Introducing our candidates for the May 2026 election
Here is the full list of our amazing community champions standing in the local elections in Barnet this May.
19 Apr 2026
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
Senior London Lib Dems call for “decisive action” after attempted antisemitic attack in North London.
Responding to the news of an attempted arson attack at the Finchley Reform Synagogue in the early hours of Wednesday 15th April,...
15 Apr 2026
Reasons why you should vote for the Liberal Democrats on 7th May
With the May elections just weeks away, the Liberal Democrats in Barnet have a unique opportunity to break through and get our hardworking local candidates elected.
30 Mar 2026
Bexley
Transport
Bexley misses out on DLR extension
Local Lib Dem candidate says residents deserve more than a token terminus
7 Dec 2025
Cost of living
Labour’s Budget – “A Missed opportunity”
Local Lib Dem leader Oliver Brooks says "Rachel Reeves’ budget will produce dismal growth over the next five years*
27 Nov 2025
Rubbish, antisocial behaviour and lack of care from Tory Bexley Council
Residents complained about the lack of response from the Conservative led Council in keeping the area clean and tidy
26 Mar 2024
Brent
Continuing our long-standing campaign to clean up Brent
Brent Liberal Democrats are continuing their long-standing campaign to clean up Brent’s streets and tackle fly-tipping after years of decline under the Labour Council.
DR
5 Jan 2026
Tackling Poorly Managed Homes in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
Brent is a diverse borough where everyone deserves to live in a safe, clean neighbourhood. However, the rapid growth of Houses in...
AG
2 Jan 2026
Stop the Mayor of London’s Above-Inflation TfL Fare Hike
Liberal Democrats across London are calling for Mayor to scrap their inflation busting fares hike - which will only make the cost of living crisis worse.
CC
12 Dec 2025
Bromley
Churchill Theatre - Secret Buyer Revealed
After months of secrecy, Bromley's Conservative Councillors have finally revealed the identity of the secret buyer of the Churchill Theatre - Galliard Group - who have also purchased the old Civic Centre Site.
19 Jun 2025
Proposal to build 350 houses in St Mary Cray on Green Belt Land
Land Improvement Holdings are consulting with local residents about a proposal to build 350 houses in St Mary Cray. The proposals are at an early stage – they have not yet submitted a formal planning application.
12 May 2025
Sale of Freehold of Churchill Theatre
Following last year’s announcement of their intention to sell the Churchill Theatre site, Bromley Council has now issued a public notice to confirm the sale in accordance with the terms of the covenant that gifted the site to the people of Bromley in 1879
13 Apr 2025
Camden
Camden
Camden Lib Dems celebrate 10 Councillors elected on 7th May
The Camden Liberal Democrats are celebrating 10 councillors elected to Camden Council in the recent local elections.
CLD
13 May 2026
Camden
Camden Liberal Democrats speak out on Golders Green attacks
We are shocked and appalled by the stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green today. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and the wider Jewish community at this distressing time.
CLD
29 Apr 2026
Camden
Camden Liberal Democrats' Statement on Antisemitism
As Liberal Democrats, we believe that everyone should be able to go about their lives and practise their religion freely and without fear. Every place of worship must be safe and feel safe, and we stand firmly against all forms of hate, including antisemi
CLD
21 Apr 2026
Croydon
Croydon
Croydon Mayor says "Sorry" over speech therapy failures
Mayor of Croydon Jason Perry has been forced to apologise following Croydon's Council botched transition to a new provider for Speech & Language Therapy services in the borough.
CLD
24 Oct 2025
Croydon
Town Hall debate on Upper Norwood Lollipop Man as petition is handed in
A petition to save a popular lollipop man in Upper Norwood has been submitted to Croydon Council. The petition, signed by almost 500 residents, triggered a debate at a Full Council meeting on Wednesday 16th July.
CLD
17 Jul 2025
Croydon
“Croydon Needs Radical Change – Not More Political Failure”
“Croydon Needs Radical Change – Not More Political Failure,” says Lib Dem Mayoral Candidate Richard Howard
CLD
12 Jun 2025
Ealing
Ealing
Liberal Democrats with residents call for Cleveland Park clean-up
Liberal Democrat Councillor for Ealing Broadway, Adam Keenan, and local campaigner Mandy Lurie have been collecting signatures in...
