The Liberal Democrats are campaigning across our city. Here are some of the most recent news from our London teams.
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.
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.
Our Brent East Parliamentary Candidate Jonny Singh sets out a Liberal vision for our foreign policy a the Spring Conference.
The move was described as 'deeply disturbing’ by Anton Georgiou, our Liberal Democrats group leader, who claims the change would make it easier for the council to ‘silence residents that don’t agree’.
Brent Council's Labour leader has proposed to increase the number of councillor's required to sign a call-in request. Cllr Anton Georgiou has sent the following message to Debra Norman, Corporate Director of Governance at Brent Council.
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.
The Liberal Democrats have won the highest number of MPs we've ever achieved.
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.
Parliamentary Spokesperson Katie Mansfield is demanding answers as to why the independent cafés at Hampstead Heath are set to be replaced.
Belsize Councillor Judy Dixey is calling out Camden Council for their failure to grit the dangerously icy pavements around the Royal Free Hospital during the cold snap in early January.
Anti-social behaviour in Finchley Road Station underpass and pedestrian congestion at airport coach stops are among the issues we are petitioning the Mayor of London to fix.
We call upon Croydon Council to take necessary action to ensure the site is secure and well maintained, with the fence fixed, and graffiti and waste removed.
Since 2006, the Council has accumulated debts of over £1 BILLION POUNDS - thanks to the mismanagement from Labour and the Conservatives.
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.
Ealing Lib Dems have responded to the Ealing Citizens Open Letter with three pledges on temporary accommodation, housing and local jobs.
Ealing Lib Dems are very disappointed that Ealing Labour will ban any local determination of HMOs in local communities.
A vote in this local election to make a difference, despite many residents feeling gloomy about politics.
Today, the Enfield Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto ahead of the 2022 Enfield Local Council Elections, entitled Change Enfield Together.
Former Labour Councillor Chris Lloyd has joined the Liberal Democrats, becoming the Lib Dems’ first councillor in Greenwich since 2010.
Lib Dem Mayoral candidate, Rob Blackie, says “Only the Liberal Democrats have a serious plan to clean up the mess left by the Mayor in Silvertown.”
Read about our Lib Dem Policy Form in Eltham with Josh Matthews
Lib Dem Simon de Deney congratulates Mayor-elect Caroline Woodley and thanks Hackney voters for their support
Lib Dem candidate, Simon de Deney launches his manifesto, promising bold action on Housing, Green Spaces and stronger Local Democracy.
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.
MP candidate vows to restore trust for Chelsea & Fulham.
Philip Rader, who works at Imperial College London, says the better part of a decade is too long to wait.
The Government has finally heeded Liberal Democrat calls to expand free school meals. Lib Dems previously introduced universal free school meals for infants whilst in government, and have long called for this expansion.
Cllr Luke Cawley-Harrison, Liberal Democrat councillor for Crouch End, has launched a joint crowdfunding appeal with the organising team of the Crouch End Festival, for an additional bench to be located in the newly renovated Hornsey Library Square.
We’re pleased to share that, following discussions with Veolia, the wooden planters on Archway Road will be refreshed. We have secured funding for this work, and the repairs will be going ahead.
The thoughts of the Harrow LibDems are with the Jewish community in Harrow at this time.
Celebrated on October 6 every year - is a global movement that started eleven years ago in 2012.
Harrow Council together with several other Tory Councils have lost their legal challenge against the expansion of the ULEZ to outer London.
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.
After transitioning to a new website, we can now make use of our donate function again.
Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Liberal Democrats have announced the appointment of Ian Rex Hawkes as the Parliamentary Spokesperson for the constituency.
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.
Islington Liberal Democrats have announced that Terry Stacy MBE, has been selected as their General Election candidate for Islington South and Finsbury.
The Independent Housing Ombudsman has published a damning report on Labour-run Islington Council, requiring over £66k in compensation for victims, and making 186 recommendations and compulsory instructions for change.
Recent cuts to London’s Metropolitan Police have led to a worrying trend in policing numbers. Figures uncovered by the London Liberal Democrats show a significant cut in the number of officers meant to keep our streets safe.
