Barnet
What does it mean to be a Liberal in Barnet: Lord Palmer of Childs Hill speaks to Sarah Hoyle
Reflecting on a what it means to be a Liberal in London.
3 Nov 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
Lib Dems call for an end to our police station closures and for a return to community policing.
Lib Dems call for an end to our police station closures and for a return to community policing.
30 Oct 2025
Barnet
Jeremy Walsh has been selected as the Lib Dem candidate in the Hendon by-election.
Jeremy has lived in Hendon for over 30 years. He is married with two grown up sons.
13 Oct 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
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
Camden Lib Dems condemn hateful attack on Jewish Community Ambulances in Golders Green
The Camden Liberal Democrats stand with our community in condemning last night’s despicable attacks on the Jewish Community Ambulances in Golders Green.
CLD
23 Mar 2026
Camden
Katie Mansfield Calls Out Labour's A&E Shame
Parliamentary Spokesperson Katie Mansfield is demanding justice for those forced to wait hours at A&E.
CLD
12 Mar 2026
Camden
Ed Davey Joins Camden Lib Dems in Tackling Litter and Fly-Tipping on Local Estate
Lib Dem leader Rt Hon Ed Davey MP heard about the scale of fly-tipping Camden is experiencing and rolled up his sleeves to help out, alongside local Lib Dem volunteers.
CLD
4 Mar 2026
Croydon
Croydon
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.
CLD
30 Sep 2024
Croydon
Brick by Brick residents tell the Mayor of Croydon - "We've had enough"
Residents of three Brick by Brick developments finally met with the Mayor of Croydon this week to discuss the litany of problems they have experienced since purchasing their properties.
CLD
2 Aug 2024
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
Ealing
Ealing
Lib Dems welcome Hanger Lane Subway refurbishment finally...
Refurbishment underway and due to complete in three months.
22 Jul 2026
Ealing
Children showcase exceptional achievements at The Descendants event with guest Councillor Gary Malcolm handing out an award
Ealing Liberal Democrat Leader, Councillor Gary Malcolm, was invited by Margaret Noel (Chair of the Descendants group) to present an award at the 21st annual Dr John Roberts QC CBE Achievement Awards held at the Double Tree Hotel on Ealing Common...
17 Jul 2026
Ealing
Much information is hidden from the public in the Cabinet paper about the Golf Club decision
Why was West Middlesex Golf Club ignored after it went bust?
10 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
Large swing to Lib Dems in council by-election
20% swing from Labour to Lib Dems in West Thamesmead
21 Dec 2024
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
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
Local Party
Blaise Baquiche running for Chelsea & Fulham
MP candidate vows to restore trust for Chelsea & Fulham.
19 Jan 2024
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
‘Shocking’ safeguarding crisis in Haringey
Haringey Lib Dems have condemned “shocking” safeguarding failures at Haringey Council, as the Local Government Ombudsman revealed that the council had over 1100 emails left unread in its social work inbox, including over 500 police welfare reports.
HLD
3 Oct 2025
WE DID IT! 🌳 30 New Trees coming to Crouch End Town Centre 🌳
Not only have we achieved our 25 tree target, but we have surpassed it, raising enough funds for 30 NEW Street Trees for Crouch End Town Centre!
19 Sep 2025
Haringey Lib Dems say mortgage lenders are treating families as “cash cows” and urge Labour to “stand up for struggling mortgage holders”
Cllr Luke Cawley-Harrison, the Liberal Democrat Leader on Haringey Council, has accused mortgage lenders of treating homeowners as “cash cows”, with mortgage rates failing to fall in line with interest rates.
HLD
12 Aug 2025
Harrow
Harrow
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.
PL
by Philip Levy
16 Jan 2025
Harrow
Lettuce be heard
A satirical letter from a lettuce to the UK (AI generated image)
PL
16 Jan 2025
Harrow
Carers Rights Day, everyday!
Know your rights as a carer. LibDems fight for you every step of the way! ✊🧡
HLD
21 Nov 2024
Havering
Hillingdon
Westminster
Hillingdon MPs support sewage dumping
Steve Tuckwell and David Simmonds vote against sewage sickness compensation scheme
5 Dec 2023
Local party
Thames Water slammed as execs rake in £2.415 million in pay & perks this year
Ruislip, Northwood & Pinner and Uxbridge & South Ruislip Lib Dem candidates Ian Rex-Hawkes and Blaise Baquiche call on water firm to crack down on excessive pay
7 Nov 2023
Latest UK News
Shocking figures show 81% burglaries in Greater London going unsolved
Vast majority of burglary cases in London are closed without a suspect identified.
30 Oct 2023
Hounslow
Hounslow
Hounslow Liberal Democrats Unveil Manifesto for 2026 elections
A bold new plan promises action on the cost of living, housing, public services and safer streets across the borough.
27 Mar 2026
Hounslow
Hounslow South / Liberal Democrat Campaign for Racial Equality Action Day
The Hounslow Liberal Democrats will be joining forces with the Liberal Democrat Campaign for Racial Equality (LDCRE) for a special Action Day in the key target ward of Hounslow South.
