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
ULEZ Expansion - the Right Policy, Implemented Badly
The Liberal Democrats are committed to fighting to improve air quality for Bromley residents - where thousands of lives are prematurely cut short due to pollution each year and many more suffer from asthma.
28 Nov 2022
Bromley is up for sale!
Bromley Council have announced plans to sell off significant buildings across Bromley including the Civic Centre, Community House in Bromley, Beckenham Public Halls, the cottage and depot at Church House Gardens and the Council’s remaining interest in The Glades.
JI
2 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
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
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
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
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
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
Restarting Campaigning!
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
29 Mar 2021
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
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
Call for Name-Blind Recruitment to Improve Council Diversity
Liberal Democrat councillors have demanded Merton Council implements a name-blind recruitment process after it was revealed that...
12 Aug 2020
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
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
Lib Dems call for review of construction company use following damning investigation into Barking balcony collapses
The Southwark Liberal Democrats have reiterated their call to urgently review the use of Bouygues, a housing construction firm, following damning investigations by the BBC into balcony collapses in Barking in 2023, which were constructed by Bouygues.
26 Jun 2025
Support local businesses that go green, say Southwark Liberal Democrats
On London Climate Action Week, the Southwark Liberal Democrats have announced a new policy that would both support small businesses and help reach climate goals.
25 Jun 2025
Sutton
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
Sutton
Government Rejects Call to Intervene in Children's Cancer Services Relocation
The Government has declined to intervene in the decision to move the children's cancer services from the Royal Marsden in Sutton to Evelina London Children's Hospital in central London.
10 Mar 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
Iain Duncan Smith MP urged to back puppy smuggling bill
Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats are demanding Iain Duncan Smith back a bill to end puppy smuggling in the UK.
6 Jun 2023
Chingford MP votes to cover up dangerous school buildings
The Liberal Democrats have criticised Iain Duncan Smith after they voted to hide detailed data of crumbling school buildings in Waltham Forest.
26 May 2023
Thames Water’s apology is far too late after years of sewage scandal
Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats have called for Thames Water to be overhauled following an overdue apology for sewage dumping.
19 May 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