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
Around London
Lib Dem News from across London
The Liberal Democrats are campaigning across our city. Here is some on the most recent news from our London teams.
Barnet
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
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
Beckenham MP Bob Stewart found guilty of a racially aggravated public order offence
Conservative MP for Beckenham, Bob Stewart has today been found guilty of a racially aggravated public order offence when he told an activist to “go back to Bahrain” in December 2022. He has been fined £600 plus costs.
3 Nov 2023
Tudor Griffiths is the Lib Dem Candidate for the Hayes and Coney Hall By-election
The Liberal Democrats have announced that their candidate for the Hayes and Coney Hall by-election on 7th December will be local resident Tudor Griffiths. Tudor and his family have lived in Hayes for over 20 years.
29 Oct 2023
Liberal Democrat Councillors lobby for improvements at the Public Transport Liaison Group Meeting
The meeting was attended by representatives from Southeastern, Network Rail, Transport for London, Stagecoach, GoAhead, a London Taxi representative - a great opportunity for Lib Dem Councillors to get stuck in on transport issues residents raise with us.
21 Oct 2023
Camden
Camden
Press Coverage: CNJ Intro Interview with Charlie Clinton, Holborn & St Pancras Parliamentary Candidate
Following our PPC selection announcement for Holborn & St Pancras the Camden New Journal did a deep dive interview to introduce our candidate, Charlie Clinton, to their readers.
11 Jan 2024
Camden
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.
17 Mar 2024
Camden Borough
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.
4 Mar 2024
Croydon
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'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
6 Feb 2023
Crime
Lib Dems welcome change in Policing
Ealing Lib Democrats welcome the news that Ealing Police force is to have a Borough Commander again.
6 Feb 2023
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
The London Cycling Campaign
The London Cycling Campaign kicked off their #ClimateSafeStreets event in Greenwich over the weekend, to raise awareness and showcase support for their 5th May local election asks.
26 Apr 2022
Our Greenwich Peninsula candidates' concerns for the area
Pollution in The Peninsula
2 May 2022
Thank you to our candidates and supporters
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THOSE WINNING LIBERAL DEMOCRATS FROM ACROSS THE UK WHO ARE TURNING THE TIDE
22 May 2022
Hackney
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
Haringey
Civic Centre costs balloon to £70 million
The cost of upgrading Haringey's council offices has ballooned from £24 million when it was originally planned, up to £58 million by January 2022, and now up to £70 million - meaning the cost has almost tripled.
HLD
28 Apr 2023
Haringey housing service has just 18% satisfaction amongst leaseholders
Data released by Labour-run Haringey Council has shown that just 18% of leaseholders are satisfied with the performance of the council’s housing...
HLD
21 Apr 2023
Comment: Finsbury Park devastation
Responding to the scenes at Finsbury Park over the weekend, Cllr Luke Cawley-Harrison (LD-Crouch End), Leader of the Opposition on Haringey Council,...
HLD
17 Apr 2023
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
Islington
Liberal Democrats choose Vikas Aggarwal as their candidate for Islington North
Local Liberal Democrats have announced their candidate to challenge Labour at the next General Election. Vikas Aggarwal won the selection vote by party members earlier this month.
20 Sep 2023
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
Local party
Earl's Court WIN at 2022 local elections
Cllr. Tim Verboven joins Cllr Linda Wade fighting for Earl's Court.
17 May 2022
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
Lambeth Residents Outraged as Parking Charges Surge.
Last month, Lambeth Council consulted residents over controversial changes to parking fees. As a result, Lambeth residents face up to a 385% hike in new parking charges, impacting low-income households the hardest!
15 Mar 2023
Urgent Probe Needed on Council’s £170K ‘Friends and Family’ Contract With Start-Up, Says Lib Dems
Labour-run Lambeth Council is facing calls for a full independent inquiry into awarding a £170,000 contract to artificial intelligence start-up AskPorter.
23 Mar 2023
Lib Dems call for emergency funding to protect Lambeth’s vulnerable families from hiked heating charges
Labour-run Lambeth Council is facing calls to create an Emergency Fund to offset rising heating costs.
31 Mar 2023
Lewisham
Genuinely Affordable Housing
Lee Green Candidate James Foulkes has been out with the Lib Dem team talking to residents about their concerns.
