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
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.
HM
by Hannah Matin
7 Apr 2025
Labour Approve Atlip Gardens Development Despite Objections
Labour Council ignores residents requests for improvements.
CC
14 Mar 2025
Liberal Democrats double down on services in Brent
Lib Dems present bold budget alternative
DR
2 Mar 2025
Bromley
Lib Dem Councillors’ revised road safety scheme implemented at key junction in Beckenham
Liberal Democrat Councillors have successfully implemented much-needed road safety improvements in Beckenham after two years of campaigning.
6 Sep 2024
Central Library Move to Top Shop Building
Bromley Council have published more information about the timing of the move of Central Library to the Top Shop building including an unexpected period when the library will be closed.
6 Sep 2024
Cut in Winter Fuel Payment will hit 45,000 pensioners in Bromley
The Liberal Democrats are asking the Labour Government to rethink their proposals to means test the Winter Fuel Payment which will impact over 45,000 local pensioners in Bromley.
4 Sep 2024
Camden
Camden
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.
CLD
20 Jan 2026
Camden
“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.
CLD
20 Jan 2026
Camden
Why Camden Needs Zipcar and why the Council Must Act Now
Lib Dem Cllr Matthew Kirk says Zipcar’s possible exit from London would be a major blow to cleaner air, car-free living and practical transport in Camden. Other boroughs are stepping up so why isn’t Camden?
CLD
9 Jan 2026
Croydon
Croydon
Council Breaks Affordable Homes Promise in Crystal Palace
Croydon Council has been accused of breaking a pledge to increase affordable housing in the borough, following the rejection of a planning application for 7 homes in Crystal Palace.
24 Oct 2024
Health, Care & the NHS
54,988 people in Croydon waited more than four hours in A&E last year
The number of patients waiting more than four hours in Croydon’s A&Es has risen by 52.3% compared with four years ago, Liberal Democrat analysis of House of Commons Library research reveals.
RH
4 Jun 2024
Health, Care & the NHS
Funding for GP services across Croydon’s local NHS area slashed in real terms since 2019
Four weeks waits for GP appointments across local NHS area have increased 31% as real terms cuts to funding bite.
RH
4 Jun 2024
Ealing
Ealing
Ealing Labour fail to deliver agreed therapy for early years special needs child
Ealing Liberal Democrats are keen to hold Ealing Labour to account on their failures. The most recent example is a lack of...
29 Jan 2026
Ealing
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.
14 Jan 2026
Ealing
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...
17 Dec 2025
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
Lib Dems address fly tipping in West Thamesmead
Lib Dem by-election candidate Steve Day pledges action on fly tipping in West Thamesmead
5 Dec 2024
Lib Dems Campaign in West Thamesmead
Support builds for Liberal Democrat by-election candidate for West Thamesmead, Steve Day
30 Nov 2024
Steve Day selected as West Thamesmead by-election candidate
Steve Day was selected as Lib Dem candidate for the West Thamesmead by-election on 19 Dec 2024
24 Nov 2024
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
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
Haringey is England’s ‘most rotten’ borough
New data from the Local Government Ombudsman has shown Haringey Council topping the charts for most complaints upheld per head of population: leading to the council being dubbed England’s ‘most rotten’ borough.
HLD
23 Jul 2025
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.
HLD
22 Jul 2025
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.
HLD
1 Jul 2025
Harrow
Harrow
Parking misery around former Kodak factory
Developments in Eastman Village, the former site of the Kodak factory, have not had appropriate vehicle parking plan which means that local residents see increased parking pressure in nearby streets. Now Harrow Council is consulting on charging residents.
HLD
20 Nov 2024
Harrow
Lest we forget
On this Remembrance Sunday we remember the brave men and women of this nation who gave everything to defend us and our way of...
HLD
10 Nov 2024
Harrow
Budget does not go far enough on social care in Harrow
In response to the autumn budget the Harrow LibDems say that local social care is being left behind.
