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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.

1 Westmoreland Road - Planning Permission Refused

Planning permission for the proposed development has been refused by Bromley Council, with reasons including the inappropriate size, overdevelopment of the site and the lack of affordable units

Bromley Council announces £250,000 cuts to Youth Service

The Lib Dems denounce Bromley Council's decision to cut £250,000 from the Bromley Youth Support Programme - "we should be prioritising our young people, not cutting back on them”.

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.

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.

Action Day in Blackheath Westcombe Ward

Local Lib Dem activists speak to members and supporters

Greenwich Borough Lib Dems AGM 2022

With guest speaker Nichola Martin

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.

Blaise Baquiche running for Chelsea & Fulham

MP candidate vows to restore trust for Chelsea & 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.

Haringey Lib Dems call for emergency ban on no-fault evictions over Christmas as 175 families put at risk of homelessness

Haringey Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency ban on no-fault evictions over the Christmas period, as figures show 175 families in the borough were put at risk of homelessness as a result of Section 21 notices.

Haringey Opposition challenge leisure decision over value for money

Liberal Democrats in Haringey have ‘called-in’ a council decision to start running leisure centres in-house.

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.

Lambeth Liberal Democrats call for measures to protect Waterloo residents from HGVs

Today, Councillor Donna Harris, Leader of the Liberal Democrat Opposition Group on Lambeth Council has called on Lambeth’s Labour Council to take urgent action on the so-called ‘Waterloop’ through Short Street and Ufford Street in Waterloo & South Bank wa

Lambeth Labour dilute pledges to support asylum seekers

Lambeth Labour vetoed Liberal Democrat proposals to improve food inspections, mental health support, and access to Active Lambeth leisure centres for asylum seekers living in the Borough last night, at a meeting of Lambeth’s Full Council.

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."

Tennis Court Shambles

All tennis courts in Merton are closed this summer for refurbishment – but no further detail was given about the timeframes or the arrangements after the works.

A fair deal for all Merton's residents

Merton Council's budget meeting was held on 1st March and the Liberal Democrats put forward amendments to progress towards our ambition for an open, competent and caring council. To give a fair deal to Merton and all its residents.

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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Redbridge has upgraded its email and website software, apologies for the lack of content whilst the team familiarise themselves with this new...

Reservations Remain as Council Concedes on Itemised Leaseholder Bills

National Empty Homes Week: Southwark Liberal Democrats Renew Call for Action 

In National Empty Homes week (3-9th March), the Southwark Liberal Democrats have renewed their call for action over the 2531 empty homes in Southwark – the most in London and one of the most in the country.  

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.

Sutton MPs vote to protect over 25,000 pensioners in the borough from Winter Fuel Allowance cut

Liberal Democrat MPs Bobby Dean (Carshalton and Wallington) and Luke Taylor (Sutton and Cheam) have announced they will be voting against the Government’s planned cut to the Winter Fuel Allowance.

Ed's Story

Caring isn't just Ed's story, it's the story of millions, caring for each other, dealing with tough times, and keeping going with love. The Liberal Democrats will be the voice of carers every day, fighting their corner in Parliament.

Liberal Democrats call for a mental health professional in every primary and secondary school

Ed Davey warns the Conservative party has “abandoned parents and children” as he sets out urgent plan to fix the crisis in young people’s mental health.

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 1000 new homes, in...

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 Road commercial area....

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.