9 Mar 2026
Hounslow
Isleworth Action Day - Saturday 7th March
The Hounslow Liberal Democrat team will be campaigning alongside our friends from Richmond Council to win in Isleworth.
3 Mar 2026
Islington
Islington
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.
14 Nov 2024
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
Kensington and Chelsea
Policing
Lib Dems call for new community police hubs
Under the Conservatives, Kensington & Chelsea has lost three of four police stations in just 20 years. Local Lib Democrats are calling for new police hubs to plug the gap.
9 Oct 2023
Policing
Largest Police Community Officers decrease for K&C's BCU, down 52% between 2015 & 2022
K&C's Basic Command Unit has lost 52% of its Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) between 2015 and 2022. Cllr Verboven asks RBKC's Council Lead Member what is done to address security issues in K&C (video link).
29 Apr 2023
Planning
Earl's Court Development Update
A round up of everything going on in the development of Earl's Court
5 Mar 2023
Kingston
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.
KLD
6 May 2022
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
St Leonards By Election 2026
Lambeth Council issued notification that there is a vacancy in St Leonards Ward and so a By Election will be called.
LLD
14 May 2026
The 2026 Results
Here are the final results for Lambeth
LLD
9 May 2026
Lambeth Counts Today
The Election Count resumes this morning, in Oval, as the venue had to close at 10PM. So far we have 8 elected!
LLD
8 May 2026
Lewisham
Transport
Bakerloo Extension hopes dashed by Chancellor
A major south east London regeneration scheme faces an uncertain future after the Labour government’s spending review did not provide funding for the long-expected Bakerloo Line extension to Lewisham.
19 Jul 2025
Rubbish
Lewisham Council has failed to control fly-tipping…. this is how the Liberal Democrats would fix it
Lewisham had 92 items of recorded fly-tipping per 1000 people in our borough, making it us the 4th from bottom for fly-tipping of the 32 London Boroughs.
24 Jun 2025
World
Mike Martin MP speaks to Lewisham Lib Dems about international affairs
Mike Martin, MP for Tunbridge Wells and member of the Defence Select Committee, gave a talk to Lewisham Liberal Democrats about defence and foreign policy.
16 Jun 2025
Merton
Merton Liberal Democrats unveil plan for a Fairer, More Affordable borough as costs soar
Merton Liberal Democrats are launching their plans for a Fairer and More Affordable Merton, helping to mitigate the cost of living for residents.
7 Apr 2026
“Merton deserves better” – Lib Dems launch ‘Six to Fix’ plan to take control
Merton Liberal Democrats have launched their 2026 election manifesto, Building the Merton we’re proud to call home, setting out their plan to take control of the Council and deliver a more competent, transparent, and resident-focused administration.
30 Mar 2026
Lib Dem response to planning application for 3 new towers in Colliers Wood
The application does not do enough to enhance the character and environment of Colliers Wood, regenerate the town centre, or provide much-needed housing, and it fails to meet requirements set out in the London Plan.
25 Mar 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
Southwark Liberal Democrats call for end to Brexit mess
On the 10 year anniversary of the vote to leave the European Union, Southwark Liberal Democrats are joining national calls to put Britain back in the heart of Europe.
23 Jun 2026
Southwark Lib Dem Leader urges solidarity with trans community, and EHRC guidance to be withdrawn
Cllr Victor Chamberlain, Southwark’s Liberal Democrat Group Leader, has today written to the Labour Minister for Equalities, Bridget Phillipson, urging her to withdraw the EHRC guidance.
5 Jun 2026
Southwark Green Party and Southwark Liberal Democrats intend to form Joint Administration
The Southwark Green Party and Liberal Democrats intend to form a Joint Administration, which will be voted on at this evening’s (19:00, 28 May 2026) Annual Meeting of the Council at Southwark Council
28 May 2026
Sutton
Bobby Dean
Standing up for Animal Welfare
Bobby Dean supports higher welfare standards in farming and stronger penalties for animal cruelty.
BD
by Bobby Dean
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
Environment
How to reform the water industry
Bobby Dean explains the Liberal Democrats' proposals to radically change the way our water companies are run.
BDMP
24 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
Obituary: Adrian Slade, CBE (1936–2025)
We are very sad to report that Adrian Slade, a stalwart member of the Local Party with a huge contribution to the National Party over several decades, passed away on Thursday 24 January, aged 88.
7 Feb 2025
Fight to Save the Royal Parks Police
Richmond Park and Bushy Park's shared policing unit may be scrapped, the MET has announced.
10 Feb 2025
Tribute To Serge Lourie
Serge Lourie dedicated much of his life to public service and bettering the lives of those around him.
23 Sep 2024
Waltham Forest
Grove Green
Water Leak on Warren Road
The recent cold snap caused a burst water main on the corner of Warren Road and Francis road, leading to a huge water leak.
23 Feb 2026
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
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