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
Brent
Blue Bag Recycling Woes
Recent changes in the collection of recycling and waste are causing all sort of problems, not least that as the blue bags that are blown all over the place.
18 Jan 2024
Bromley
A new public Wellbeing Hub in Bromley
Lib Dem Councillor Will Connolly was proud to join the opening of the new One Bromley Wellbeing Hub in The Glades, alongside the Council, NHS, and voluntary sector staff and partners that helped to make this new service offering happen.
19 Jul 2024
Bromley Picturehouse Closure - is Bromley becoming a Cultural Wasteland?
Lib Dem Councillor Sam Webber has called on Conservative-run Bromley Council to help the campaign to 'Save Bromley Picturehouse', following the announcement that it will close on 1st August.
19 Jul 2024
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.
11 Jul 2024
Camden
Camden
72 Liberal Democrat MPs
There are now more Liberal Democrat MPs than ever before.
28 Aug 2024
Camden
100 Avenue Road Update
Cllr Tom Simon has received an update on the proposed development at 100 Avenue Road, Click here to learn more.
28 Aug 2024
Camden
Cllr Linda Chung calls for TfL to improve the 603 bus route
Cllr Chung has recently written to the Ham & High newspaper about the 603 bus route,
28 Aug 2024
Croydon
Croydon Borough
Croydon residents face biggest council tax rise in the country
Since 2006, the Council has accumulated debts of over £1 BILLION POUNDS - thanks to the mismanagement from Labour and the Conservatives.
10 Feb 2023
Claire Bonham
Results of bin collection survey in Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood
Two thirds of people surveyed in Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood reported having problems with missed collections on the Council website and not one person reported being satisfied with the council response.
30 Dec 2022
Old Coulsdon
Reinvent our high streets: Back local businesses and protect jobs
Liberal Democrats know that strong local neighbourhoods are the key to our economic recovery across London and in Croydon.
13 Dec 2020
Ealing
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
6 Feb 2023
Crime
Lib Dems welcome change in Policing
Ealing Lib Democrats welcome the news that Ealing Police force is to have a Borough Commander again.
6 Feb 2023
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
Action Days in Blackheath Westcombe Ward
Lib Dem activists knocked on hundreds of doors and delivered over 700 leaflets across two wards
3 Mar 2024
Josh Matthews selected as our London Assembly candidate
Introducing our London Assembly candidate for Greenwich and Lewisham, Josh Matthews
13 Jan 2024
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
9 Dec 2023
Hackney
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
Transport
Stop playing games with Hammersmith Bridge!
Fulham Lib Dem Jelena Sarmo demands action over Hammersmith Bridge.
19 Jan 2024
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
Comment: Haringey Housing Department Strike
Housing maintenance and repair workers have gone on a continuous strike in Haringey today.
HLD
15 Oct 2024
Number of Green Flag parks in Haringey to halve
Liberal Democrats have slammed Labour-run Haringey Council after it sent a letter to Friends groups announcing that it is withdrawing ‘Green Flag’ recognition from 11 of the borough’s 22 parks which currently meet the standard.
HLD
11 Sep 2024
Haringey Lib Dem statement on unrest
Haringey Liberal Democrats condemn in the strongest terms the racist violence and intimidation we have seen over the past week. Haringey is a welcoming, diverse and inclusive borough and there is no place or tolerance for racism or Islamophobia here.
HLD
8 Aug 2024
Harrow
Harrow
A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS by Philip Levy
The last few years have been, admittedly, difficult for the LibDems. We had to cancel two autumn conferences, one due to Covid, and the other when the Queen died. And many still blame us for the coalition – not noticing what has gone on subsequently.
6 Jan 2024
Havering
Hillingdon
Health, Care & the NHS
Ambulance Wait Times
A&E wait times in Hillingdon are through the roof with 110 waiting over 12 hours New figures released today (12/01/23) have revealed the extent of the NHS crisis in Hillingdon.
12 Jan 2023
Local Government
Donate function available again!
After transitioning to a new website, we can now make use of our donate function again.
20 Dec 2022
Local Government
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.
23 Nov 2022
Hounslow
Islington
Liberal Democrats choose Vikas Aggarwal as their candidate for Islington North
Local Liberal Democrats have announced their candidate to challenge Labour at the next General Election. Vikas Aggarwal won the selection vote by party members earlier this month.
20 Sep 2023
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?
20 Jan 2023
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.
24 Nov 2022
Kensington and Chelsea
Education
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.
TG
11 Apr 2022
Local party
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.
TG
12 Apr 2022
Transport
What's the real price of a quick takeaway?
The explosion of bike deliveries in the last few years has placed a strain on those areas close to participating restaurants.
TG
12 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 resident suffers broken ankle as 30-year wait for new lifts goes on
A resident broke her ankle falling down the stairs in Selby House, on Lambeth’s Oaklands Estate, after a project to replace broken lifts in the 4-storey block was delayed yet again.
