Around London

Deep shock and sadness at the attack on a synagogue in Manchester

These murders are shocking and senseless, and this incident will create fear for Jewish people across London and the UK as they mark Yom Kippur.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cllr Nancy Jirira stands up for tenants affected by heating breakdowns

Thousands of tenants on Camden’s council estates have had problems with their heating this winter.

“Council funding allocation means Camden residents will pay more, and get less” say Lib Dems

Councillor Janet Grauberg took Labour councillors to task for celebrating the Labour Government’s funding allocation which delivers real terms cuts to funding.

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.

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.

Ealing Labour recruit Spin Doctor on six figure salary whilst cost of living burden rises for residents!

Ealing Liberal Democrats say Ealing Labour focusing on the wrong things.

Ealing Labour finally tax developers after 15 years delay!

Ealing Labour have finally got round to introducing the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) 15 years after it was introduced in...

Lib Dem campaigners speaking to residents

It’s been a busy few months for Greenwich Borough Lib Dem campaigners.

More broken promises from Greenwich Council

Green Garth put up for sale without the promised consultation

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.

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.

Haringey declares No Confidence in Thames Water

Following a Liberal Democrat motion, Haringey Council has unanimously declared no confidence in Thames Water. It also committed the council to requesting that the government place Thames Water into special administration.

Comment: Forest Bikes expansion

Lib Dems in Haringey have been calling for the introduction and expansion of these e-bike trials for many years, and it is good to see the council pushing ahead.

The other side of Caregiving

A bright future for the LibDems pt. 2

We started 2024 with 15 LibDem MPs. We finished up with 72, the highest total for a 3rd party for 100 years.

NHS Falling Apart Under the Tories

40,594 people in Hillingdon waited more than four hours in A&E last year

Government letting Hillingdon "grind to a halt" as 306,758 on NHS waiting lists

There are 306,758 incomplete patient pathways on a waiting list in North West London - the equivalent of 108 per 1,000 patients Local Lib Dems accuse the government of letting NHS North West London “grind to a halt”

Isleworth Action Day - Saturday 7th March

The Hounslow Liberal Democrat team will be campaigning alongside our friends from Richmond Council to win in Isleworth.

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.

Islington Liberal Democrats Launch Spring Survey

Since the general election, many people have been disappointed to see bills continuing to rise and the promises made by Labour before the election being quietly abandoned. This is not the change we were promised—and it’s not the change people need.

Mourning Ed Cooke

We are sad to report on the death of longstanding Liberal Democrat member Ed Cooke.

Blaise Baquiche for Chelsea & Fulham

Blaise Baquiche has been selected by members to stand for Chelsea & Fulham at the next General Election

RBKC Lib Dems urge air action

Our Borough has some of the most polluted air in London. Lib Dems challenge the Conservative-run Council and Labour Mayor to act.

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.

Liberal Democrats' Historic Win on Kingston Council

Liberal Democrats in Kingston have thanked local residents after securing their best ever result, holding control of Kingston Council, electing 41 out of 45 councillors to work hard for local residents on the Council covering all but one ward in the Borough.

FURY AS LAMBETH LABOUR SEEKS TO APPOINT COUNCILLOR CHARGED WITH SERIOUS OFFENCES TO COMMITTEE – LIB DEMS DEMAND RESIGNATION

Cllr Donna Harris, Leader of the Lambeth Lib Dem Council Group and Chair of Lib Dem Women, has called for Cllr Irfan Mohammed — charged with sexual offences — to resign from Lambeth Council after he left the Labour Party to sit as an indpendent.

CLLR DONNA HARRIS CONDEMNS “APPALLING” CONDITIONS FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES PLACED IN LAMBETH BY WESTMINSTER AND CAMDEN COUNCILS

Cllr Donna Harris, Leader of the Lib Dem Group has written to Council Leader Claire Holland, demanding urgent action following shocking reports of residents living in unacceptable conditions at the the Waterloo Hub Hotel.

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.

Lewisham's inexplicable continued twinning with the city of Managua (Nicaragua)

The twinning dates back to the idealistic time of the Sandinista revolution and Labour’s lurch to the far left across Britain and Lewisham. It ignores that Nicaragua is now a dictatorship under Daniel Ortega, strongly criticised by Amnesty International.

Merton Lib Dems Call for Walk-In Women’s Health Hubs

Merton Liberal Democrats demand action after years of Labour inaction on women’s health. Their “Her Health Matters” Strategy would deliver a full Women’s Health Needs Assessment and set up local Women’s Health Hubs.

Merton borough to have no ‘public-facing’ police station under new Met plan

Merton Liberal Democrats have slammed the decision to close both Wimbledon and Mitcham police front counters, leaving Merton borough with no public-facing police station for the first time in living memory.

Lib Dems to fix Labour’s landlord licencing mess

Southwark Liberal Democrats have announced that in their alternative budget for the council, they will include measures to raise standards in private housing, including shared houses and those requiring landlord licenses. 

Half of all repairs phone calls not answered

45% of all repairs phone calls are not answered, a council report has revealed.

Local Bus Routes at risk!

MPs Luke Taylor and Bobby Dean and London Assembly Member Hina Bokhari have hit out at Labour following news that several bus routes in South London are now at risk of cuts.

Fighting endless roadworks

Lib Dem Sutton Council is taking action to stop roadworks dragging on too long, using new powers to charge companies daily fees for working on roads during peak hours.

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.

Richmond Lib Dem Council Gets Tough on Fly Tipping With Increased Fines of up to £1,000

Richmond’s Liberal Democrat Council is introducing heavier penalties for anyone caught fly-tipping in the borough.

Waltham Forest Rated Red for Potholes

Waltham Forest is one of only 13 local authorities to receive a RED rating, the lowest rating possible, for the condition of the roads.

Labour Blocks Bid to Save Police Front Desk

More broken promises by Labour! In his last election manifesto, Labour Mayor Sadiq Khan pledged to keep “a 24-hour police front office counter in every borough.”

General Election Launch with special guest Nick Clegg

You are invited to the launch of the Putney general election campaign - this Friday 14 June

Mark Lejman chosen to stand in West Putney by-election

Local resident and Wandsworth Lib Dems chair to stand for his home council seat.

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.

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.