local finances. That’s the biggest cut in London – even though Richmond is the only outer London borough hit.
1 Sep 2025
Lib Dems Slam Met Plan to Close Local Police Front Counters
Twickenham and Richmond Lib Dems have slammed Met Police's front counters closure at Twickenham Police Station. Cllr Gareth Roberts, London Assembly Member for the South West Constituency, has launched a petition calling on the Mayor to keep them open.
23 Jul 2025
Waltham Forest
The Need For Electoral Reform
In the 2024 General Election, Labour gained a big enough majority to virtually guarantee 100% of the power all of the time from only 34% of the votes. It meant 66% of all votes cast had no impact on the result.
23 Sep 2025
Joining the community for Iftar
Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats were delighted to be able to join together with the local community for Iftar at the Leyton Jamia Masjid.
28 Apr 2025
Stand up to Trump, Stand for Ukraine
For over three years, the UK has stood united with Ukraine as they seek to repel Putin’s barbaric invasion.
12 May 2025
Wandsworth
Planning
Save Our Parks: Lib Dems launch petition on Council’s Events Policy
Wandsworth’s parks are at risk — and the Council isn’t being clear. New rules could bring more commercial events, more disruption, and less public access — without proper consultation.
8 May 2025
Wandsworth
Safe Homes campaign launched in response to Burke Close gas explosions
After a shocking explosion in Roehampton and a damning safety report, we’ve launched a petition demanding urgent action from Wandsworth Council.
2 Apr 2025
Wandsworth
“Stick to your word,” Liberal Democrats urge Labour MPs on pension compensation
MPs for Battersea, Putney and Tooting previously pledged their support to WASPI women
6 Jan 2025
Westminster
Alistair Barr joins Lib Dem team for Marylebone
The Marylebone Liberal Democrats are pleased to announce that longtime Marylebone resident and campaigner Alistair Barr will be joining Helen and Martin as a candidate in the upcoming local elections on 7th May.
8 Jan 2026
Season’s Greetings from everyone at the Marylebone Liberal Democrats! 🎄
We would like to wish all residents a very healthy, happy and peaceful festive season, whether you are celebrating Christmas, Chanukah, or simply enjoying some well-earned rest with family, friends and loved ones.
18 Dec 2025
Marylebone Liberal Democrats Respond to the 2025 Budget
Labour’s mansion tax is expected to have a noticeable effect in Marylebone, including for some older residents on fixed incomes. This article considers what the changes could mean for the neighbourhood.
3 Dec 2025