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
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
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
The Knife Crime Epidemic- Protecting our young people
We were all shocked by the horrific stabbing of a 15-year-old schoolgirl in Croydon, just after a teenager was stabbed to death in Petts Wood. It really feels like we’re in the middle of a knife crime epidemic, and young people are at the centre of it.
9 Oct 2023
Lidl Beckenham will close in November 2023
Like the many residents that have contacted us we are extremely sad that Lidl in Beckenham is closing in November 2023. Find out more about the site and Lidl's plans in Beckenham.
8 Oct 2023
Bromley South Station - a priority for investment
Network Rail have told us that Bromley South has been identified as a priority for improving the capacity of the station.
7 Oct 2023
Camden
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
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
Hina backs calls to protect Warren Farm
Lib Dem London Assembly Member Backs Calls for Warren Farm to Stay Rewilded
5 Mar 2023
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 & Policing
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
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
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
Haringey Council slammed by Housing Watchdog
Labour-run Haringey Council has been slammed by the UK’s housing watchdog (ombudsman) for a “culture of apathy and acceptance of poor practice” in its dealings with council tenants and leaseholders.
HLD
4 Jul 2023
Lib Dems push forward in Tottenham by-election
For the second successive by-election, Haringey Liberal Democrats are celebrating success after more than doubling their share of the vote in Hermitage & Gardens.
HLD
30 Jun 2023
Haringey Council dodges scrutiny on Finsbury Park decision
Haringey Council has been accused of using a technicality in order to agree a contract which will rent out Finsbury Park for 5 years without undergoing any scrutiny.
HLD
28 Jun 2023
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
Islington
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
Lib Dems: Thames Water’s apology is far too late after years of sewage scandal
Lambeth Liberal Democrats have called for Thames Water to be overhauled following an overdue apology for sewage dumping.
19 May 2023
Lambeth Liberal Democrats Announce Chris French as the Parliamentary Candidate for Vauxhall
At the next election, the people of Vauxhall will have the chance to elect Chris French as their Liberal Democrat MP.
18 May 2023
Lib Dems: Sinking school places is a sorry state for Lambeth pupils
The Liberal Democrats have expressed their disappointment that 10 percent of Lambeth’s state-funded secondary schools will begin to close this summer.
13 May 2023
Lewisham
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 Push Mayor to Reconsider Sutton London Trams Extension
The Liberal Democrats have pushed the Labour Mayor of London Sadiq Khan to reconsider his decision to drop plans to extend the London Trams network from Colliers Wood, through Merton to Sutton should more funding become available.
3 Dec 2023
Wimbledon Park: Council bosses must stand by historic legal promises to protect park from over-development
Lib Dem Cllr Paul Kohler has spoken out against Merton Council's decision to approve controversial plans to build on parts of Wimbledon Park. The plans would see a new 10 storey stadium, a maintenance complex and over 9km of roads.
27 Oct 2023
Lib Dems call on Merton’s Labour Council to allow proper debate of “outrageous” plan to build on Wimbledon Park
Merton Council has finally confirmed that the AELTC's planning application to build an industrial scale tennis complex on Wimbledon Park will be heard by Merton's Planning Committee on Thursday 26 October.
8 Oct 2023
Newham, Barking and Dagenham
Redbridge
Software Update!
Redbridge has upgraded its email and website software, apologies for the lack of content whilst the team familiarise themselves...
17 Jan 2023
Southwark
Tourists Back a Tourist Tax
Southwark Liberal Democrats have released a video in which several tourists back a plan from the Lib Dems to create a voluntary levy of £2 a night at hotels and hostels, which they say could raise millions of pounds for local services.
9 Jul 2025
Liberal Democrats React to New Southwark Labour Leader...Again
Southwark Liberal Democrats have issued a statement in reaction to Southwark Labour’s chaotic leadership election, as it is understood that Cllr Sarah King has won the re-run leadership election 27 to 25, overturning Cllr James McAsh’s initial election
8 Jul 2025
A year of Labour let down comes as no surprise to Southwark residents
At the anniversary of the 2024 General Election, Southwark Liberal Democrats have reflected on the poor record of the Labour government
4 Jul 2025
Sutton
Sutton
TfL introduces long term fix for 154 bus after community pressure
Community pressure has led to Transport for London (TfL) taking long-overdue action to improve the reliability of the 154 bus route.
7 Apr 2025
Bobby Dean
Motor Finance Scandal: Thousands of local victims
Thousands of residents in Carshalton and Wallington could have fallen victim to the motor finance scandal, where finance firms unfairly overcharged customers for car loans.
11 Mar 2025
Bobby Dean
Bobby Dean MP Questions Martin Lewis on Effectiveness and Future of Lifetime ISAs
During a Treasury Committee meeting, Bobby Dean MP, Liberal Democrat MP for Carshalton and Wallington, questioned financial expert Martin Lewis on the effectiveness of Lifetime ISAs, raising concerns about their long-term value and fairness.
10 Mar 2025
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
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
Thames Water price hike labelled “disgraceful” and urged to be scrapped
Liberal Democrats in Waltham Forest have called for Thames Water to scrap their 3.29% water bill hike and have said that there should be “no price rises until water firms scrap insulting overseas dividends and executive bonuses”.
16 Feb 2024
Lib Dems demand "Burglary Response Guarantee" as 81% of cases go unsolved in London
New analysis from the Liberal Democrats has revealed that a staggering 81% burglaries went unsolved by the Metropolitan Police in the year ending September 2023.
15 Feb 2024
Waltham Forest's schools set to receive a £7.8 million cut to spending power
Schools in Waltham Forest are set to be hit with a £7.8 million cut to spending power in 2024/25 data from the National Education Union (NEU) reveals.
12 Feb 2024
Wandsworth
Community
Happy Diwali!
Social attitudes are changing with the UK's first Hindu PM
25 Oct 2022
Brexit
EU deal makes our lives poorer
Future relationship? What future relationship?
30 Dec 2020
Roads
Safety Improvements in Lavender Hill
Reconfiguration of busy junction out for comment
31 Dec 2020
Westminster
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