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
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”.
11 Feb 2024
Superloop Bus arrives in Bromley
The new Superloop bus service SL5 that runs between Bromley North to Central Croydon was rolled out on Saturday 3rd February. There will be four services an hour, with five in the morning peak.
7 Feb 2024
Bromley Lib Dems Announce Parliamentary and London Assembly Candidates
Bromley Liberal Democrats have announced their candidate for the election to the London Assembly on 2nd May, and their 4 parliamentary candidates for the General Election.
6 Feb 2024
Camden
Camden
Reporting Back: Camden Lib Dems Stand Up for Residents at Full Council
At the Camden Full Council meeting on 21 July, the Liberal Democrat group spoke up for local people.
CLD
4 Aug 2025
Camden
Janet Grauberg Selected as Liberal Democrat Candidate for West Hampstead By-Election
The Camden Liberal Democrats are delighted to announce Janet Grauberg as their candidate for the upcoming West Hampstead by-election, now called for Thursday 28th August.
CLD
25 Jul 2025
Camden
Fitzjohn’s Avenue Traffic Changes – Consultation Extended to 13th July!
Camden Council is proposing major changes to traffic arrangements on Fitzjohn’s Avenue, it has been clear residents were not aware so your Lib Dem councillors have been successful in securing an extension.
CLD
8 Jul 2025
Croydon
Richard Howard
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.
1 May 2022
Claire Bonham
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.
11 May 2022
Claire Bonham
Cllr Claire Bonham: My first two months
It’s been a whirlwind couple of months since the declaration in Trinity School – a lot of my initial time has been put into understanding the various roles and responsibilities of the council, which is very different when you are on the inside to the outside!
12 Aug 2022
Ealing
Ealing
Lib Dems helping support residents who are sick and tired of dirty streets
Filthy streets covered in leaves, detritus and litter are creating a shabby environment.
1 Oct 2025
Ealing
Labour fails meeting its own targets for providing a clean Ealing exposed by Liberal Democrats
Ealing Lib Dems say that Ealing Labour is presiding over poor delivery and broken promises.
24 Sep 2025
Ealing
Lib Dems drive action to remove illegally parked vehicles and improve streets in Hanger Hill.
Lib Dem Councillor Oxley gets 11 illegally parked vehicles towed and impounded, including two Jaguars, three Land Rovers and two Range Rovers.
10 Sep 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
Local Lib Dem Activists Help Out Lewes Party
A good day of campaigning Seaford Central ward helped Freddie Hoareau and Stephen Gauntlett win
16 Apr 2023
Greenwich Lib Dems at Spring Conference
Several of our Greenwich members and supporters recently attended the Lib Dem Federal Spring Conference in York.
28 Mar 2023
Cllr Emily Davey Speaks to Greenwich Lib Dems about Housing
Cllr Davey provides insights for campaigning locally on housing issues
21 Mar 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
Comment: Haringey Housing Department Strike
Housing maintenance and repair workers have gone on a continuous strike in Haringey today.
HLD
15 Oct 2024
Number of Green Flag parks in Haringey to halve
Liberal Democrats have slammed Labour-run Haringey Council after it sent a letter to Friends groups announcing that it is withdrawing ‘Green Flag’ recognition from 11 of the borough’s 22 parks which currently meet the standard.
HLD
11 Sep 2024
Haringey Lib Dem statement on unrest
Haringey Liberal Democrats condemn in the strongest terms the racist violence and intimidation we have seen over the past week. Haringey is a welcoming, diverse and inclusive borough and there is no place or tolerance for racism or Islamophobia here.
HLD
8 Aug 2024
Harrow
Harrow
Mullivaikkal Day
At the invitation of the Tamil Friends of the Liberal Democrats my wife and I attended Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day in Trafalgar Square on 18 May. By Derek Hill
13 Jan 2024
Harrow
The Lib Dems in Harrow and the wider world
Why I support the Lib Dems by Derek Hill
13 Jan 2024
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
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?
20 Jan 2023
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
Liberal Democrats' Historic Win on Kingston Council
Liberal Democrats in Kingston have thanked local residents after securing their best ever result, holding control of Kingston Council, electing 41 out of 45 councillors to work hard for local residents on the Council covering all but one ward in the Borough.
KLD
6 May 2022
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
Lambeth Liberal Democrat Opposition Group Leader Donna Harris selected as the Party’s Parliamentary Candidate for Dulwich & West Norwood
Donna Harris has been selected to represent the Liberal Democrats as the Party’s parliamentary candidate for Dulwich & West Norwood.
