Barnet
Whetstone By-Election
Luigi Bille will be the Liberal Democrat candidate for the by-election in Whetstone ward that will be held on 15th May.
2 May 2025
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
Finchley Church End By-Election
James Goldman has been chosen to be the Lib Dem candidate in the Finchley Church End by-election.
JG
17 Feb 2025
Barnet Borough
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.
17 Jul 2023
Bexley
Local Residents express their views
Residents complain of the cost of living, the state of services in Bexley, and the lack of a stop for the new Super loop bus (SL3) in Bexley.
14 Mar 2024
Brent
Blue Bag Recycling Woes
Recent changes in the collection of recycling and waste are causing all sort of problems, not least that as the blue bags that are blown all over the place.
18 Jan 2024
Bromley
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.
2 Apr 2024
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.
28 Mar 2024
Gita Bapat announced as Shortlands & Park Langley by-election candidate
Bromley Liberal Democrats have announced Gita Bapat as their candidate for the 2nd May Shortlands & Park Langley by-election.
20 Mar 2024
Camden
Camden
Council set to buy (and then sell back) O2 Shopping Centre
Camden’s Labour Council has agreed “in principle” to buy the O2 Shopping Centre, car park and former Homebase site on a temporary basis, in a bid to overcome blockages to redevelopment.
6 Jun 2025
Camden
Statement from Scott Emery on Hampstead and Highgate Candidacy
Scott Emery announces his decision not to seek selection as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Hampstead and Highgate, expressing gratitude for past support and reaffirming his commitment to the party’s continued success.
20 May 2025
Camden
Camden Council Must Do Better for Rough Sleepers
In a powerful letter published in last week’s Camden New Journal, Belsize ward councillor Judy Dixey highlighted the struggles faced by dedicated volunteer groups like Streets Kitchen, who provide vital support for rough sleepers where the council falls s
23 Apr 2025
Croydon
Old Coulsdon
Tory councillors fail to stop overdevelopment in Old Coulsdon
Over-development has been raised as a major concern in Old Coulsdon, with existing councillors accused of offering talk but no action.
26 Mar 2022
Richard Howard
Richard Howard, our candidate for Mayor, shares his vision for Croydon
Richard is campaigning for better housing, improved local accountability and improved transport links.
12 Apr 2022
Claire Bonham
Claire Bonham, Steve Penketh & Costel Petre - A Fresh Start for Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood
Claire, Steve and Costel believe Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood has been neglected for too long and are campaigning hard so that they can give it the fresh start it deserves.
14 Apr 2022
Ealing
Ealing
Ealing Labour refuse to review the Lammas Park mess
Ealing Liberal Democrats demanded an independent review into the Lammas Park fiasco where the council was trying to build a Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SuDS). Local residents have been left with a largely unusable park for a period of at least two
16 Jul 2025
Ealing
Ealing Labour pays contractors for non delivery of tree services again
Ealing Liberal Democrats are very disappointed but not shocked that Ealing Labour have not learned lessons with its contractors.
23 Jul 2025
Ealing
Ealing Lib Dems challenge New Local Plan
Ealing’s Lib Dem Opposition have worked hard to challenge the New Local Plan.
2 Jul 2025
Enfield
Our Manifesto for Enfield 2022
Today, the Enfield Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto ahead of the 2022 Enfield Local Council Elections, entitled Change Enfield Together.
14 Apr 2022
Greenwich
Greenwich Borough Lib Dems visit Islamic Centre
Members of the Greenwich Borough Liberal Democrats visited the Greenwich Islamic Centre this week
3 Sep 2023
A New 'Met' for London
With crime rising across Greenwich Borough, concerns over policing and the Met police continue to grow.
29 Aug 2023
New Consultations for Greenwich and Woolwich
Greenwich Council propose a new Greenwich Local Plan, LTN schemes for East and West Greenwich wards; and a Night Time Enterprise Zone for Woolwich
24 Aug 2023
Hackney
1,879 Thank Yous
Lib Dem Simon de Deney congratulates Mayor-elect Caroline Woodley and thanks Hackney voters for their support
10 Nov 2023
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.
