Richmond MP Sarah Olney and council leader Gareth Roberts have written to the leader of the Hammersmith Bridge taskforce urging a change of position after this week's public meeting.

Liberal Democrat-run councils have stepped up to provide free school meals for hungry children after the Government voted against extending the scheme to the holidays. 

Richmond and Kingston borough councils are setting up schemes to help families through half-term and Christmas holidays, and Sutton council have confirmed they are also working on a scheme to support families and ensure no child goes hungry.

London Liberal Democrats have today confirmed Luisa Porritt as their Candidate for Mayor of London in the 2021 election.

In her first comments as the candidate, Luisa Porritt described London as at a “crucial moment” and said she would bring “big ideas and urgent action” to secure its future. Her ideas include putting “homes in the heart of the city” and reshaping London so that its “600 neighbourhoods” lead the recovery.

Caroline Pidgeon, Liberal Democrat London Assembly Member, responding to the announcement today by Andy Byford, Transport for London’s Commissioner, that Thameslink stations will be added to the Tube map by Christmas said, “This is an incredibly welcome decision and it is a change that I have long advocated."

Munira Wilson MP has spoken out against BA’s policy to ‘fire and rehire’ its employees in Parliament.

Munira said: “I’m sure, like me, she’s had many heartbreadking stories from her constituents who have been treated appallingly by this nation’s flag carrier. So will she call on her own frontbench to ban this fire and rehire policy that they are using?

Caroline Pidgeon, Liberal Democrat London Assembly Member, commenting on today’s news about the further delayed opening of Crossrail said “Covid might partly explain these latest delays, but they are only part of the picture as even Crossrail admits."

Caroline Pidgeon, Liberal Democrat London Assembly Member, commenting on today’s news that most train fares will rise by 1.6% from 2 January 2021, but TfL fares will rise by 2.6% due to Government set conditions on TfL said:

In London, Benita is launching the "Calling with Kindness" initiative as part of the nationwide Coronavirus Community Taskforce established by the Liberal Democrats. Thousands of party members and supporters in the capital will be involved in identifying those in need and taking part in community efforts to protect the most vulnerable in society

Siobhan Benita promised to Love London Better as she launched her bid to become Mayor.