Even with twice weekly rubbish pickups, this Conservative-run council is failing to keep our streets clean. We need change.
Cllr. Tim Verboven joins Cllr Linda Wade fighting for Earl's Court.
TfL's plan to cut bus services by up to a fifth will have profoundly negative impacts on the residents of Kensington & Chelsea.
Liberal Democrats in Kingston have thanked local residents after securing their best ever result, holding control of Kingston Council, electing 41 out of 45 councillors to work hard for local residents on the Council covering all but one ward in the Borough.
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.
An Open Letter from Group Leader Cllr Donna Harris to Lambeth Green Party Leader Scott Ainslie and Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party in England and Wales, on the alleged anti-semitism reported from candidate Saiqa Ali
“DESPERATE LABOUR EXPOSED” - LIB DEMS CRITICISE CLAIRE HOLLAND’S FIG-LEAF VISIT TO STREATHAM
Lambeth’s Labour-controlled Licensing Committee recommended removing the “no casino” rule at its meeting yesterday afternoon. It will go to the Full Council for sign-off next week. We have written to local MP and Sec of State Steve Reed to demand action.
We broadly welcome the proposals. Although it will be an expensive development, the proposals increase the amount of public space and would make the centre of Catford more attractive. We have submitted the following recommendations to TfL's consultation.
Labour run Lewisham Council has recently faced the embarrassment of an enforcement notice being placed on it by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for failing to respond to hundreds of overdue requests made under the Freedom of Information Act.
Traffic counters used to monitor the impact of low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) are not accurately recording vehicles during heavy congestion, The Times reveals.
Local Liberal Democrats have raised serious concerns over Labour Council bosses' attempts to sneak through last minute and risky cuts to services for the most medically vulnerable children in the borough.
Last night, Labour councillors voted down plans to help over 20,000 Merton households claim £71 million in unclaimed benefits and support. At the same meeting, Labour pushed through hundreds of above-inflation fee rises.
Residents across Merton are set to lose public access to both of their police stations at the end of the month, under plans signed off by Sadiq Khan.
“Disgraceful” Levelling Up snub ignores community in the London Borough of Redbridge
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has hailed the local election results as a "turning point" for his party's prospects.
Liberal Democrat councillors in Borough & Bankside and St George’s have called on Southwark Council to reject new plans that would slash affordable housing at the Borough Triangle development to just 10%.
The Canada Water Masterplan has been approved – delivering just 9% affordable housing across the scheme, a dramatic drop from the 35% originally promised to residents.
Southwark Liberal Democrats have exclusively revealed that in two thirds of wards, Southwark Labour have started zero council homes.
Luke Taylor MP has hit out at the company's £1mn signing bonus
The Lib Dem team have responded to misinformation about recent roadworks.
Worcester Park Councillors provide update on Thames Water roadworks.
We spoke with Luke Taylor MP, Lib Dem spokesperson for London, who has raised questions in Parliament over national security.
Cllr Jim Millard, Deputy Leader and Housing Lead, announced that Richmond Council would formally be applying to become a Registered Provider of Social Housing.
The Liberal Democrats firmly established their political dominance in Richmond Borough, with two landslide victories in the Hampton North and Teddington by-elections.
Richmond’s Liberal Democrat Council has been one of the first councils in London to sign the London Charter to End Rough Sleeping. It is leading the call for all other London Boroughs to follow suit and sign up.
Despite the Labour Mayor of London promising in his manifesto to keep a Police Station Front Desk open in every borough, the Met have announced sweeping cuts to their front desks.
The Liberal Democrats have called for the board of Thames Water to be sacked and the company put into special administration.
Many local streets have been left sweltering in the heat as Waltham Forest Council continues to pollard trees out of season.
The latest Focus leaflet produced by the Tooting arm of Wandsworth LibDems has been published and will be delivered to key wards...
Sarah Olney clarifies careless use of tax language
Here's what happened at our Wandsworth LibDems annual general meeting
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.