16 Apr 2022
Scrap the Energy Price Rise
This is an emergency. Cancel October's planned energy bill rise to save people £1600.
13 Aug 2022
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
Labour council bosses vote down motion to keep Little League Free
Last year Merton Council announced plans to charge local Little League football groups up to £4,000 a year to play in public parks. Liberal Democrats...
8 Jul 2018
Children’s health put at risk as Council approve new school in pollution hotspot
Tonight Merton Council approved building a new school in South Wimbledon, despite serious air quality concerns. Cllr Simon McGrath - a member of the...
15 Nov 2018
Merton Liberal Democrats’ submission to the Heathrow Airspace and Future Operations Consultation
Heathrow Airport is consulting on proposed new flight paths, to make better use of the existing two runways and in preparation for the new third...
4 Mar 2019
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
Software Update!
Redbridge has upgraded its email and website software, apologies for the lack of content whilst the team familiarise themselves with this new...
17 Jan 2023
Southwark
Liberal Democrats Call for Mobile Parking Bays to Solve Lime Bike Issues
The Liberal Democrats have written to the council to demand urgent action to resolve inconsiderate parking of Lime bikes across the borough, after they secured in-principle commitments from Lime on solutions.
11 Dec 2024
Extraordinary Meeting of Council to Address “Serious Failures” Blocked by Labour
Southwark Labour have blocked the Liberal Democrats’ calling of an Extraordinary Meeting of the Council to address “Serious Failings” found by an independent housing watchdog.
10 Dec 2024
Government Urged to Intervene Over “Serious Failings” In Southwark Housing
The Liberal Democrats have written directly to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities, and Local Government, Angela Rayner, to urge for intervention after the Regulator of Social Housing found “serious failings”
4 Dec 2024
Sutton
Bobby Dean
Bobby Dean: Bottom-of-the-barrel Budget fails to fix the NHS
Lib Dem candidate, Bobby Dean, has slammed the Chancellor’s budget for failing to take action on the crisis in the NHS.
6 Mar 2024
Bobby Dean
Bobby Dean to speak at the UK River Summit & Festival being held on the River Wandle
Bobby Dean, Liberal Democrat candidate for Carshalton and Wallington, will be speaking at The UK River Summit, which is being held on May 21st 2024 at Morden Hall on the River Wandle.
4 Mar 2024
Bobby Dean
Carshalton and Wallington’s MP refuses to support sewage sickness compensation scheme
Sutton Liberal Democrats have slammed local MP Elliot Colburn for not supporting a compensation scheme for swimmers who get sick from sewage.
5 Dec 2023
Tower Hamlets
D3 Bus Saved!
Thank you so much to all who signed our petition to save the D3 bus route. Over a thousand of you signed the petition, which was successful in gaining local media coverage and which the local Liberal Democrats presented to the London Assembly in September.
4 Dec 2022
Twickenham and Richmond
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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
Barts NHS Trust waiting lists have risen by 7,765 since last year
Barts NHS Trust waiting lists have hit 118,897, up from 111,132 when Rishi Sunak made his pledge to cut them at the start of last year. Waltham Forest Lib Dems have called for the government to reverse its NHS spending cuts.
6 Feb 2024
Almost £125million needed to fix crumbling Whipps Cross Hospita
£124,175,118 is needed to clear Whipps Cross Hospital's repair backlog, new analysis by the Liberal Democrats has found.
29 Dec 2023
Waltham Forest MPs refuse to support sewage sickness compensation scheme
Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats have slammed local MPs for not supporting a compensation scheme for swimmers who get sick from sewage.
14 Dec 2023
Wandsworth
Brexit
19,580 EU nationals in Wandsworth left in limbo
Automatic right to stay should be granted
22 May 2020
Brexit
Government must extend Brexit transition period
Failure to make progress in trade talks means an extension is needed
5 Jun 2020
Housing
Govt planning system changes won't help
We condemn plans to reform the planning system that will do nothing to alleviate the housing crisis in Wandsworth.
10 Aug 2020
Westminster
Westminster and City of London MP urged to back puppy smuggling bill
Westminster and City of London Liberal Democrats are demanding that Nickie Aiken, Conservative MP, back a bill to end puppy smuggling in the UK.
12 Jun 2023
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.
14 Jun 2023
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