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Finchley Church End By-Election

James Goldman has been chosen to be the Lib Dem candidate in the Finchley Church End by-election.

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.

Charlie Clinton wins Alperton By-Election

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

Have your Say - fill in our new Alperton Residents Survey

Brent Lib Dems are running a new survey to understand priorities of the local residents - both new and existing.

Foodbank Christmas Visit by Lib Dem Councillors

Councillors Sam Webber & Julie Ireland met with Bromley Foodbank at their final session before Christmas, at their hub in central Bromley.

Four-hour A&E waiting times at risk in Bromley

The government is dropping its pledge to meet the four-hour A&E waiting times target by the end of this Parliament.

Congratulations to Cllr Charlie Clinton!

Congratulations to Charlie Clinton, the former Parliamentary Candidate for Holborn & St Pancras, who was elected as a Liberal Democrat Councillor for Alperton.

Lib Dem Leader Sir Ed Davey Celebrates Flick Rea’s 50 Years of Public Service

The Camden Liberal Democrats were honoured to welcome party leader Sir Ed Davey to a special celebration marking former councillor Flick Rea’s remarkable 50 years of public service on 30 January.

Nando's submit planning application for the Crystal Palace Triangle

A planning application for a Nando's restaurant in the Crystal Palace Triangle has been submitted to Croydon Council.

Christmas Bookstall in Crystal Palace raises money for Crisis

Last Saturday saw the annual Christmas Fair take place at St John the Evangelist on Sylvan Road, with a big community turnout in spite of the blustery wind and rain.

Hanger Hill By-Election Victory

Jonathan Oxley wins Hanger Hill By-Election

Hina backs calls to protect Warren Farm

Lib Dem London Assembly Member Backs Calls for Warren Farm to Stay Rewilded

Enfield Lib Dems pressure council to address dangerous North Circular crossing

Enfield Lib Dem campaigners have been leading pressure on the council to reconsider a pelican crossing on the North Circular in Enfield that is regularly used by schoolchildren.

10,635 patients face 12-hour A&E waits across North London

Analysis by Enfield Liberal Democrats has revealed that 10,635 patients across North London waited more than 12 hours in hospital Accident & Emergency departments in February alone.

2026 Local Elections

Have you ever considered standing to become a local Lib Dem councillor in the Royal Borough of Greenwich?

Large swing to Lib Dems in council by-election

20% swing from Labour to Lib Dems in West Thamesmead

Low-Carbon Businessman fights for Cazenove seat

Campaigner and businessman, Dave Raval is the Liberal Democrat choice for Cazenove ward’s new councillor. The eco-entrepreneur promises to bring fresh vigour and new ideas to the environmental agenda if elected to the Town Hall on January 18th.

1,879 Thank Yous

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

Haringey Labour accepts bailout loan from government but rejects oversight

Haringey Labour yesterday passed their budget, including accepting a £37 million bailout from government but rejected Lib Dem amendments which would have created more oversight of the council’s finances, and reduced the amount which needed to be borrowed.

Haringey is most complained about local authority for damp and mould

New data from Uswitch Energy has revealed that Haringey is the UK’s most complained about local authority when it comes to damp and mould.

Lettuce be heard

A satirical letter from a lettuce to the UK (AI generated image)

Carers Rights Day, everyday!

Know your rights as a carer. LibDems fight for you every step of the way! ✊🧡

Liberal Democrats want to see a better Heathrow, not a bigger one

The building of Heathrow's third runway would have significant environmental, social and economic impacts across west London.

Eleventh Hour Reprieve for Beck Theatre

The Beck Theatre has a new operator who will take over its operation when the current contract with Trafalgar ends

Mourning Andrew Hyett

It is with great sadness that we report on the death of local Liberal Democrat member and colleague Andrew Hyett.

Liberal Democrats Launch Campaign to Save Islington Upper Street Post Office

Islington’s Upper Street Post Office faces closure, putting vital services at risk for locals. Liberal Democrats Kate Pothalingam and Terry Stacy are campaigning to save it, urging the community to sign a petition to keep this essential branch open.

Campaign update - Silvertime application withdrawn!

The application for a new 24/7 gambling shop on Earl's Court Road has been withdrawn

End the e-bike chaos!

The Conservative-run council in Kensington & Chelsea must do more to end the scourge of inappropriately parked e-bikes on our streets.

Hook & Chessington North By-election result

Congratulations Lorraine Dunstone!

Hook & Chessington North By-election

Lorraine Dunstone - your Lib Dem candidate

Statement following the suspension of Streatham Wells' LTN

Leader of the Liberal Democrat Group on Lambeth Council, Donna Harris, responds to news that the Streatham Wells LTN trial is suspended

Liberal Democrat Women announces new executive, with Cllr Donna Harris at the helm

Today's International Women's Day theme is Inspire Inclusion and Lib Dem Women hope to do just that with the announcement of their new executive

Lib Dems to campaign for “positive politics” in new Lewisham West and East Dulwich constituency

Sustainability professional and former councillor Josh Matthews selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Lewisham West and East Dulwich.

Chris Maines selected as Lewisham Liberal Democrat Mayoral Candidate

Former Lewisham Councillor now working for the NHS has been selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for the Lewisham Mayoral by-election on the 7th of March.

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.

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"Enough is Enough”: Opposition Leader Confirms No Confidence in Council at Housing Crisis Protest

Cllr Victor Chamberlain, Liberal Democrat Leader of the Opposition, addressed the Southwark Housing and Planning Emergency (SHAPE) protest on Saturday 1st March, slamming the Labour council’s failures across a whole host of housing issues.

Confidence Motion Shut Down by “Trump like” Tactics from Labour

Last night (26th February) Labour councillors exploited a procedural trick to shut down the Liberal Democrats’ Extraordinary Meeting on housing, where they were set to hold a confidence motion in Southwark Labour’s leadership.

River Wandle in the news as major diesel spill is branded “environmental disaster”

A major diesel spill has polluted the River Wandle after approximately 4,000 litres of diesel leaked from a bus depot storage tank in Thornton Heath, Croydon.

Lib Dems fight Thames Water restructuring plan

Luke Taylor MP and Bobby Dean MP were signatories to a letter provided as evidence in court against Thames Water’s plan to take on more debt.

We Are Hiring

Do you want to be our next Campaign Organiser? Applications closed on the 20th of February, but please apply without delay.

Tribute To Serge Lourie

Serge Lourie dedicated much of his life to public service and bettering the lives of those around him.

Tube Station Chaos

Local residents have been hit with the news that the down escalator at Blackhorse Road will be out of action until July.

Potholes Plague Higham Hill

If you live near Durban Road, you may have noticed a significant number of potholes on the approach to Billet Road.

Crime and policing in Southfields: Survey

Hundreds gather to celebrate 100 years since construction of London’s first ever Mosque in Southfields

We were honoured to be invited to attend the 100th anniversary of this cultural landmark

Cities of London and Westminster Conservative MP votes to cover up school concrete crisis

Cities of London and Westminster Conservative MP, Nickie Aiken, has today voted against a parliamentary motion which would have forced the government to publish key information on the RAAC crisis.