17 Jun 2026
Ealing
Ealing Lib Dems disappointed at the lack of face to face engagement routes for vulnerable residents
Space in Perceval House will be open for community groups, charities and businesses to rent from Monday, 8th June 2026.
17 Jun 2026
Ealing
Ealing Liberal Democrats blame Labour for Broadway Living going bust
Councillor Gary Malcolm spoke at Ealing Council's Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, 10th June 2026 about Broadway Living going bust.
17 Jun 2026
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
Gideon Amos visits Thamesmead
Lib Dem Spokesperson for Housing speaks to RAQ residents
20 Dec 2025
GBLD Hold AGM for 2025
Lord John Russell was our speaker at our annual meeting
30 Nov 2025
Local Lib Dems Campaigning Around the Borough
Greenwich Liberal Democrats are out campaigning year-round.
25 Nov 2025
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
Liberal Democrat Statement: Labour continue to lose ground in Hammersmith & Fulham
The recent resignation of Labour councillors in Hammersmith & Fulham confirms what we’ve been hearing on the doorsteps for months: Labour no longer represents this borough — or the country.
23 Jul 2025
Hammersmith and Fulham
Local Campaigner Roy Pounsford selected as Lib Dem candidate for the Fulham Town By-election
Roy Pounsford: "I will be an independent voice to ensure the Labour-dominated council delivers for Fulham residents."
21 May 2025
Nicola's blog: Looming tax rises and Hammersmith Bridge update
Growing budget hole likely to be filled by tax rises, Hammersmith Bridge closures on weekends and Lib Dem meeting with special guest Monica Harding MP.
17 Oct 2024
Haringey
Lib Dems welcome Kanye West ban, but demand answers over Wireless Festival “stakeholder” claim
Haringey Liberal Democrats have called for urgent transparency following the collapse of plans for Kanye West (Ye) to headline Wireless Festival in Finsbury Park
7 Apr 2026
Council resists scrutiny of Finsbury Park contract
Liberal Democrats continue to call for scrutiny of a five-year festival deal, despite negative signals from council legal officers.
27 Mar 2026
SUCCESS! Berkeley Road Footway resurfacing
Footway between Crouch Hall Road and Russell Road APPROVED for resurfacing in the coming financial year
5 Mar 2026
Harrow
Harrow
Unaffordable rent in Harrow
The Harrow LibDems have warned that working families and young people are being “priced out” of Harrow as recent data published by the Office of National Statistics has revealed that the average resident is spending 39.7% of their income on rent.
HLD
21 Aug 2025
Harrow
BAN PAAN SPITTING IN HARROW
Paan is a type of chewable which can contain tobacco which when spat out in public by the user leaves red staines on our public highways. It is unhygienic and difficult to clean.
HLD
8 Aug 2025
Harrow
Save Harrow Police Station
SIGN OUR PETITION TO SAVE 24/7 FRONT DESK. The 24/7 Front Counter at Harrow Police station to CLOSE due to neglect from Tories and Labour.
HLD
7 Aug 2025
Havering
Hillingdon
Hillingdon
Badenoch plans to cut state pension will send "shiver down the spine" of pensioners across Hillingdon
After being hammered by years of the Conservatives’ economic vandalism and the new government’s decision to cut the Winter Fuel Payment, this support is needed now more than ever.
1 Feb 2025
Hillingdon
Liberal Democrats want to see a better Heathrow, not a bigger one
The building of Heathrow's third runway would have significant environmental, social and economic impacts across west London.
29 Jan 2025
Hillingdon
Eleventh Hour Reprieve for Beck Theatre
The Beck Theatre has a new operator who will take over its operation when the current contract with Trafalgar ends
TC
18 Dec 2024
Hounslow
Hounslow
Chair of Hounslow Liberal Democrats on tax, pledges, and coalitions
MyLondon spoke with the Chair of the Hounslow Liberal Democrats and candidate for the Isleworth Ward, Roger Crouch.
6 May 2026
Hounslow
‘The terrible decisions of both the main political parties have just hardened my support for the Liberal Democrats’
Arthur Haynes, Our Candidate standing in Chiswick Homefields explains his view.
