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Cllr Hannah Matin’s perspective on Labour’s Disability cuts

Liberal Democrats oppose Labour’s cuts to disability benefits–piling more misery onto the most vulnerable in society while Labour refuse to tax big businesses more. Cllr Hannah Matin shares her own experience of the welfare system and the changes needed.

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.

Janet Grauberg Selected as Liberal Democrat Candidate for West Hampstead By-Election

The Camden Liberal Democrats are delighted to announce Janet Grauberg as their candidate for the upcoming West Hampstead by-election, now called for Thursday 28th August.

Cake maker bakes up a storm for Macmillan Coffee Morning in Upper Norwood

Residents in Upper Norwood were treated to homemade cupcakes as people gathered at All Saints Church on Friday 27th September to raise money for Macmillan.

Leader of Ealing Lib Dems rose to new heights this summer in the Himalayas!

Leader of the Opposition Liberal Democrat Gary Malcolm: update on his climbing expedition to the remote Kang Yatse 2, in the Indian Himalayas

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.

Large swing to Lib Dems in council by-election

20% swing from Labour to Lib Dems in West Thamesmead

1,879 Thank Yous

Lib Dem Simon de Deney congratulates Mayor-elect Caroline Woodley and thanks Hackney voters for their support

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.

Fundraiser Launched for Hornsey Library Square bench

Cllr Luke Cawley-Harrison, Liberal Democrat councillor for Crouch End, has launched a joint crowdfunding appeal with the organising team of the Crouch End Festival, for an additional bench to be located in the newly renovated Hornsey Library Square.

The other side of Caregiving

Liberal Democrats Select Candidates for Hillingdon

Hillingdon Liberal Democrats have appointed Jonathan Banks as our candidate for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner, Ian Rex-Hawkes as our candidate for Uxbridge and South Ruislip, and Alex Cunliffe as our candidate for Hayes and Harlington.

Liberal Democrats Launch Campaign to Save Islington Upper Street Post Office

Islington’s Upper Street Post Office faces closure, putting vital services at risk for locals. Liberal Democrats Kate Pothalingam and Terry Stacy are campaigning to save it, urging the community to sign a petition to keep this essential branch open.

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.

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.

COUNCILLORS FIGHT SCHOOL CLOSURES

We want the Council to look again at an alternative proposal for merger, put forward by school governors, that has support of 83% of local people and is projected to save £1.5m.

Lewisham Member elected London Young Liberals' Chair

New Chair of London Young Liberals, Lewisham’s Data Officer Josh Mitte, interviewed by Maggie Clarke, Lewisham Events Officer.

Lib Dem MP for Wimbledon calls for profit cap on "profiteering" private SEND providers

The Liberal Democrat MP for Wimbledon, Paul Kohler MP, has criticised "profiteering" by many private special educational needs providers, as the party calls for a cap on their profits to end the scandal.

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Number of primary school pupils reaches all time low in Southwark

Figures obtained by the Southwark Liberal Democrats has revealed that the lowest ever number of primary school applications had been made in Southwark, with the number decreasing for 6 years in a row. 

Bobby slams cuts to adoptive and kinship family support fund

Bobby Dean MP (Lib Dem, Carshalton and Wallington) has demanded that the Government reverse its latest cuts to support for adoptive and kinship families.

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.

Lib Dem Council supports new “Library of Things” at Patch Twickenham

Richmond’s Lib Dem Council has joined forces with Library of Things and Twickenham co-working space Patch (42 York Street) to open the borough’s first branch of the “Library of Things” social enterprise.

Millions Raised in Parking Fines But Streets Still Crumbling

In 2024, Waltham Forest Council issued over 158,000 parking fines, raking in over £6 million — the second highest haul in the country.

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.

Ban the Blocklists

Edward Lucas stands up to a sinister government ban on outside experts with critical views.