HLD
1 Nov 2024
Havering
Hillingdon
Local party
David Simmonds Doesn't Care
Ruislip, Northwood & Pinner MP David Simmonds didn't even bother turning up to either the debate or the vote yesterday on partygate and parliamentary integrity. In my view, he doesn't care.
20 Jun 2023
Latest UK News
Boris Johnson Resigns
Boris Johnson finally resigns as MP for Uxbridge & South Ruislip. Blaise Baquiche is now fighting for election.
9 Jun 2023
Latest UK News
School Safety Suppressed
David Simmonds votes along with 295 of his Conservative colleagues to block the release of a report into the condition of the country's schools.
26 May 2023
Hounslow
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
Islington members recognised in latest Honours lists
Mark Pack and Jeremy Hargreaves, residents and Liberal Democrat members in Islington, have both been recognised for their long-standing efforts in promoting a healthy political envrionment.
9 Jan 2025
Islington
Liberal Democrats Call for Community-Centric Changes to Archway Campus Redevelopment
The Liberal Democrats back the need for new housing in Islington and support the redevelopment of Archway Campus, but they’re pushing for changes to meet the needs of the local community.
1 Nov 2024
Party Members: Join us at our Annual General Meeting on 13 November 2024 from 7.00 to 9.30pm
Islington Liberal Democrats are delighted to announce that the guest speaker at our Annual General Meeting will be Roz Savage, MP, MBE.
8 Oct 2024
Kensington and Chelsea
Planning
Earl's Court Development Update
A round up of everything going on in the development of Earl's Court
5 Mar 2023
Policing
Police: Come back to our communities
No fully functional police stations, rising anti-social behaviour, residents hiring private security. Something has to change!!!
26 Apr 2022
Crime
Reopen our Police Station
Twenty years ago there were four police stations serving our borough. Now, three have closed their doors for good and RBKC Met Police are now based at Hammersmith Police station.
10 Apr 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
Lambeth Lib Dems Raise Urgent Concerns as Streatham Police Teams Move Out Amid Rising ASB
Lambeth Lib Democrats have expressed deep concern over the decision to relocate the Streatham Wells and Streatham Common & Vale Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNTs) from their base at 326-328 Streatham High Road to Gipsy Hill Police Station in Crystal Palace
26 Sep 2025
ALL FOUR LAMBETH LABOUR MPs VOTE AGAINST EXPANDING FREE DISABLED BUS TRAVEL
Labour MPs in Lambeth voted against a Liberal Democrat move to expand free bus travel for disabled people in a parliamentary debate on 10 September 2025.
BA
16 Sep 2025
HOUSING OMBUDSMAN EXPOSES YEARS OF NEGLECT BY LAMBETH
The Lambeth Liberal Democrats have condemned Lambeth Labour’s shocking neglect of local residents after the Housing Ombudsman named the London Borough of Lambeth among the worst offenders in a new report on severe maladministration in housing repairs.
BA
14 Aug 2025
Lewisham
Homes
Rapid increase of HMO developments in Catford
Many of you may have asked yourselves why there has been such a rapid increase in the development of HMOs in Catford. It is as a result of Lewisham Council confirming a non-immediate Article 4 Direction for Lewisham's southern wards.
12 Oct 2023
Catford South
Lewisham Liberal Democrats response to the TfL consultation on changes to the South Circular
We broadly welcome the proposals. Although it will be an expensive development, the proposals increase the amount of public space and would make the centre of Catford more attractive. We have submitted the following recommendations to TfL's consultation.
25 Aug 2023
Borough
Lewisham Council found guilty of eroding trust in democracy and open Government
Labour run Lewisham Council has recently faced the embarrassment of an enforcement notice being placed on it by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for failing to respond to hundreds of overdue requests made under the Freedom of Information Act.
8 Apr 2023
Merton
Lib Dems secure major step towards Raynes Park step-free station access
Raynes Park Liberal Democrats score huge win in long-running fight to make Raynes Park station fully accessible. After successfully campaigning for step-free access at Motspur Park station, they are determined to repeat that success.
