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Finchley Church End By-Election

James Goldman has been chosen to be the Lib Dem candidate in the Finchley Church End by-election.

In memoriam: Gerry FitzGerald

Our former local party Chair, Gerry FitzGerald, recently passed away. We pay tribute to a much-loved and longstanding party member who gave much and asked for little.

GP postcode lottery

Some areas of the country saw a shocking 80% rise in the number of four-week waits for a GP appointment last year, new research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.

Churchill Theatre Site on sale to highest bidder?

Bromley Council has announced a general call for developers interested in the Churchill Theatre site on  Bromley High Street, despite previously reassuring residents that the site would be sold or given to the current leaseholders Trafalgar Theatres.

Candidate launches campaign for Holborn & St Pancras by blowing his own trumpet

Our Parliamentary Candidate for Holborn & St Pancras, Charlie Clinton, has launched his campaign to take on Keir Starmer by literally blowing his own trumpet at his launch event in March.

Camden Lib Dems Submit Budget Amendment

The Lib Dem group on Camden council submitted a budget amendment focused on tackling the climate crisis, supporting the homeless, and ensuring more children get access to music education in schools.

A message from Richard Howard - our candidate to be Croydon's first mayor

A video message from Richard Howard, Liberal Democrat candidate for Croydon's first mayor.

Historic Lib Dem win as party surges in polls

Voters in Croydon have backed the Liberal Democrats in last week's council elections, with over 35,000 votes for our candidates across the borough.

Ealing's Local Planning Review

Ealing Liberal Democrats have been galvanising community support to raise concerns about the new proposed Local Plan, which will shape development in the borough for the next decade

Lib Dems welcome change in Policing

Ealing Lib Democrats welcome the news that Ealing Police force is to have a Borough Commander again.

Local Lib Dem Activists Help Out Lewes Party

A good day of campaigning Seaford Central ward helped Freddie Hoareau and Stephen Gauntlett win

Greenwich Lib Dems at Spring Conference

Several of our Greenwich members and supporters recently attended the Lib Dem Federal Spring Conference in York.

Election 2023: A Manifesto to Shake it Up!

Lib Dem candidate, Simon de Deney launches his manifesto, promising bold action on Housing, Green Spaces and stronger Local Democracy.

Simon de Deney for Hackney Mayor

Stoke Newington resident, writer and actor, Simon de Deney is the Liberal Democrat candidate for the vacant Hackney mayoralty in the by-election on November 9th.

Lib Dems launch library petition

Opposition Liberal Democrat councillors in Haringey have launched a petition to scrap Labour's library cuts.

Leisure call-in reveals true cost of insourcing

A Liberal Democrat ‘call-in’ of Haringey’s decision to bring control of leisure centres in-house has revealed that the cost is £700,000 per year higher than using a specialist provider to run the service.

Donate function available again!

After transitioning to a new website, we can now make use of our donate function again.

Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Appoints Parliamentary Spokesperson

Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Liberal Democrats have announced the appointment of Ian Rex Hawkes as the Parliamentary Spokesperson for the constituency.

Exempt Blue Badge Holders - Letter to Islington Tribune - Friday 20th January

It was good to see the recent announcement by the executive member for environment, air quality and transport, Rowena Champion, that the council would be extending exemptions to low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) camera filters to certain residents living outside existing LTNs. But why is the process so complicated?

Number 4 Bus is Saved - Thanks to Local Residents and Campaigners

Islington Liberal Democrats are celebrating success in their campaign to save the number 4 bus route after a u-turn by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.

Earl's Court WIN at 2022 local elections

Cllr. Tim Verboven joins Cllr Linda Wade fighting for Earl's Court.

K&C Lib Dems launch petition to stop TFL bus cuts

TfL's plan to cut bus services by up to a fifth will have profoundly negative impacts on the residents of Kensington & Chelsea.

Most heartfelt condolences to family and friends of Labour Cllr Liam Jarnecki

Lib Dems call for rail fare freeze as Lambeth’s residents face 9% price hike next year

The Liberal Democrats have called for rail fares to be frozen for the next 5 years after new figures show that Retail Prices Index (RPI) inflation in July reached 9%. This is the figure normally used to increase rail fares from next March.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

"We are all deeply mourning the profound loss of a great monarch who served our country so faithfully all her life and who was loved the world over."

Lib Dems call on Merton’s Labour Council to allow proper debate of “outrageous” plan to build on Wimbledon Park

Merton Council has finally confirmed that the AELTC's planning application to build an industrial scale tennis complex on Wimbledon Park will be heard by Merton's Planning Committee on Thursday 26 October.

Lib Dems call for two month cancer treatment guarantee to support patients in Wimbledon and Merton

The Liberal Democrats have called for a new legal right for cancer patients to start treatment within 62 days of an urgent referral, as part of a plan to boost survival rates and improve treatment for those affected by the disease.

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.

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Southwark Lib Dems Renew Call for Rainbow Plaque Marking Final Execution for Homosexual Acts 190 Years Ago

In LGBTQ+ History Month, Southwark Liberal Democrats have renewed their campaign to get a Rainbow Plaque and memorial installed on Blackfriars Road, to commemorate James Pratt and John Smith, who were the last men to be executed for sodomy in 1835.  

More Protection for District Heat Network Users Needed in New Regulations

The Southwark Liberal Democrats have formally urged more protections for those using District Heat Networks in forthcoming regulations that have been consulted on.  

Sutton MPs demand bosses’ bonus ban for Thames Water following new Ofwat report

Luke Taylor and Bobby Dean have called for Thames Water bosses' bonuses to stop until sewage spewing ends.

Bobby fights for justice for Tamils at the United Nations

Lib Dem Carshalton and Wallington MP, Bobby Dean, recently visited the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, where he met with international representatives and human rights organisations to discuss the ongoing search for justice for the Tamils.

Liberal Democrats call for protected status for rivers in Leyton & Wanstead after sewage dumped 83 times in 2023

The Liberal Democrats have called for a new protected status for local rivers and marine protected areas, after shocking figures reveal that Thames Water dumped sewage 83 times in Leyton & Wanstead in 2023.

82% of burglary cases go unsolved in Waltham Forest as Lib Dems call for police response guarantee

On 28 May Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats announced their plans for a Burglary Response Guarantee as new data uncovered by the party reveals the shocking scale of unsolved burglaries in local areas across England and Wales.

Liberal Democrats launch borough party for Wandsworth

At their combined AGMs on 24 November Putney Liberal Democrats and Battersea & Tooting Liberal Democrats passed resolutions to combine into a single...

City of London bike theft faces being ‘decriminalised’ as 82.6% of thefts go unsolved

New analysis commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed that in 2022, 209 bike theft cases in the City of London were closed without a suspect being identified - a shocking 82.6% of total reported cases.