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
North London council faces pressure to quash hardware store's plans to start selling alcohol
Cllr Georgiou believes the area already has ‘more than its fair share of issues’ due to the number of venues where people can buy alcohol and is calling for the plan to be thrown out.
AS
25 Jan 2024
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
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
Lib Dems celebrate a victorious night!
The Liberal Democrats have won the highest number of MPs we've ever achieved.
5 Jul 2024
It's Time to Fix the Potholes: Lib Dems Pledge £300m fund
It's clear for everyone to see that our roads are crumbling. It seems like there's a pothole on almost every street. The Conservatives have let our roads fall into disrepair - overseeing cuts, delays and decline.
27 Jun 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
Our candidates for Croydon's by-elections
Croydon Liberal Democrats today announce their candidates to fight the five by-elections following the resignations of Labour and Conservative councillors across Croydon borough.
11 Apr 2021
Croydon Borough
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.
13 Dec 2020
Croydon Borough
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.
15 May 2021
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
Consultation on Zebra Crossing on Palace Gates Road sent
I am very pleased to confirm that Haringey Council have recently launched a consultation on a proposal for a zebra crossing on Palace Gates Road, near the junction with Bedford Road.
11 Jul 2024
Consultations on 20mph - Lib Dem campaigning success
Consultations are due to begin on the reduction of speed limits on a number of Transport for London-owned roads around the borough. Local Lib Dems have been pushing for this for several years, and are pleased these consultations are going ahead.
HLD
9 Jul 2024
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.
HLD
18 Jul 2024
Harrow
Harrow
The Lib Dems in Harrow and the wider world
Why I support the Lib Dems by Derek Hill
13 Jan 2024
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
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
Planning
Overdevelopment in Lots Road - the fight continues
Once again Lots Village is under threat of unsustainable over-development, and local residents tell me they are upset by the lack of transparency in the planning process.
14 Apr 2022
Environment
Burning waste, more traffic and still no action
Even with twice weekly rubbish pickups, this Conservative-run council is failing to keep our streets clean. We need change.
15 Apr 2022
Local party
Earl's Court WIN at 2022 local elections
Cllr. Tim Verboven joins Cllr Linda Wade fighting for Earl's Court.
17 May 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 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.
24 Oct 2023
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.
19 Oct 2023
Waiting list for diagnostic tests in South East London reached 40,092 in July, up 7.9% on 2020
NHS waiting lists in South East London for basic diagnostic tests - including MRI and CT scans - grew by 7.9% between June 2020 and July 2023, up to 40,092.
16 Oct 2023
Lewisham
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
Caroline Pidgeon MBE AM Talking Policing
It is always a pleasure to hear from Caroline. When she visited Lewisham on 30 March she spoke to us about the latest watchdog report, which highlights the need for urgent and fundamental change. She spoke about her work to ensure that Londoners have the police for they deserve, one that truly serves each and every Londoner.
3 Apr 2022
A4 HMO Campaign
This campaign has been launched by a group of residents who are concerned about the lack of regulation of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Catford and other parts of Lewisham.
30 Mar 2022
Merton
Allow local coaching providers to continue using borough's tennis court
Wimbledon MP urges Merton Council to allow local coaching providers to continue using borough's tennis courts
5 Dec 2024
Paul Kohler's Statement on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
Kim Leadbetter’s private member’s bill, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, passed its Second Reading on Friday 29th November by 330 to 275 votes.
29 Nov 2024
Merton Council urged to become London's first Healthy Weight Borough amid concerning childhood obesity rise
At its meeting on 18 September, Merton Council was urged to become London's first 'Healthy Weight Borough' following a concerning rise in childhood obesity.
30 Sep 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...
17 Jan 2023
Southwark
Liberal Democrats Demand Answers as Residents Express Fury at Canada Water Police Hub Betrayal
Liberal Democrats representing Bermondsey and Surrey Docks have written to Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley, following a public meeting last night (29th May), where residents expressed fury and disappointment at the Canada Water police hub being axed.
30 May 2025
London Bridge Post Office SAVED
The London Bridge Post Office has been saved from closure following a successful campaign by local Liberal Democrats.
28 May 2025
Southwark Lib Dems on Winter Fuel Payments U-turn: “People in our area deserve an apology from the Prime Minister”
Responding to the Prime Minister saying that more pensioners will be eligible for Winter Fuel Payments next winter, Southwark...
21 May 2025
Sutton
Sutton
£12m for St Helier "a drop in the ocean", say Sutton's Lib Dem MPs
Bobby Dean MP and Luke Taylor MP have issued a joint statement.
4 Jun 2025
Sutton
Bobby Dean MP's campaign to "Save St Helier Hospital" builds momentum
Bobby Dean MP's campaign to save St Helier Hospital is building momentum ahead of meeting with the Health Minister.
20 May 2025
Sutton
Pressure on Prime Minister to act now on crumbling St Helier Hospital buildings amid continuing delays
Prime Minister Keir Starmer was pressed in Parliament by Bobby Dean, MP for Carshalton and Wallington, to take immediate action to protect patient care at St Helier Hospital as it faces a decade-long wait for redevelopment.
20 May 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
Roads
Council can't fine speeding drivers
Department for Transport slams brakes on pilot project
9 Apr 2023
Health
Lib Dems call for Carers' Minimum Wage
Dr Paul Tibbles and the local Liberal Democrat team are calling for a Carers' Minimum Wage.
9 Apr 2023
Health
LibDems launch new GP promise
Patients should be able to see their doctor within a week
7 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