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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.

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.

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.

Charlie Clinton backs Climate & Nature Bill

Lib Dem Candidate for Holborn & St Pancras Charlie Clinton has backed the Climate and Nature Bill - alongside Ed Davey, Daisy Cooper & other members of the Lib Dems in both Commons and the Lords.

Dr Sarah Hoyle, Liberal Democrat Candidate in the Frognal Ward by-election.

The Camden Liberal Democrats have selected local champion, Dr Sarah Hoyle to stand the the upcoming Frognal by-election.

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.

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!

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.

Greenwich Borough Lib Dems AGM 2022

With guest speaker Nichola Martin

Greenwich Lib Dems Protest Silvertown Tunnel

You can see more about our campaign and sign our petition to say "no" to the Silvertown Tunnel here. 

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.

Haringey’s schools set to receive a £9.6 million cut to spending power

Schools in Haringey are set to be hit with a £9.6 million cut to spending power in 2024/25, data from the National Education Union (NEU) has revealed.

Lib Dems launch library petition

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

The Lib Dems in Harrow and the wider world

Why I support the Lib Dems by Derek Hill

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.

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.

Peabody Housing Trust leave resident in danger

A South Londoner has accused Peabody Housing Trust of overseeing a period of “more physical, emotional, and racial abuse than I have ever known or can comprehend”.

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

St Helier hospital investment urgently needed

Analysis of NHS Digital data shows that one in seven (15%) hospital buildings in England were built before the foundation of the NHS in 1948. Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs St Helier hospital, is one of the worst affected.

Wimbledon Park station lift

London's Mayor is under fire as new figures show a staggering rise in the number of lift closures on the Underground network due to a lack of trained staff - with Wimbledon Park being the second worst performing station on the network.

Major works scandals just the tip of the iceberg, say “horrified” councillors

The long-awaited investigations into the major works scandals at three estates came to Southwark's housing scrutiny commission last night, which saw residents and councillors tear into the council’s repeated failure to stem systemic incompetence

Lib Dems launch petition to save Southwark’s last police front counter

Southwark Liberal Democrats have launched a petition to save Walworth Police Station’s front counter, warning that its closure would leave the borough without any place where residents can speak to the police in person. 

Statement on Assisted Dying Bill (Third Reading)

Bobby Dean MP shares his views on Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, commonly known as the Assisted Dying Bill.

Community unites to restore the Wandle

Following a major oil spill, a Crowdfunder for the South East Rivers Trust has raised over £25,000 to fund urgent pollution tracking and river restoration efforts.

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.

Affordable Homes

Twickenham and Richmond Lib Dems are committed to increasing the supply of affordable housing. 

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.

Sue Wixley selected as Putney's Prospective Parliamentary Candidate

First woman ever selected by the Liberal Democrats as Putney candidate

Wandsworth membership hits record levels

European elections see surge in supporters

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.

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.