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
Bromley Conservative Councillor blames rape victim
Conservative Councillor Shaun Slator has posted offensive comments about the victim of a rape in neighbouring Greenwich. The Liberal Democrats have called for his immediate resignation.
2 Jan 2023
New Community Sports Centre at Norman Park
The new Community Sports Centre at Norman Park Bromley represents a triumph of hard work, vision and commitment to the future of the athletics track for generations to come, all achieved by the volunteers at local athletics club Blackheath & Bromley Harriers.
30 Dec 2022
Lib Dems Call for a Digital Exclusion Champion in Bromley
The Lib Dems have called on Bromley Council to appoint a Digital Exclusion Champion, develop a digital inclusion strategy and to commit to ensuring all council policies give specific consideration to people without digital access.
15 Dec 2022
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
Refugees should be welcome in Haringey and the UK-an open letter
The Lib Dem Leader of the Opposition in Haringey, Cllr Gail Engert has penned an open letter calling on Labour-run Haringey...
HLD
7 Sep 2015
Labour Cabinet due to spent nearly £86,000 of public money to rebrand Haringey Council
A Labour Cabinet member is due to agree to spend nearly £86,000 of public money to rebrand Haringey Council next Friday. This is...
HLD
11 Sep 2015
Council hands £15m from sale of council homes to government-instead of building homes with the cash
Labour-run Haringey Council has handed the government £15m from the sale of local council homes under right-to-buy. The Labour...
HLD
19 Sep 2015
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
Reclaim These Streets Vigil
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
12 Mar 2021
Cressida Dick Must Resign
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
13 Mar 2021
Conservatives Plan To Change London's Proportional Voting Systems
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
18 Mar 2021
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 move motion to end cladding scandal
Merton Liberal Democrats are moving a motion for the council cabinet to sign up to the ‘End Our Cladding Scandal’ campaign. The...
28 Jan 2021
Merton Lib Dem budget amendments
Merton Liberal Democrats realise that the coronavirus pandemic has put a severe strain on the budgets of councils across the...
22 Mar 2021
Safety in Merton
We have all been moved by the awful news of Sarah Everard and send our heartfelt sympathies to her family and friends. For some,...
22 Mar 2021
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
Southwark Council Started Zero Council Homes in Last Year
Liberal Democrats have eviscerated a Labour council’s housebuilding claims as it reveals exclusive statistics showing that the council started building zero council homes in 2024/2025, down from 28 the previous year
8 Apr 2025
Damp and mould in Southwark’s Housing Costs NHS £1.8 million
A damning report seen by the Liberal Democrats has suggested that the health effects of Damp and Mould in Southwark’s council housing could be costing the NHS over £1.8 million a year.
7 Apr 2025
Thames Water Slammed by MP in Parliament for “Reckless” Southwark Disruptions
Luke Taylor MP, Liberal Democrat London Spokesperson and MP for Sutton and Cheam, used a debate he secured in Parliament to slam Thames Water over severe disruptions they have caused in the north of Southwark.
4 Apr 2025
Sutton
Bobby Dean
WATCH: Bobby backs plan to tackle sewage dumping
Bobby Dean, Lib Dem parliamentary candidate for Carshalton and Wallington, backed plans to clean up Britain’s waterways in a speech at the Liberal Democrat conference.
17 Mar 2024
Sutton
Overstretched police taking over 16 hours to respond to burglary calls in London
Police in London are taking over 16 hours on average to respond to burglary calls, damning new figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have revealed.
8 Apr 2024
Bobby Dean
Bobby Dean features on BBC and ITV national election broadcast
Bobby Dean, the Lib Dem Parliamentary candidate for Carshalton and Wallington, has featured on a national election broadcast, to air on BBC One and ITV throughout April.
4 Apr 2024
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
Ban home repossessions and evictions over the Christmas period
Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats have called on the Government to bring in an emergency ban on banks repossessing people’s homes over the Christmas period. It comes as analysis by the party revealed a “nightmare before Christmas,” with roughly 62,500 homeowners nationwide due to see their mortgage rate hiked between now and 31 December.
16 Dec 2022
Funding for infant Free School Meals in Waltham Forest slashed by £238,239 in real terms
The government has slashed funding for free school meals for 4-7 year olds in Waltham Forest by £238,239 in real terms, shocking new figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have revealed.
6 Jun 2022
Waltham Forest's GP services stretched to breaking point as patients face brief appointments
Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats have blasted the “stark postcode lottery” facing people in North East London, with 96,017 GP appointments in April clocking in at under 5 minutes.
6 Jun 2022
Wandsworth
Tax
Wandsworth hit by National Insurance bombshell
Cost of living crisis bites
4 Jun 2022
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