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
Town centre described as 'pig sty full of drunks' in takeaway row
The ward councillor for Sudbury, Cllr Paul Lorber, believes “no further late opening hours” should be permitted in the area due to the disturbances already felt by residents.
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by My London
9 Jan 2024
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
Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference in Brighton
Watch and read Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrats' Autumn Conference in Brighton
CLD
27 Sep 2024
Camden
West Hampstead & Fortune Green Traffic and Transport Survey
Traffic and Transport issues are some of the concerns raised most often with the local Lib Dem team. We have heard concerns about...
28 Aug 2024
Camden
72 Liberal Democrat MPs
There are now more Liberal Democrat MPs than ever before.
28 Aug 2024
Croydon
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
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
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
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
Haringey to remove daily visitor parking permits
Haringey Council is consulting on making changes to parking rules in CPZs - including scrapping daily visitor permits, forcing residents to use more expensive hourly permits; and introducing pay and display charges for electric vehicle charging spaces.
HLD
31 Oct 2024
Haringey forced to refund over £130,000 to leaseholders
A more-than-year-long investigation from Haringey Liberal Democrats has resulted in the council being forced to cancel charges of over £130,000 to leaseholders who were wrongly charged for works to their homes.
HLD
28 Oct 2024
Haringey Labour MPs criticised for failing to support motions to fix health and care crises
Haringey Liberal Democrats have strongly criticised the borough’s four Labour MPs for failing to support key motions aimed at solving the health and care crises.
HLD
18 Oct 2024
Harrow
Harrow
Parking is free but playing tennis in public parks is not
Welcome to Tory-controlled Harrow where parking apparently costs nothing (that’s ignoring what the money lost could have been better spent on) but playing tennis in public parks is no longer free.
13 Jan 2024
Harrow
THAT PRIVILEGES COMMITTEE REPORT WHY IT MATTERS IN HARROW
The House of Commons Privileges Committee found Boris Johnson repeatedly misled the House in answering questions. It filed a lengthy report detailing his crimes including disrespect for the whole process.
13 Jan 2024
Harrow
Mullivaikkal Day
At the invitation of the Tamil Friends of the Liberal Democrats my wife and I attended Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day in Trafalgar Square on 18 May. By Derek Hill
13 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
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 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
Merton budget 2025
Leader of the opposition, Cllr Anthony Fairclough writes about Merton's budget and how Merton Lib Dems would do things differently.
27 Feb 2025
Raynes Park Post Office update
Raynes Park Post Office is at risk of closure! This vital hub keeps our community connected, providing essential banking and postal services. Its loss would be catastrophic, especially for the elderly and digitally excluded.
1 Apr 2025
Traffic restrictions on Abbey and Pincott Roads
With very limited notice, Merton Council has introduced road closures to limit traffic between Merantun Way and Merton High Street. This means there are road closures at the junctions of Pincott Road/High Path and Abbey Road/Station Road.
21 Mar 2025
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
Southwark Labour refuse to condemn “dangerous” immigration rhetoric
Southwark Labour have refused to co-sign a letter the Liberal Democrats have written to the Prime Minister, which warns that the rhetoric he uses around immigration is “dangerous”.
23 Jun 2025
Liberal Democrats Challenge Southwark Labour over ‘Betrayal’ of 6,000 Disabled Residents
More than 6,313 Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants in Southwark could lose their essential support, according to figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats through a Parliamentary Question.
20 Jun 2025
Ombudsman Slams Southwark Council Over Water Failings as Leaseholder Scandals Mount
Southwark Council has once again been found to have carried out severe maladministration by the Housing Ombudsman, this time for failing to fix contaminated water in a block of flats, leaving at least three homes without safe water for over a year.
19 Jun 2025
Sutton
Local News
Sutton Allotments Reap the Rewards of £12,000 in Grants
Green-fingered residents in Carshalton and Wallington are set to benefit from much-needed water system upgrades, thanks to £12,600 of funding secured from the Neighbourhood Fund.
31 Mar 2025
Local News
Roundshaw park set for nearly £100,000 investment
Roundshaw Park in Wallington is set to receive almost £100,000 in upgrades that will make the park more fun and accessible for everyone.
31 Mar 2025
Bobby Dean
Bobby Dean MP votes against cruel cuts to disability benefits
Carshalton and Wallington’s Liberal Democrat MP, Bobby Dean, voted against the Government’s cuts to disability benefits and spoke during the debate — stating that it was not reform but a retreat...
2 Jul 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
Richmond Council slams Tory economic incompetence as it is forced to raise council tax
High inflation and the government’s approach to local government funding are behind the rise in council tax announced by Richmond Council.
8 Mar 2023
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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