22 Jan 2024
Lambeth Lib Dems call for emergency ban on no-fault evictions over Christmas as 113 families put at risk of homelessness
Lambeth Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency ban on no-fault evictions over the Christmas period, as figures show 113 families in Lambeth were put at risk of homelessness due to a Section 21 notice in the year 2022/2023.
19 Dec 2023
Lambeth Lib Dems rally cross-party solidarity to stop Brixton abortion protests
The Lib Dems are rallying cross-party support for a joint submission from Lambeth Council’s three political parties to the Government’s consultation on protest-free buffer zones around abortion clinics.
15 Dec 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
Lib Dems call for new youth summit to tackle body image and mental health pressures
Merton needs a bold 'Youth Mental Health & Body Image Summit' to tackle the growing crisis of mental ill-health among young people, say local Lib Dems. Disappointingly, Labour council bosses rejected their proposal for a youth mental health summit.
10 Jul 2025
Wimbledon MP reveals eye watering £5.5 million monthly bill for new SWR fleet stuck in depot
Wimbledon MP and Liberal Democrat Transport Spokesperson Paul Kohler revealed £5.5 million monthly bill of the public money is being wasted mothballing almost all SWR’s Arterio Fleet.
3 Jul 2025
Merton’s parks' paddling pools out-of-action in record-breaking heatwave
Merton Lib Dems have slammed Merton Council’s bizarre decision to limit access and delay opening times for water play facilities. None of the 6 paddling pools in parks across Merton have been opened during some of the hottest June days on record.
1 Jul 2025
Newham, Barking and Dagenham
Redbridge
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
Families left without heating and hot water for months on Surrey Docks estates
Residents on council estates in Surrey Docks have been left without reliable heating and hot water for months during winter, following repeated failures in communal heating systems.
13 Jan 2026
Labour spin over bogus “funding boost” claims exposed
Southwark Labour MP Neil Coyle’s claim that the government’s local government settlement leaves Southwark with a “£38 million boost” has been exposed as misleading at a meeting of the council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee last night (7th January).
8 Jan 2026
"Damning” new reports showing crumbling Southwark Estates just the tip of the iceberg
New reports seen by the Southwark Liberal Democrats show that Thaxted Court and Damory House on the Abbeyfield Estate have severe structural weaknesses and “concrete cancer”.
19 Dec 2025
Sutton
Sutton
Worcester Park Councillors urge Mayor to reject Motspur Park Gasholders development
The newly elected Lib Dem councillors in Worcester Park North and Worcester Park South are standing up for residents.
10 Jun 2026
Sutton
Bobby Dean MP: Environment Agency's approval of Beddington Incinerator expansion "disgraceful"
Bobby Dean MP has condemned the Environment Agency's decision to approve an increase in waste processing at the Beddington incinerator, describing it as "disgraceful" and calling on the Government to urgently review the decision.
3 Jun 2026
Luke Taylor
Lib Dem London Spokesperson hits out at Labour’s “empty words” after refusal to back closer ties to EU
The Liberal Democrats proposed an amendment to the King's Speech calling on the Government to begin negotiations with the EU on a new customs union.
21 May 2026
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 Lib Dem Council calls on housing associations: invest in improving existing homes as well as new development
Richmond’s Liberal Democrat Council administration has launched a five-point plan calling on housing associations to address disrepair and invest in upgrades to social housing.
19 Jul 2023
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
Waltham Forest
A tribute to former Leyton Councillor Jenny Sullivan
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of former Waltham Forest Councillor and Leyton Liberal Democrats Chair,...
28 Feb 2025
Tube Station Chaos
Local residents have been hit with the news that the down escalator at Blackhorse Road will be out of action until July.
5 Mar 2025
Potholes Plague Higham Hill
If you live near Durban Road, you may have noticed a significant number of potholes on the approach to Billet Road.
3 Mar 2025
Wandsworth
Putney
Putney responds to Heathrow's consultation
The local Liberal Democrat team has responded to Heathrow's latest consultation on its airspace design and future operations. The...
4 Mar 2019
Putney
Sue Wixley selected as Putney's Prospective Parliamentary Candidate
First woman ever selected by the Liberal Democrats as Putney candidate
4 Jul 2019
Elections
Wandsworth membership hits record levels
European elections see surge in supporters
13 Aug 2019
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