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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
Council Funding: Labour forcing Londoners to “pay for their inaction” says London Lib Dem MP
Luke Taylor, Liberal Democrat MP for Sutton and Cheam and the party’s spokesperson for London, has reacted to the government’s new council funding announcement.
18 Dec 2025
Tube fare rises hitting Londoners hard
Tube fares in London will rise by 5.8% - more than inflation and despite a national fare freeze – Labour’s London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has confirmed.
10 Dec 2025
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
Borough Of Brent
Standing United Against Racism and Xenophobia in Brent
Brent Lib Dems passed a motion at Council in September calling for the council and all politicians to stand up against racism. Read the full motion here.
PL
by Paul Lorber
16 Sep 2025
Explainer: Controlled Parking Zones in Alperton
When we are out talking to residents or reading your emails — concerns around over-parking are one of the most common complaints.
CC
31 Jul 2025
Lib Dems tell Labour to Stop Messing Up Brent
A Lib Dem Motion at the Council Meeting in July 2025 challenges Brent Council to start tackling the public concern about the dirty state of Brent streets and public spaces.
CC
29 Jun 2025
Bromley
Lib Dems use budget debate to call for investment in Bromley Town Centre
Town centre regeneration and support for the vulnerable are at the forefront of Bromley Liberal Democrats’ vision for the borough, as outlined in a proposed amendment for Bromley Council’s budget for 2025–26.
27 Feb 2025
Foodbank Christmas Visit by Lib Dem Councillors
Councillors Sam Webber & Julie Ireland met with Bromley Foodbank at their final session before Christmas, at their hub in central Bromley.
19 Dec 2024
Four-hour A&E waiting times at risk in Bromley
The government is dropping its pledge to meet the four-hour A&E waiting times target by the end of this Parliament.
WC
14 Dec 2024
Camden
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
Camden
West Hampstead Lib Dems object to revised plans for the O2 site which cut affordable housing to just 20%
Cllr Janet Grauberg and candidates Patrick Stillman and Aarti Wadhwani submitted objections to the latest application from developers Landsec for redevelopment of the O2 Shopping Centre, car park and former Homebase site.
CLD
6 Apr 2026
Croydon
Croydon
Nando's submit planning application for the Crystal Palace Triangle
A planning application for a Nando's restaurant in the Crystal Palace Triangle has been submitted to Croydon Council.
CLD
7 Feb 2025
Croydon
Christmas Bookstall in Crystal Palace raises money for Crisis
Last Saturday saw the annual Christmas Fair take place at St John the Evangelist on Sylvan Road, with a big community turnout in spite of the blustery wind and rain.
CLD
29 Nov 2024
Croydon
Cllr Claire Bonham backs community campaign for safer crossing in Upper Norwood
A community campaign for a safer crossing in Upper Norwood was backed by Croydon Council last night, as a local councillor and residents put the case for action to be taken.
CLD
12 Dec 2024
Ealing
Ealing
Ksenia Maximova: My start as an Walpole ward councillor
Walpole Liberal Democrat Councillor Ksenia Maximova reflects on her first months on Ealing Council and shares some of the issues residents have brought to her and explains why she believes every case should be investigated first-hand.
29 Jul 2026
Ealing
Local Liberal Democrat Councillors assist volunteers in transforming open space on Church Path
Local community bands together to transform unkempt open space.
29 Jul 2026
Ealing
Ealing Labour ignore calls for review of the West Middlesex Golf Club decision by Lib Dems
Ealing Liberal Democrats called in the decision on WMGC.
29 Jul 2026
Enfield
Enfield Lib Dems pressure council to address dangerous North Circular crossing
Enfield Lib Dem campaigners have been leading pressure on the council to reconsider a pelican crossing on the North Circular in Enfield that is regularly used by schoolchildren.
26 May 2023
10,635 patients face 12-hour A&E waits across North London
Analysis by Enfield Liberal Democrats has revealed that 10,635 patients across North London waited more than 12 hours in hospital Accident & Emergency departments in February alone.
18 Apr 2023
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
One Year On from the 2024 General Election
Liberal Democrats make a difference in Parliament and Greenwich Borough
5 Jul 2025
Shooters Hill By-election Update
While we didn’t win this time, we are encouraged by the appetite for change on the doorstep.
29 Jun 2025
Lib Dem campaigners speaking to residents
It’s been a busy few months for Greenwich Borough Lib Dem campaigners.
21 Apr 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
Policing
Local London Assembly Candidate CHRISTOPHE NOBLET vows to restore proper Community Policing
West Central London Assembly Candidate Christophe Noblet has hit out at years of short-sighted cuts and neglect that has left Fulham without a single operational police station.
25 Jan 2024
Environment
Thames Water board must RESIGN
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the board of Thames Water to resign and for the implementation of a new plan for the company.