1 May 2026
Hounslow
‘Councillors in Hounslow are insufficently engaged, leading to disunity and disconnect’
Roger Crouch, Chair of Hounslow Liberal Democrats and a candidate in Isleworth explains his view.
22 Apr 2026
Islington
Sadiq Khan’s inflation-busting tube fare rises show “Labour have given up on London”
Labour’s London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has confirmed that tube fares in London will rise by 5.8%: more than inflation and in spite of a national fare freeze.
15 Dec 2025
Labour to slash affordable housing requirements in London and cut cash for communities
A recent joint paper from the Government and London Mayor has confirmed that the fast-track for developers will fall from 35% to 20% and the cash required from developers to improve local areas will be halved.
9 Nov 2025
Stop Islington Council's Fleecehold
Leaseholders whose freehold is owned by Labour-run Islington Council are being hit with eye-watering building works bills – with little say, little transparency, and virtually no way to challenge the costs.
30 Sep 2025
Kensington and Chelsea
Planning
Campaign update - Silvertime application withdrawn!
The application for a new 24/7 gambling shop on Earl's Court Road has been withdrawn
30 Jan 2025
Transport
End the e-bike chaos!
The Conservative-run council in Kensington & Chelsea must do more to end the scourge of inappropriately parked e-bikes on our streets.
15 Jan 2025
Kensington and Chelsea
Save Kensington High Street and Worlds End post offices!
Kensington High Street and Worlds End post offices are at risk of closure. Sign our petition to save our local post offices.
19 Nov 2024
Kingston
Hook & Chessington North By-election
Lorraine Dunstone - your Lib Dem candidate
KLD
29 May 2024
Building a new leisure centre for Kingston
Liberal Democrat councillors have successfully ringfenced £44 million for building our new leisure centre. Although construction...
KLD
8 Mar 2023
Ed Davey's Christmas card competition
🎅🎄Ed Davey MP was pleased to award the winners of his Christmas card competition, which had the theme of "a Royal Christmas". Ed...
KLD
22 Dec 2022
Lambeth
LIB DEMS HAIL DEMOCRATIC REFORMS IN LAMBETH
After a prolonged and delayed Annual Meeting of Lambeth Council on 1 June 2026, the Liberal Democrats have achieved significant changes to the way the Council operates.
CG
3 Jun 2026
Statement from the Council Group of the Lambeth Liberal Democrats
It’s two weeks now since the local elections. Thank you for your patience. As a Council Group, we understand you’ll likely have been wondering what’s been happening at the Town Hall. We have set out below our negotiating principles and next steps.
CGLLD
24 May 2026
St Leonards By Election candidate
We are delighted to announce that Alex Davies has been selected to stand in the upcoming St Leonards By Election
LLD
23 May 2026
Lewisham
Crofton Park
Richard Elliott for Crofton Park
Liberal Democrats have reselected local resident Richard Elliott as candidate in the June 18th by-election caused by the immediate resignation of the Green Party's Liam Shrivastava.
21 May 2026
Borough
All Change. But can the Greens Deliver?
A lot has changed in Lewisham politics. Labour's 55-year reign is over. They were reduced to just 14 seats at the election on May the 7th. All eyes are now on Lewisham Green Party to see if they can make a difference.
11 May 2026
Catford South
"Speeding buses shake our windows" - Lib Dem Hina Takes Action
Hina Bokhari, a Liberal Democrat London Assembly Member, recently visited Sandhurst Road to find out more about the vibration problems faced by residents from speeding buses and other vehicles.
5 May 2026
Merton
Making Merton ‘a Great Place to Grow Up’
Merton Liberal Democrats unveil proposals to improve opportunities, wellbeing and support for young people.
21 Apr 2026
Lib Dems launch plans for a Safer and Cleaner Borough
Merton Liberal Democrats launch ‘Safer, Cleaner Borough’ plan to restore pride in local communities. Under Labour, both Merton’s police front counters have been closed to the public.
17 Apr 2026
Wimbledon MP: “Tories have betrayed residents on Wimbledon Park”
Conservative Lord Banner’s amendment, which passed yesterday, weakens legal protections for Wimbledon Park. Paul Kohler MP slams the Conservatives for hypocrisy and failing to stand up for residents.