9 Nov 2023
Lambeth Lib Dems Respond to Ticket Office U-Turn
Responding to the Government’s U-turn on railway station ticket office closures, Cllr Donna Harris, Leader of the Lambeth Liberal Democrats, said:
31 Oct 2023
New Low Traffic Neighbourhood and Thames Water works a “perfect storm”, say Lib Dems
The Liberal Democrats have asked Lambeth Council to waive any fines from the first two days of Streatham’s new Low Traffic Neighbourhood after emergency Thames Water works closed down Leigham Road.
24 Oct 2023
Lewisham
Baroness Floella Benjamin, LibDem Peer, writes to the PM regarding Windrush Pledges.
We fully support Baroness Floella Benjamin, OM DBE DL in her campaigning to ensure the government fulfils its promises to ensure justice for the Windrush generation.
10 Jan 2023
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.
19 Dec 2022
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.
17 Apr 2022
Merton
Wimbledon elects its first Liberal Democrat MP
Paul Kohler was elected on 4 July as the new MP for Wimbledon and New & Old Malden.
6 Jul 2024
Local By Election candidates announced
Merton Liberal Democrats have announced their candidates for two local council by-elections happening on the same day as the General Election, after Labour councillors stand down.
12 Jun 2024
Raynes Park Station is on the announced list to get funding
I’m so pleased to be able to let you know that Raynes Park Station is on the announced list to get funding from the ‘Access for All’ fund for feasibility works on making it step-free.
3 Jun 2024
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
Software Update!
Redbridge has upgraded its email and website software, apologies for the lack of content whilst the team familiarise themselves with this new...
17 Jan 2023
Southwark
Win for Residents and Businesses as Full Lower Road Redesign Announced
Following a campaign from the Liberal Democrats, residents and businesses who have been enduring “traffic chaos” around Lower Road are now being offered a consultation on a major redesign, incorporating Liberal Democrat ideas.
29 Apr 2025
15,000 Southwark Households to Lose Welfare Payments Under “Cruel” Labour Government Reforms
New research has revealed the devastating local impact of Labour’s proposed welfare cuts - with more than 15,000 Southwark households set to lose support, totalling £33 million stripped from residents receiving disability related welfare payments
28 Apr 2025
Sutton
Sutton
New Play Equipment Installed at Wrythe Rec
New inclusive play equipment has been installed at Wrythe Recreation Ground, thanks to a joint project between the council and the Friends of Wrythe Rec.
3 Feb 2025
Bobby Dean
Bobby urges Government to focus on long-term investment
During a recent Treasury committee hearing, Bobby Dean MP, Carshalton and Wallington, urged the Government to rethink its approach to public spending, focusing less on short-term cost-cutting and more on long-term preventive action that can save money...
29 Jan 2025
Sutton
St Helier in the news as vital upgrades delayed until 2032
The recent news has seen our hospital feature in the national and local press
28 Jan 2025
Tower Hamlets
D3 Bus Saved!
Thank you so much to all who signed our petition to save the D3 bus route. Over a thousand of you signed the petition, which was successful in gaining local media coverage and which the local Liberal Democrats presented to the London Assembly in September.
4 Dec 2022
Twickenham and Richmond
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Affordable Homes
Twickenham and Richmond Lib Dems are committed to increasing the supply of affordable housing.
23 Jan 2023
Waltham Forest
Strengthening relations with the EU is vital to offset the dangers of Trump’s return to the White House
Waiting for the outcome of the American Presidential Election on Tuesday night was difficult for me. I felt an immense sense of dread, reminiscent of when Donald Trump first won the Presidential Election back in 2016.
8 Nov 2024
A year on from Hamas’ brutal 7 October attack, the need for diplomatic intervention has never been more important
It is a year to the day since the atrocious terror attack on Israel by Hamas, where they brutally murdered hundreds of people and took 255 people hostage.
7 Oct 2024
Streetlights on during daytime
One of the streetlights on the alleyway between Murchison Road and Claude Road is broken and remains lit during the daytime.
16 Oct 2024
Wandsworth
Crime
Met promises more bobbies on the beat
We spoke to senior police officers about residents' number one concern
21 Jul 2023
Elections
What's at the end of the A3 corridor of LibDem wins? Wandsworth
A thread of recent success in the local elections follows a familiar line: the A3 road
16 May 2023
Crime
Londoners waiting 3 hours for police to respond to emergencies
Appalling delays revealed by LibDem Assembly member
9 Apr 2023
Westminster
Westminster and City of London MP urged to back puppy smuggling bill
Westminster and City of London Liberal Democrats are demanding that Nickie Aiken, Conservative MP, back a bill to end puppy smuggling in the UK.
12 Jun 2023
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.
14 Jun 2023
Edward Lucas: Conservative MP Nickie Aiken urged to vote for Boris Johnson censure motion
Liberal Democrat candidate/spokesperson for Westminster has called on local Conservative MP Nickie Aiken to vote for a motion in Parliament next week to censure Boris Johnson.
15 Jun 2023