25 Jan 2024
Transport
Stop playing games with Hammersmith Bridge!
Fulham Lib Dem Jelena Sarmo demands action over Hammersmith Bridge.
19 Jan 2024
Haringey
Lib Dems condemn Kanye West booking for Wireless Festival in Finsbury Park
Haringey Liberal Democrats have condemned the announcement that Kanye West will headline all three nights of the Wireless Festival in Finsbury Park this July.
1 Apr 2026
Haringey
Finsbury Park deal is an “insult to democracy”
Liberal Democrat councillors and local election candidates have responded angrily to Haringey Council’s decision to sign a five-year deal for festivals in Finsbury Park.
20 Mar 2026
Council “on brink of bankruptcy”
Haringey to receive 4th biggest government bailout in England, and is set to overtake the top 3 within three years.
24 Feb 2026
Harrow
Harrow
Closure of Northwick Park Hydrotherapy Pool
Harrow LibDems contact hospital and support the petition to stop its closure.
HLD
26 Jul 2025
Harrow
Summer BBQ
Celebrating success at our Summer BBQ with Olly Glover MP
26 Jul 2025
Harrow
Council Contact “not good enough”
Admission by the Conservatives that run the Council!
HLD
18 Jul 2025
Havering
Hillingdon
Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
Conservative MP voted against plan to keep abusers and murderers locked up
Last week, Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner MP David Simmonds voted against exempting 6 more offences from early prison release - including breaching stalking protection orders and sexual harm prevention orders, revenge porn, and even murder.
JG
by Joseph Gaunt
17 Dec 2024
Hillingdon
Many over 80s at risk of losing Winter Fuel Payments in Hillingdon as Lib Dems calls on govt to “change course”
9,802 pensioners aged over 80 in Hillingdon face uncertainty over Winter Fuel Payments due to the government’s cuts
25 Sep 2024
Hillingdon
Future of the Beck Theatre
The latest update on the future of the Beck Theatre was disclosed and debated at last Thursday’s meeting of Hillingdon Council.
TC
2 Dec 2024
Hounslow
Hounslow
‘I was drawn to the Lib Dems by their visible, hard-working commitment to local communities’
James Charrington, Our candidate standing for Chiswick Riverside writes about why he decided to join the Liberal Democrats.
15 Apr 2026
Hounslow
A Liberal Democrat choice in every Hounslow ward
With the close of nominations for council candidates today, Hounslow Liberal Democrats are pleased to announce that residents in every ward up for election in Hounslow’s council elections will have the opportunity to vote for a Liberal Democrat candidate.
9 Apr 2026
Hounslow
John Howliston 1933-2026
Hounslow Liberal Democrats are sad to report the death on 2nd April 2026 of former councillor John Howliston at the age of 92.
6 Apr 2026
Islington
Operator found for Mount Pleasant Post Office
The Clerkenwell Liberal Democrats have welcomed the announcement that the Mount Pleasant Post Office has been saved, with a new operator secured to take over the vital community service.
28 May 2025
Delight as Upper Street Post Office Saved From Closure
Islington Liberal Democrats have welcomed the announcement that the Upper Street Post Office has been saved, with a new operator secured to take over the vital community service.
28 May 2025
PRESS RELEASE: Islington Lib Dems demand Emily Thornberry votes against disability benefits cuts, as rebellion brews
Our recent press release demands that, as rebellion brews, Emily Thornberry must vote against cuts to disability benefits.
25 May 2025
Kensington and Chelsea
Kensington and Chelsea
Best ever set of results for Liberal Democrats!
The Lib Dems won 72 seats at the General Election on July 4th.
12 Jul 2024
Transport
Holland Park Roundabout Consultation: Have Your Say
Assembly candidate Christophe Noblet comments on TfL's proposed changes for Holland Park Roundabout and Shepherd’s Bush Green.
20 Feb 2024
Local party
Christophe Noblet selected for GLA constituency
The Liberal Democrats have chosen Earl’s Court campaigner Christophe Noblet to fight the West Central seat in next year’s Greater London Assembly elections.
5 Dec 2023
Kingston
Breaking: Cllr Cobbett resigns as ward councillor for Green Lane & St James
Lib Dem councillor, Tim Cobbett, has handed in his resignation to Kingston Council after working hard for local residents in New Malden since being first elected 2018.
KLD
30 Sep 2022
Lib Dems on Kingston Council call for Proportional Representation
Liberal Democrats in Kingston passed a motion at last night's Full Council meeting calling for the Government to implement Proportional Representation (PR) for Local Elections in England.
KLD
13 Jul 2022
Lib Dems Win in Delayed New Malden Village Election
Liberal Democrats in New Malden Village have thanked local residents after they backed the team of Mark Durrant, Lesley Heap and Robert Kim in the delayed election.