16 Jan 2026
Merton
Secrecy Surrounds £15m Merton Council Fund
Decisions on how Merton Council’s new Legacy Fund Advisory Board will allocate £15 million of public money will be made behind closed doors, after Labour councillors blocked plans for transparency.
28 Nov 2025
Merton
Wimbledon MP: “Labour has given up on Merton”
Labour repeatedly failed to defend Wimbledon police station during key consultations. Merton is about to be left with no police front counters after the local Labour leadership took no action until closures were already decided.
21 Nov 2025
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
Southwark Labour vote against change to benefit residents
Southwark Labour last night voted down the Liberal Democrats’ alternative budget
26 Feb 2026
TD visits Southwark to campaign for Irish candidates
TD visits Southwark to campaign for Irish candidates
25 Feb 2026
Liberal Democrats announce plan to freeze council tax for poorest, whilst Labour spend £1.4 million on consultants
Southwark Liberal Democrats will tonight table their alternative budget for Southwark Council – which among other measures includes a cost of living package that would freeze council tax for those most struggling.
25 Feb 2026
Sutton
Local News
Do this one thing to unlock better train services in Carshalton and Wallington...
Backing Croydon Area Remodelling Scheme (CARS) and standing up for commuters.
12 Feb 2026
Local News
Bobby Dean MP Backs Calls to Designate SEND Services as “Critical Infrastructure” to Stop Offshore Profiteering
Bobby Dean MP for Carshalton & Wallington, has backed new proposals to introduce legal protections preventing private equity firms and offshore investors from treating Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision as a “cash cow.”
23 Feb 2026
Local News
New ‘Sutton Model’ Can Help Fix England’s Social Work Crisis
Sutton Shows a New Way to Solve the Social Worker Crisis.
29 Jan 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
Richmond Liberal Democrats Celebrate Successfully Pressuring Jeremy Hunt To Unfreeze the Local Housing Allowance
The Richmond Liberal Democrats have been relentless in their lobbying of central government to end the freeze on Local Housing Allowance (LHA). It appears that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has listened to them in his Autumn Statement.
23 Nov 2023
Richmond Liberal Democrats Commit £7m to New Youth and Community Facilities
Richmond’s Liberal Democrat-run Council is investing nearly £7m to bring much-needed new youth and community facilities to Ham.
22 Nov 2023
Richmond Lib Dems Invest Record Amount in Improving Roads and Pavements
Richmond’s Lib Dem Council is investing more than ever before to keep its roads and pavements in good condition and reverse years of Tory neglect.
20 Nov 2023
Waltham Forest
Grove Green
Helping Residents
Grove Green campaigner Arran Angus helped a resident of Grove Green Road get her money back from the council.
19 Feb 2026
Grove Green
NHS Winter Crisis
Research by the Liberal Democrats has shown that between January and October, a record 452,595 people waited more than 12 hours for a bed in A&E, up from just 1,590 over the same period in 2016.
9 Feb 2026
Higham Hill
Council Finances in Freefall
In September, the Labour-run Council revealed a future of rising council tax, deepening cuts and an increasing reliance on dwindling reserves.
31 Jan 2026
Wandsworth
Elections
Tories are budgeting for more austerity
Small print of Chancellor’s Autumn Statement shows rocks ahead
25 Nov 2023
Crime
Resident survey results for Southfields published
We spoke to hundreds of residents in one Wandsworth ward - and this is what they told us
27 Jul 2023
AELTC
Anyone for tennis? Queue here
AELTC expansion the focus of Wimbledon Action Day
18 Jul 2023
Westminster
MP Nickie Aiken refuses to back bill to stop puppy smuggling and pet theft
MP Nickie Aiken refused to back a bill to end puppy smuggling, pet theft and live animal exports in the UK. On 21 June 2023, the opposition attempted to force the government to bring back the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill.
22 Jun 2023
4,285 patients wait more than 12 hours in A&E in February
The statistics show that 9.36% of patients in North Central London waited over 12 hours at A&E in February.
12 Mar 2023
Water company dumped sewage 8,014 times in rivers last year
The sewage discharges by Thames Water lasted 74,693 hours.
2 Mar 2023