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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.

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.

Charlie Clinton wins Alperton By-Election

Charlie Clinton was elected as councillor for the Alperton ward in a by-election.

Fire at Tower Block at St Mark's Square Bromley

A fire broke out on the balcony of a flat on the 10th floor of Varney Court in St Mark's Square, Bromley in the morning of Thursday 15th August. All residents were safely evacuated and the emergency services extinguished the fire by midday.

Lib Dem Bill to get a better trade deal through a UK-EU customs union passes despite Tulip Siddiq failing to back it.

A Ten-Minute Rule Bill brought forward by Liberal Democrat Europe Spokesperson Al Pinkerton MP has passed in a “historic victory for the Liberal Democrats.”

Lib Dems call for police response guarantee

Croydon’s Liberal Democrats announce their plans for a Burglary Response Guarantee as new data reveals 78% of burglary cases go unsolved in Croydon.

Ealing Lib Dems success in driving forward improvements to subways in Hanger Hill & other practical actions

Redecoration of subways, improved CCTV and other local upgrades being explored.

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.

Kirstie Shedden selected as Shooters Hill by-election candidate

Our local party chair, Kirstie, has been selected as the Lib Dem candidate for the election on 26 June.

1,879 Thank Yous

Lib Dem Simon de Deney congratulates Mayor-elect Caroline Woodley and thanks Hackney voters for their support

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.

CPZ Extension “A half-measure, years overdue” say Highgate councillors

Liberal Democrat councillors in Highgate have criticised Haringey Council’s decision to delay consultation on extending the Highgate Station Outer Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) until after May 2026, calling the move “A half-measure, years overdue”.

Harrow shows its strength in unity 

Crime Running Rampant

Conservatives “asleep at the wheel” as just 48% of burglaries in London result in a charge

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.

Imogen Wall stands for the Liberal Democrats in the Hillrise ward by-election on 15th August

Meet Imogen Wall, the best choice for your new local councillor.

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.

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.

LAMBETH COUNCIL REJECTS TWO-THIRDS OF SCHOOL DEFERRAL REQUESTS FOR SUMMER-BORN CHILDREN

Freedom of Information data has revealed that Lambeth Council turns down more than two-thirds of requests from parents seeking to delay school entry for summer-born children — one of the highest rejection rates in the country.

The Times reveals LTN data from traffic counters is inaccurate

Traffic counters used to monitor the impact of low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) are not accurately recording vehicles during heavy congestion, The Times reveals.

Merton women left behind: Lib Dems slam Labour failure on breast cancer screening

Last night, Merton Labour blocked Lib Dems’ Women’s Health Strategy, despite Merton remaining the only borough in Southwest London without a breast cancer screening centre.

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.

Lib Dems to fix Labour’s landlord licencing mess

Southwark Liberal Democrats have announced that in their alternative budget for the council, they will include measures to raise standards in private housing, including shared houses and those requiring landlord licenses. 

A budget that delivers Sutton's future

Our pragmatic and ambitious plan for Sutton

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.

Richmond’s Lib Dem Council tackles Conservative cost-of- living crisis with continued £3 million support for residents this winter

Richmond’s Liberal Democrat Council has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting residents struggling with the Tory government’s cost of living crisis.

Lib Dem Plan to Cut the Cost of living

The Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency cut to VAT for local pubs, restaurants, cafés, hotels and local attractions.

Met promises more bobbies on the beat

We spoke to senior police officers about residents' number one concern

63,881 people wait more than two months before treatment at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

in 2022, at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Trust, 27% had to wait more than two months for treatment to start.