KLD
24 Jun 2022
Lambeth
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
Lib Dem Group leadership announced
The new Lib Dem group on Lambeth Council have chosen their leader and officers for the new term.
LLD
20 May 2026
Lewisham
Britain
Liberal Democrats Get Things Done
Don't take our word for it, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says so. Ed Davey isn't interested in dividing Britain, he want to fix it. Vote Lib Dem on the 7th of May.
9 Apr 2026
Lewisham
Josh Matthews for Mayor
Lib Dems select former councillor and sustainability professional Josh Matthews for Mayor of Lewisham
8 Apr 2026
Rubbish
Labour's Rubbish - Fly-tipping soars yet again
Lib Dem campaigners have again condemned the Labour Council’s inaction on litter and fly-tipping as official figures name Lewisham as the third-worst borough in the entire country for illegal rubbish dumping.
19 Mar 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
152 Key worker homes approved in Southwark with wins for local residents
Southwark’s planning committee this week approved 152 affordable homes reserved for key workers – including for nurses, police officers, and firefighters – whilst also securing some concessions for local residents to mitigate impacts.
9 Jul 2026
Southwark Liberal Democrats Welcome Return of Car Clubs to Southwark
The Southwark Liberal Democrats have welcomed the return of car clubs to the borough following new partnerships between Southwark Council and operators including Hiyacar, Enterprise and Co-wheels.
2 Jul 2026
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
Sutton
Bobby Dean
Changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain are wrong
Bobby Dean reacts angrily to the Government’s proposed changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain rules.
BDMP
1 Sep 2026
Bobby Dean
Standing up for Animal Welfare
Bobby Dean supports higher welfare standards in farming and stronger penalties for animal cruelty.
BD
29 Aug 2026
Bobby Dean
Cleaning up political donations
Bobby Dean argues for a fairer, more transparent system for funding political parties.
BDMP
26 Aug 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
Local News
Where is Labour's fight to restore Hammersmith Bridge?
This week the Liberal Democrats protested Hammersmith & Fulham council to ask one simple question, where is the fight to restore Hammersmith Bridge?
8 Jul 2026
Sarah Olney
Sarah Olney calls for the Hammersmith Bridge to be funded
Sarah Olney, MP for Richmond Park, has publicly written to the Transport Minister calling for immediate government action. Repair our Hammersmith Bridge!
3 Jul 2026
Local News
Lib Dems call for full restoration of Hammersmith Bridge
Local Liberal Democrats have renewed calls for a full refurbishment of Hammersmith Bridge, warning that current proposals risk entrenching years of disruption rather than delivering the long-term solution residents need ...
1 Jul 2026
Waltham Forest
Higham Hill
Labour: Soft on Crime, Soft on Prevention
Labour Mayor Sadiq Khan broke his pledge to keep a police front desk in every borough. Soon, Waltham Forest will lose its only one, in Chingford.
27 Oct 2025
Higham Hill
Lower Bills, Cleaner Rivers – Lib Dem Plan
Shockingly, a quarter of every bill never reaches the pipes – it just pays off Thames Water’s massive debt.
23 Sep 2025
Grove Green
Illegally Parked Car and Caravan on Norlington Road
Several residents have contacted us to see if anything can be done about the car and caravan that have been illegally parked without license plates on the corner of Norlington Road and Richmond Road for weeks.
27 Feb 2026
Wandsworth
Wandsworth
Lib Dem policies unveiled following manifesto launch
The Manifesto, and a summary of key points from a Wandsworth perspective, are made available in this news item.
25 Jun 2024
Wandsworth
General Election Launch with special guest Nick Clegg
You are invited to the launch of the Putney general election campaign - this Friday 14 June
11 Jun 2024
Putney
Mark Lejman chosen to stand in West Putney by-election
Local resident and Wandsworth Lib Dems chair to stand for his home council seat.
11 Apr 2024
Westminster
Marylebone Liberal Democrats: Listening to Local People on Oxford Street Plans
Martin Kersh and Helen Toeman have begun a consultation regarding the Labour Mayor of London’s plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street. Many local people do not feel that their views have been taken into account.
29 Oct 2025
Lib Dems call for two month cancer treatment guarantee to support patients in London
The Liberal Democrats have called for a new legal right for cancer patients to start treatment within 62 days of an urgent referral, as part of a plan to boost survival rates and improve treatment for those affected by the disease.
27 Sep 2023
Cities of London and Westminster Conservative MP votes to cover up school concrete crisis
Cities of London and Westminster Conservative MP, Nickie Aiken, has today voted against a parliamentary motion which would have forced the government to publish key information on the RAAC crisis.
8 Sep 2023