11 Oct 2023
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.
5 Oct 2023
Hammersmith and Fulham
Charing Cross Repair Delays Are Unacceptable, says local Lib Dem activist
Philip Rader, who works at Imperial College London, says the better part of a decade is too long to wait.
30 Oct 2023
Haringey
Consultations on 20mph - Lib Dem campaigning success
Consultations are due to begin on the reduction of speed limits on a number of Transport for London-owned roads around the borough. Local Lib Dems have been pushing for this for several years, and are pleased these consultations are going ahead.
HLD
9 Jul 2024
Haringey Council overspends by nearly £20 million in 2023/24
A report to Haringey’s cabinet meeting yesterday (16th July) revealed that the council had overspent by almost £20 million last year.
HLD
18 Jul 2024
Haringey is 11th worst council in the country
An analysis from The Times has shown that Haringey is the 308th best performing council in England - out of 318.
1 May 2024
Harrow
Harrow
A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS by Philip Levy
The last few years have been, admittedly, difficult for the LibDems. We had to cancel two autumn conferences, one due to Covid, and the other when the Queen died. And many still blame us for the coalition – not noticing what has gone on subsequently.
6 Jan 2024
Havering
Hillingdon
Health, Care & the NHS
Ambulance Wait Times
A&E wait times in Hillingdon are through the roof with 110 waiting over 12 hours New figures released today (12/01/23) have revealed the extent of the NHS crisis in Hillingdon.
12 Jan 2023
Local Government
Donate function available again!
After transitioning to a new website, we can now make use of our donate function again.
20 Dec 2022
Local Government
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.
23 Nov 2022
Hounslow
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
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.
24 Nov 2022
Kensington and Chelsea
Transport
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.
26 Jun 2022
Kingston
Statement on Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
With the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Kingston Liberal Democrats join residents across the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames in this time of mourning, and our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this time.
KLD
8 Sep 2022
Lambeth
Text of Lambeth opposition's letter to Lambeth Council on LTNs
Below is Cllr Harris’s letter to the Leader of Lambeth Council, seeking information about the conditions under which LTNs were enforced in Lambet:
10 Nov 2023
LTNs: “Publish the evidence and listen to residents”, say Lambeth Lib Dems
Lambeth Liberal Democrats are calling on the Council to publish data every two weeks on air quality, bus journey times, and school lateness, during the Streatham Wells Low-Traffic Neighbourhood trial.
10 Nov 2023
Lambeth resident suffers broken ankle as 30-year wait for new lifts goes on
A resident broke her ankle falling down the stairs in Selby House, on Lambeth’s Oaklands Estate, after a project to replace broken lifts in the 4-storey block was delayed yet again.
9 Nov 2023
Lewisham
Cost of Living
Scrap the Energy Price Rise
This is an emergency. Cancel October's planned energy bill rise to save people £1600.
13 Aug 2022
Britain
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."
13 Dec 2022
Merton
Fury as Siobhain McDonagh refuses to condemn disability benefit cuts despite 87% claimants at risk of losing out in Mitcham & Morden
Merton’s Liberal Democrats have slammed Siobhain McDonagh for refusing to come out against the Government’s cuts to disability benefits.
9 Jun 2025
Wimbledon MP to meet housing minister about 30 years of Morden regeneration delays
Merton Council’s repeated failure to deliver on their commitments mean regeneration is long overdue and urgently needed.
28 Apr 2025
Liberal Democrats force vote in Parliament on St Helier delays
The Liberal Democrats used Opposition Day in Parliament - Wednesday 23rd April - to force a vote on the government’s decision to delay vital works at hospitals in the New Hospitals Programme, including St Helier Hospital.
28 Apr 2025
Newham, Barking and Dagenham
Redbridge
Software Update!
