Around London

Trump-proof the BBC Petition

The BBC is under attack from Trump and his cronies like Farage. We must defend our national broadcaster against those who want to destroy it.

Lib Dems across London call for better policing.

Government refuses to acknowledge "outrageous" Met Police cuts in London.

A win for Alperton! Tube station to be upgraded

After years of campaigning by Lib Dem Councillors Anton Georgiou, Hannah Matin, Paul Lorber & Charlie Clinton, as well as London Assembly Member Hina Bokhari, Brent Council has finally approved funding for Alperton Station to be upgraded.

Give Brent Back Our Bins

Thanks to decisions by the Labour run council, our streets are filthier than ever. It's time to get the basics right and give Brent back its bins.

Opposition to Charging for Car Parking at Norman Park

Bromley Council have announced they intend to start charging for the use of the car park at Norman Park. The Liberal Democrat Bromley Town Councillors are opposed to this proposal.

New deal for Churchill Theatre

Bromley Council has agreed to accept an offer from a developer for the leasehold of the Churchill Theatre site.

Parliamentary Spokesperson Katie Mansfield on how we can Revitalise our High Streets

Parliamentary spokesperson for Hampstead and Highgate, Katie Mansfield, chaired the Liberal Democrat working group on High Streets and Town Centres, examining how to revitalise the places at the heart of our communities.

Sir Vince Cable launches Camden Liberal Democrat manifesto

Camden Liberal Democrats launched their manifesto for the 7th May council elections last night (24th March), with former party leader Sir Vince Cable. The manifesto has six key headlines of what a Liberal Democrat council will do if elected...

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.

Croydon Council compensation to tenants increases by TENFOLD say Lib Dems

The Housing Ombudsman has released its latest annual report revealing that Croydon Council paid out over £18K to tenants in compensation during 2023/24 - more than TEN TIMES the amount from the previous year.

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.

Adam Keenan, first Lib Dem Councillor Elected in Ealing Broadway

Ealing Liberal Democrat Councillor Adam Keenan - Children (Education, Children's Services, Special Educational Needs, Fostering and Looked After Children) Spokesperson & Ealing Broadway Ward Councillor.

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.

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.

Lib Dem campaigners keep pressure on Greenwich Council over cladding

Steve Day is aiming to bring developers to book over various building defects and cladding on the buildings at Royal Artillery Quay through a Council amendment.

2026 Local Elections

Have you ever considered standing to become a local Lib Dem councillor in the Royal Borough of Greenwich?

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.

Blaise Baquiche running for Chelsea & Fulham

MP candidate vows to restore trust for Chelsea & 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.

Thames Water announces two-year works across Crouch End

Major upgrade follows Lib Dem campaign

Are carers in Haringey missing out on support?

Money Saving Expert accuses Haringey Council of sharing misleading information on its website which could lead to unpaid carers missing out on financial support

Defacing graves is unacceptable

The Harrow LibDems are shocked by the news that Muslim graves were defaced in Carpenders Park Cemetery.

The other side of Caregiving

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”

Hounslow Liberal Democrats slam Labour Council as fly-tipping "spirals out of control."

Fly-tipping in Hounslow is spiralling out of control, and Liberal Democrats say the Labour-run council has failed to act leaving residents to pick up the cost. Lib Dems are pushing solutions to clean up the borough and tackle the problem properly.

The Liberal Democrats fix Labour's bike Problem

After months of disruption and frustration caused by Labour’s mishandling of e-bike contracts, the Liberal Democrats have stepped in with a clear, practical solution—restoring connections and bringing order back to local streets.

Mourning Ed Cooke

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

Mourning Andrew Hyett

It is with great sadness that we report on the death of local Liberal Democrat member and colleague Andrew Hyett.

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.

Tackling the Housing Crisis

Lib Dems launch an ambitious plan to guarantee decent homes for all.

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.

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.

Lib Dem Group leadership announced

The new Lib Dem group on Lambeth Council have chosen their leader and officers for the new term.

Clapham Park By Election Called

Lambeth Council have announced a second vacancy, this time for Clapham Park Ward. The third elected councillor, a Green Party member, has had to resign due to health.

Taking action to make Sandhurst and Sangley Roads safer

For many years local residents have been raising concerns about noise, vibrations from buses, damage to parked cars and the overall safety record of Sandhurst and Sangley Road.

Ending the suffering in Gaza and the West Bank

We can’t turn a blind eye to the devastation across the Occupied Territories if we want to achieve a permanent peace for Palestinians and Israelis.

Merton Liberal Democrats: A Healthier Merton

Only 6 in 10 eligible women in Merton receive breast cancer screening each year - below the national average. Local NHS services are under sustained pressure, with major repair backlogs at St Helier Hospital.

Merton Liberal Democrats set out plans for a thriving local economy

Merton Liberal Democrats have set out their plan for a Thriving Local Economy, outlining how they would revitalise the borough’s high streets and support local businesses as part of their 2026 election manifesto.

Levelling Up Funding Snub for Redbridge

“Disgraceful” Levelling Up snub ignores community in the London Borough of 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.

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.

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.

Hackbridge River Wandle restoration to begin in September

Spades will be in the ground in early September as work begins to restore a stretch of the River Wandle around Culvers Avenue in Hackbridge.

Changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain are wrong

Bobby Dean reacts angrily to the Government’s proposed changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain rules.

Labour Slashes £45 Million from Richmond!

Richmond Council is set to lose £45 million every year under Labour’s plans to 'fix' local finances. That’s the biggest cut in London – even though Richmond is the only outer London borough hit.

Lib Dems Slam Met Plan to Close Local Police Front Counters

Twickenham and Richmond Lib Dems have slammed Met Police's front counters closure at Twickenham Police Station. Cllr Gareth Roberts, London Assembly Member for the South West Constituency, has launched a petition calling on the Mayor to keep them open.

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.”

Safer Streets win for Mitcham Lane

Progress made as more cyclists use local road

AGM report and results

Find out what happened at our annual meeting.

833 children in Central and Northwest London are on waiting lists for specialised dental care

833 children in Central and Northwest London are stuck on NHS waiting lists for specialised dental care, including some with severe tooth decay or other serious dental problems, shocking new figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have revealed.

Hospitals in Westminster and City of London lose 4,175 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 Westminster and City of London, with medically fit patients left stuck in hospital beds waiting for care.