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Finchley Church End By-Election

James Goldman has been chosen to be the Lib Dem candidate in the Finchley Church End by-election.

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.

Formal Response by Lib Dems to Waitrose Planning Application

The Bromley Town Lib Dems are opposed to this development on the grounds of height, overdevelopment and lack of affordable housing (only 8%). There is an urgent need for more housing, but housing that genuinely meets the needs of local people.

Lib Dems celebrate a victorious night!

The Liberal Democrats have won the highest number of MPs we've ever achieved.

Press Coverage: Save Grassroots Venues

Charlie visited the Piano Works West End to talk to the founder and the Camden New Journal about the challenges facing the music industry.

A Building Scandal - Charlie stands up for better quality homes

Charlie has been speaking to the leaseholders of Agar Grove about the devastating consequences of poor new builds combined with a lack of accountability in the building & insurance sectors.

Croydon’s Labour Council goes bankrupt: but Tories are equally to blame

The Covid-19 pandemic has put a financial strain on businesses, households and local councils, but Croydon Council’s financial mess wasn’t just a result of Covid.

Lib Dems celebrate electoral success in Croydon

Liberal Democrats are celebrating after increasing their vote in the Croydon & Sutton GLA constituency last week, and gaining an extra Assembly Member at City Hall.

Ealing's Local Planning Review

Ealing Liberal Democrats have been galvanising community support to raise concerns about the new proposed Local Plan, which will shape development in the borough for the next decade

Lib Dems welcome change in Policing

Ealing Lib Democrats welcome the news that Ealing Police force is to have a Borough Commander again.

Josh Matthews selected as our London Assembly candidate

Introducing our London Assembly candidate for Greenwich and Lewisham, Josh Matthews

GBLD call for Express Transit route funding for Thamesmead

Greenwich Borough Liberal Democrats call for an end to ‘politicking’ to deliver full public transport funding that Thamesmead deserves

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 Council overspends by nearly £20 million in 2023/24

A report to Haringey’s cabinet meeting yesterday (16th July) revealed that the council had overspent by almost £20 million last year.

Haringey is 11th worst council in the country

An analysis from The Times has shown that Haringey is the 308th best performing council in England - out of 318.

Donate function available again!

After transitioning to a new website, we can now make use of our donate function again.

Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Appoints Parliamentary Spokesperson

Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Liberal Democrats have announced the appointment of Ian Rex Hawkes as the Parliamentary Spokesperson for the constituency.

Exempt Blue Badge Holders - Letter to Islington Tribune - Friday 20th January

It was good to see the recent announcement by the executive member for environment, air quality and transport, Rowena Champion, that the council would be extending exemptions to low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) camera filters to certain residents living outside existing LTNs. But why is the process so complicated?

Number 4 Bus is Saved - Thanks to Local Residents and Campaigners

Islington Liberal Democrats are celebrating success in their campaign to save the number 4 bus route after a u-turn by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.

Holland Park School

In light of the concerning allegations in the notice to improve issued by the Education and Skills Funding Agency last November, it is absolutely clear that urgent change is needed to rectify these issues and ensure Holland Park remains a school which serves the community in Kensington.

65% of people don't trust the Conservative Party

YouGov found that only 10% of people believe that the Conservative Party is trustworthy. The scandals and the sleaze have left us all disillusioned.

Lambeth Labour vote against calls to scrap two-child benefit cap

Lambeth Labour have voted down a Liberal Democrat motion which would have committed the council to call on the UK Government to scrap the controversial two-child benefit cap.

Lambeth Council wastes £1.8 million of taxpayers’ cash to silence leaseholders

Lambeth Council has spent more than £1.8 million of public funds on non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality clauses with council leaseholders, the Liberal Democrats have revealed.

Labour ignores local issues in ward assemblies

Ward assemblies should be about priorities set by local residents. People at the Lee Green assembly were expecting a presentation about the re-development of Leegate Centre which could have a huge impact on the area.

Meet Lizzie Fox, candidate for Lee Green

In the short video, Lee Green resident Lizzie Fox explains why she's standing for Council on 5th May.

St Helier hospital investment urgently needed

Analysis of NHS Digital data shows that one in seven (15%) hospital buildings in England were built before the foundation of the NHS in 1948. Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs St Helier hospital, is one of the worst affected.

Wimbledon Park station lift

London's Mayor is under fire as new figures show a staggering rise in the number of lift closures on the Underground network due to a lack of trained staff - with Wimbledon Park being the second worst performing station on the network.

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.

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Reservations Remain as Council Concedes on Itemised Leaseholder Bills

National Empty Homes Week: Southwark Liberal Democrats Renew Call for Action 

In National Empty Homes week (3-9th March), the Southwark Liberal Democrats have renewed their call for action over the 2531 empty homes in Southwark – the most in London and one of the most in the country.  

The Assisted Dying Bill

Bobby Dean MP shares his views on this highly sensitive topic

Families Before Profits as Council Introduces New Rules on HMOs

Lib Dem Sutton Council has implemented new measures to preserve the family-friendly character of its neighbourhoods by requiring planning permission for converting family homes into Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).

Mayor fails to combat spiralling burglaries

Data gathered by the Liberal Democrats reveals that 82% of burglary cases in Waltham Forest go unsolved.

Thank You

Thank you to everyone who voted for our local Liberal Democrat candidates in the general election.

Londoners waiting 3 hours for police to respond to emergencies

Appalling delays revealed by LibDem Assembly member

Council can't fine speeding drivers

Department for Transport slams brakes on pilot project

City of London bike theft faces being ‘decriminalised’ as 82.6% of thefts go unsolved

New analysis commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed that in 2022, 209 bike theft cases in the City of London were closed without a suspect being identified - a shocking 82.6% of total reported cases.