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
Have your say: consultation on housing allocation scheme
Bromley Council has opened a consultation on proposed changes to its housing allocation scheme, which determines how social housing is allocated and let across the Borough.
10 Nov 2023
Churchill Theatre Site – Sale and Redevelopment Confirmed
After months of secrecy, Bromley's Conservative Executive Committee has finally admitted that they are going to dispose of the freehold of the Theatre and Library so it can be redeveloped.
9 Nov 2023
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
Camden
Camden
Black History Month
October was Black History Month - a time for us to celebrate the Black British community in Camden and beyond, and to recognise their contributions and discover their stories.
12 Nov 2024
Camden
Full Council 14/10/24 - Camden Lib Dems report back
At the most recent full council meeting, the Camden Liberal Democrat group played a pivotal role in shaping the discussion, challenging Labour on two poor government decisions that are impacting our communities in Camden.
22 Oct 2024
Camden
Restoring links with Europe for young people
Liberal Democrats want to fix our broken relationship with Europe. Giving young people the opportunity to live, study and work in Europe is a vital first step.
11 Oct 2024
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 say pedestrians need wellies to wade through subways in Hanger Hill
Blocked drains, uncleared leaves and filthy streets.
2 Apr 2025
Ealing
Lib Dems Victory as Freedom of Information Log finally delivered
FoI Log gives residents access to information online.
19 Mar 2025
Ealing
Ealing Labour reject Lib Dem costed proposals to reverse Children's Centres closures and safe clean streets
Ealing Liberal Democrats priorities in this year's budget were protecting children's centres, a new housing approach, safe and clean streets and expand independent advice with a Citizens' Advice Bureau (Ealing is the only borough in London not to have one
5 Mar 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
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods
We welcome the prospect of wider and more meaningful consultation.
4 Apr 2022
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
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
Transport
Stop playing games with Hammersmith Bridge!
Fulham Lib Dem Jelena Sarmo demands action over Hammersmith Bridge.
19 Jan 2024
Local Party
Blaise Baquiche running for Chelsea & Fulham
MP candidate vows to restore trust for Chelsea & Fulham.
19 Jan 2024
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
Lib Dem candidate Dawn Barnes: “Save Whittington maternity unit”
Lib Dem Parliamentary candidate for Hornsey & Friern Barnet, Dawn Barnes, has joined calls to save Whittington Hospital’s maternity unit.
HLD
9 Jan 2024
Haringey recycling rate falls to 12 year low
Haringey Council have been accused of being asleep at the wheel after the recycling rate fell to a low not last seen since 2011/12.
HLD
6 Feb 2024
Haringey Doesn’t Know What Commercial Property It Holds
Admission from the council that “we do not currently have an accurate up to date list of all commercial property owned by the Council.”
HLD
30 Jan 2024
Harrow
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 South / Liberal Democrat Campaign for Racial Equality Action Day
The Hounslow Liberal Democrats will be joining forces with the Liberal Democrat Campaign for Racial Equality (LDCRE) for a special Action Day in the key target ward of Hounslow South.
9 Mar 2026
Hounslow
Isleworth Action Day - Saturday 7th March
The Hounslow Liberal Democrat team will be campaigning alongside our friends from Richmond Council to win in Isleworth.
3 Mar 2026
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
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 school children and residents put in harm’s way due to crumbling concrete, say Lib Dems
Lambeth Liberal Democrats have written to Cllr Claire Holland, Leader of the Council, urging an immediate review of Council owned buildings and homes built between the 1950s and 1980s, after the Government warned some concrete buildings are at risk of col
1 Sep 2023
Labour Overview and Scrutiny Call-in is a “Summer Shambles”, say Lambeth Lib Dems
Lambeth Liberal Democrats have written an open letter to Cllr Atkins, Chair of the Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee, regarding the emergency vote on the proposed Somerleyton Road development which was mired in controversy.
25 Aug 2023
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”.
23 Aug 2023
Lewisham
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
Traffic restrictions on Abbey and Pincott Roads
With very limited notice, Merton Council has introduced road closures to limit traffic between Merantun Way and Merton High Street. This means there are road closures at the junctions of Pincott Road/High Path and Abbey Road/Station Road.
21 Mar 2025
Merton Council failing on borough of sport ambitions
Merton Council has been criticised for a lack of progress towards its flagship ambition of becoming “London’s first Borough of Sport” after analysis by the Liberal Democrats revealed that Merton is lagging behind other London boroughs in key measures
29 Jan 2025
Wimbledon MP demands action in Parliament over service charge scandal
Wimbledon's Liberal Democrat MP, Paul Kohler, has condemned the "shock bills" imposed on leaseholders through variable service charges, with some hit by unpredictable increases of over £1,000.
5 Dec 2024
Newham, Barking and Dagenham
Redbridge
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
Labour fail to defend record as Lib Dems call for Cleaner and Safer Streets in Southwark
Southwark Liberal Democrats have tabled a motion to this evening’s (12th November) Council Assembly calling for urgent action to tackle rising crime, antisocial behaviour and filthy streets across the borough.
12 Nov 2025
Lib Dem MP challenges Government on Met Police cuts as Southwark faces rising crime
Liberal Democrat London Spokesperson Luke Taylor MP has challenged the Government over cuts to the Metropolitan Police during Prime Minister’s Questions, warning that Londoners are being left less safe as officer numbers fall and police counters close.
6 Nov 2025
Local Councillor Receives Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to Community
Cllr Maria Linforth-Hall has received a Political and Community Lifetime Achievement Award from the Building Blocks Initiative (BBI), as part of the annual Pride of Southwark awards.
5 Nov 2025
Sutton
Bobby Dean
Housing crisis leading to "the death of meritocracy", says Bobby Dean MP
Bobby Dean MP has warned that Britain’s housing crisis is now so severe it is killing meritocracy, as soaring house prices leave young people locked out of home ownership.
18 Nov 2025
Bobby Dean
Dean pushes for a fraud strategy that finally confronts big tech failures
Bobby Dean has been pressing the government to ensure that big tech companies are properly held to account for tackling online fraud.
18 Nov 2025
Bobby Dean
Bobby Dean challenges the gambling industry on offshore tax loopholes
At a recent Treasury Select Committee hearing, Bobby Dean MP confronted gambling industry leaders over their use of offshore tax arrangements. He argued that taxes on the sector could help fund important services at a time when public finances are tight.
18 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
Strengthening relations with the EU is vital to offset the dangers of Trump’s return to the White House
Waiting for the outcome of the American Presidential Election on Tuesday night was difficult for me. I felt an immense sense of dread, reminiscent of when Donald Trump first won the Presidential Election back in 2016.
8 Nov 2024
A year on from Hamas’ brutal 7 October attack, the need for diplomatic intervention has never been more important
It is a year to the day since the atrocious terror attack on Israel by Hamas, where they brutally murdered hundreds of people and took 255 people hostage.
7 Oct 2024
Streetlights on during daytime
One of the streetlights on the alleyway between Murchison Road and Claude Road is broken and remains lit during the daytime.
16 Oct 2024
Wandsworth
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
Tooting
Success in fight for Disabled Mobility
Wandsworth Council has responded to our concerns over access to Tooting Common
24 Aug 2020
Safer streets
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods mishandled
We call on Wandsworth Council to release data on trials
14 Sep 2020
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