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
Another day, another PM
The Tory leadership merry-go-round may have resulted in the coronation of a new unelected leader but that doesn't help families in Bromley and across the country struggling to heat their homes and put food on the table.
27 Oct 2022
Public Meetings at Bromley Council - Time for Live Streaming
The Lib Dems believe Bromley should embrace live streaming to let residents see their council in action, joining the 85% of other London councils who already do so.
2 Nov 2022
Is Knife Crime becoming normalised on our streets?
Lib Dem Councillor Graeme Casey witnessed a disturbing instance of knife culture in Orpington Walnuts Shopping Centre on Saturday 5th November. No one was injured, and Cllr Casey immediately called the Police to report it but it underlined just how normal it has become to see people carrying knives.
10 Nov 2022
Camden
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
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
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
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
What a load of rubbish! 54,000 complaints about rubbish in Haringey in just 2 years
54,000 complaints about rubbish in Haringey in just 2 years. Haringey’s Labour-run council had 54,365 complaints about...
HLD
31 Aug 2015
Haringey has most fly-tipping in the UK
Haringey has the most fly-tipping in the whole of the UK according to a Freedom of Information request by the Press...
HLD
2 Sep 2015
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
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
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
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
GLA2021 Elections Confirmed
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
14 Feb 2021
Lib Dems join Kennington residents in seeing off unwanted development
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
16 Feb 2022
Lambeth Boundary Review Update
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
17 Feb 2021
Lewisham
Cost of Living
Scrap the Energy Price Rise
This is an emergency. Cancel October's planned energy bill rise to save people £1600.
13 Aug 2022
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
Labour and Conservative councillors block plan to pump extra cash into schools
Last night (22 Jan 2020), Labour and Conservative councillors lined up to block further consideration of a proposal for a new...
23 Jan 2020
The Lib Dem plan for a fresh start for Merton
What is Merton Council for? Neither the Labour administration nor the Conservative opposition seem to have an answer to this...
4 Mar 2020
Restore free travel for under 18s
Restore Free Travel for Under 18s in London Siobhan Benita, Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of London, has called on the...
26 Jun 2020
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
Liberal Democrats React to New Council Leader
Cllr Victor Chamberlain, Leader of the Southwark Liberal Democrat Opposition Group, has reacted to the news that Cllr James McAsh has been nominated by the Labour group to replace Cllr Keiron Williams as Leader of the Council,
1 Jul 2025
“Road So Full of U-Turns, We’re Calling It ‘Keir Starmer Lane’"
Southwark Liberal Democrats have launched a campaign to address a Bermondsey road that is so beset by u-turns, they’ve dubbed it “Keir Starmer Lane”.
30 Jun 2025
Liberal Democrats call for “ambition and leadership” on housing from London Mayor
Southwark Liberal Democrats have formally responded to the consultation on the new London Plan, calling for a range of measures to improve the city, but specifically call for action to boost genuinely affordable housing.
27 Jun 2025
Sutton
Sutton
New River Wandle Restoration Project to Revitalise Wildlife in Carshalton and Wallington
A new project is coming to restore a stretch of the River Wandle in Carshalton and Wallington.
14 Feb 2025
Bobby Dean
Bobby Dean MP Pushes for Stronger Financial Education in Schools
Bobby Dean MP, Carshalton and Wallington is calling for improvements in financial education to ensure young people are better equipped with essential money-management skills.
10 Feb 2025
Sutton Conservatives won’t oppose government’s care-busting jobs tax
Conservatives fail to vote against rises in ENICs
6 Feb 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
Black History Month: The story of Leyton resident Loris Wilson, a Windrush Generation nurse who inspired her daughters to be ‘independent women’
Every October, Black History Month gives us an opportunity to learn about the experiences and contributions of people of Caribbean and African descent to Britain, a history that is often absent from school textbooks and mainstream narratives.
16 Oct 2023
Just 15% of children in Waltham Forest Council's care saw a dentist last year
Data uncovered by the Liberal Democrats has shown that just 15% of children looked after by Waltham Forest Council had their teeth checked by a dentist last year – below the London average of 71% and far behind Liberal Democrat-run Kingston Council at 93%
28 Jul 2023
Barts Health NHS Trust lose 1,068 bed days to social care backlogs
New research published by the Liberal Democrats has revealed the impact of the social care crisis on the NHS in Barts Health NHS Trust, with medically fit patients left stuck in hospital beds waiting for care.
7 Jul 2023
Wandsworth
Tax
Wandsworth hit by National Insurance bombshell
Cost of living crisis bites
4 Jun 2022
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