Redbridge has upgraded its email and website software, apologies for the lack of content whilst the team familiarise themselves...
17 Jan 2023
Southwark
Sadiq Khan’s inflation-busting tube fare rises show “Labour have given up on London”
Tube fares in London will rise by 5.8% - more than inflation and despite a national fare freeze – Labour’s London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has confirmed.
9 Dec 2025
Liberal Democrats demand local communities see benefit of Tourist Tax
Southwark Liberal Democrats have formally responded to the Government’s consultation on the new “overnight visitor levy” - sometimes known as a tourist tax – to demand that at least two thirds of the funds raised are kept by the council.
8 Dec 2025
Canada Water Masterplan will now deliver just 3% affordable homes in “betrayal” of communities.
The Canada Water Masterplan – the outline planning agreement between Southwark Council and developers to create 3,000 homes and a new “town centre” in the Rotherhithe district - will now only deliver 3% affordable homes
3 Dec 2025
Sutton
Bobby Dean
Bobby Dean slams congestion charge on green vehicles
Bobby Dean MP, along with the London Liberal Democrats , denounced plans by TfL to increase London's Congestion Charge and include electric vehicles in the charge.
21 Nov 2025
Bobby Dean
Bobby Dean MP proposes new law to tackle tax dodgers
Bobby Dean, Liberal Democrat MP for Carshalton and Wallington, has submitted the Tax Reliefs Evaluation Bill to Parliament. The Bill would require the Treasury assess tax reliefs for effectiveness and value for money.
21 Nov 2025
Bobby Dean
Lib Dem MP for Carshalton and Wallington calls for profit cap on “profiteering” private SEND providers
The Liberal Democrat MP Bobby Dean, has criticised “profiteering” by many private special educational needs providers, and pushed in parliament for a cap on their profits to end the scandal.
20 Nov 2025
Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets
Working with Luke Taylor MP on China’s Super-Embassy
We spoke with Luke Taylor MP, Lib Dem spokesperson for London, who has raised questions in Parliament over national security.
26 Nov 2025
Twickenham and Richmond
Richmond Council slams Tory economic incompetence as it is forced to raise council tax
High inflation and the government’s approach to local government funding are behind the rise in council tax announced by Richmond Council.
8 Mar 2023
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Affordable Homes
Twickenham and Richmond Lib Dems are committed to increasing the supply of affordable housing.
23 Jan 2023
Waltham Forest
New Signs Target Fly-Tipping on Folly Lane Footpath
We are delighted to have worked with Friends of Cheney Row Park to install anti-fly tipping placards along the Folly Lane Footpath, where dumping has been a serious issue.
4 Jun 2025
Millions Raised in Parking Fines But Streets Still Crumbling
In 2024, Waltham Forest Council issued over 158,000 parking fines, raking in over £6 million — the second highest haul in the country.
16 Jun 2025
Blackhorse Beer Mile in decline thanks to the Council
Blackhorse Beer Mile’s 3rd birthday was overshadowed by the loss of three breweries in just a year.
9 Jun 2025
Wandsworth
Housing
Action for decent homes
Liberal Democrats want a fair deal for tenants and more access to affordable homes. Southfields campaigner Duncan Lyons has...
19 Jan 2018
Housing
Tories short changing residents on housing
In a recent release the Tory leader bragged about the funding for new homes desperately needed in our area. The bold claim of...
24 Jan 2018
Tooting
Bellevue Road proposed improvements: Have you had your say?
Your local Liberal Democrats are making sure you are aware of Wandsworth Council's proposals to remodel the Bellevue...
18 May 2018
Westminster
Edward Lucas: Conservative MP Nickie Aiken urged to vote for Boris Johnson censure motion
Liberal Democrat candidate/spokesperson for Westminster has called on local Conservative MP Nickie Aiken to vote for a motion in Parliament next week to censure Boris Johnson.
15 Jun 2023