15 Apr 2026
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
Lib Dems back legal challenge over Labour’s affordable housing cuts
Liberal Democrats in Southwark have backed a legal challenge against the Mayor of London’s decision to slash affordable housing requirements - saying it exposes Labour’s failing record on housing across the capital.
24 Jun 2026
Southwark Liberal Democrats call for end to Brexit mess
On the 10 year anniversary of the vote to leave the European Union, Southwark Liberal Democrats are joining national calls to put Britain back in the heart of Europe.
23 Jun 2026
Southwark Lib Dem Leader urges solidarity with trans community, and EHRC guidance to be withdrawn
Cllr Victor Chamberlain, Southwark’s Liberal Democrat Group Leader, has today written to the Labour Minister for Equalities, Bridget Phillipson, urging her to withdraw the EHRC guidance.
5 Jun 2026
Sutton
Local News
Community spirit at St Helier Festival
The St Helier Charitable Foundation brought the community together once again with a free festival on 20th June.
7 Jul 2026
Local News
Arts and culture blooming across Carshalton
This summer has seen arts and culture take centre stage in Carshalton with two local arts events running in Carshalton in June and July.
7 Jul 2026
Local News
Update on Water Levels at Carshalton Upper Pond
There appears to be a leak in the upper pond (by Honeywood). We believe it is under the railings along Pound Street, opposite The Greyhound.
AJ
6 Jul 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
Town Centre Buzzing as Hundreds Celebrate First-Ever Centre Stage Richmond
The Liberal Democrat led council introduces festival that brings music, markets, and community spirit to Richmond High Street, with strong support from residents and local businesses.
14 Sep 2025
Labour Slashes £45 Million from Richmond!
Richmond Council is set to lose £45 million every year under Labour’s plans to 'fix' local finances. That’s the biggest cut in London – even though Richmond is the only outer London borough hit.
1 Sep 2025
Lib Dems Slam Met Plan to Close Local Police Front Counters
Twickenham and Richmond Lib Dems have slammed Met Police's front counters closure at Twickenham Police Station. Cllr Gareth Roberts, London Assembly Member for the South West Constituency, has launched a petition calling on the Mayor to keep them open.
23 Jul 2025
Waltham Forest
Lib Dems Applaud High Court Ruling Over Palestine Action Ban
The Liberal Democrats have welcomed the High Court’s ruling that the proscription of Palestine Action under terrorism laws was unlawful.
27 Feb 2026
Higham Hill
Our Plan for Safer Streets
Recent incidents near Blackhorse Road station have highlighted the urgent need for traffic calming in our area.
13 Feb 2026
Higham Hill
New Superloop: The Lib Dem Response
At present, the 158 is meant to arrive every six minutes between 7am and 7pm, Monday to Saturday - around ten buses per hour. TfL proposes cutting this to eight buses per hour and adding five SL14 services, a net increase of three buses per hour.
30 Jan 2026
Wandsworth
Putney
Crime and policing in Southfields: Survey
If you live in Southfields, we'd like to hear from you! Do you think crime and anti-social behaviour are a big problem or not?...
7 Dec 2024
Community
Hundreds gather to celebrate 100 years since construction of London’s first ever Mosque in Southfields
We were honoured to be invited to attend the 100th anniversary of this cultural landmark
4 Nov 2024
AELTC
Wimbledon tennis expansion plans approved – despite ongoing concerns
London's Deputy Mayor has approved AELTC expansion but questions over use of land continue
2 Nov 2024
Westminster
Huge Response to Lib Dem Oxford Street Pedestrianisation Survey
The Marylebone Liberal Democrats have had a huge response to our recent survey regarding the Mayor of London’s plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street.
19 Nov 2025
Marylebone Liberal Democrats Demand Action on E-Bike Parking
Marylebone Liberal Democrats urge Westminster Council to act on dangerous e-bike parking, calling for stricter rules, designated bays, and enforcement to keep pavements safe and accessible.
29 Oct 2025
Keeping Marylebone Clean
Helen Toeman, campaigner for the Marylebone Liberal Democrats, said: “Fly-tipping has become a real eyesore in parts of Marylebone, and residents are fed up. The Council needs to take responsibility for regul
29 Oct 2025