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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.

Liberal Democrats double down on services in Brent

Lib Dems present bold budget alternative

Charlie Clinton wins Alperton By-Election

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

Tories use Council meeting to play politics with Bromley’s schoolchildren

Conservatives on Bromley Council have refused to back a LibDem proposal to bring an extra £750,000 into schools across the Borough via pupil premium auto-enrolment, with their only justification that they claimed to have “thought of the idea first"

Lib Dems use budget debate to call for investment in Bromley Town Centre

Town centre regeneration and support for the vulnerable are at the forefront of Bromley Liberal Democrats’ vision for the borough, as outlined in a proposed amendment for Bromley Council’s budget for 2025–26.

Labour having “a chilling effect on democracy”

Liberal Democrat councillors led the way this week in opposing Labour plans to ban placards and banners from the Council chamber and prevent prospective candidates from speaking at council meetings.

Have your say on the updated plans for the Homebase / Car Park site

NW6 Liberal Democrats have launched a survey to hear what residents think about the updated plans for the former Homebase site behind the O2 Shopping Centre.

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

Call from local Lib Dems to clean up ‘health hazard’ bridge

Network Rail and TfL are being urged to clean up a railway bridge underpass which is said to be creating a “health hazard” for residents.

FEC sale of Hornsey Town Hall an “embarrassment” for Haringey Council

Opposition Lib Dem councillors have expressed concern at the news that the Far East Consortium (FEC) have sold Hornsey Town Hall to the Cayman Islands-based AMTD Group overnight and what it means for the future of the project.

A bright future for the LibDems pt. 2

We started 2024 with 15 LibDem MPs. We finished up with 72, the highest total for a 3rd party for 100 years.

Lettuce be heard

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

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 Ed Cooke

We are sad to report on the death of longstanding Liberal Democrat member Ed Cooke.

Mourning Andrew Hyett

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

Sort out the delivery bikes!

Local Lib Dems are calling for "bike delivery plans" to be required for new Licensing applications in K&C.

Campaign update - Silvertime application withdrawn!

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

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.

Merton budget 2025

Leader of the opposition, Cllr Anthony Fairclough writes about Merton's budget and how Merton Lib Dems would do things differently.

Raynes Park PO 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.

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.

Software Update!

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Southwark Named As Top 10 Council for Six-Figure Pay

Liberal Democrats have slammed Labour after a recent report came out naming Southwark Council as having the 10th highest number of officers on more than £100,000.

Calls for Sadiq Khan to Block Southwark Development with “unacceptably low” provision of Social Housing

5 Liberal Democrat Councillors representing Borough and Bankside and St George’s wards have written to Sir Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, formally asking him to exercise his powers to “call-in” the Borough Triangle scheme.

Bobby Dean MP Questions Martin Lewis on Effectiveness and Future of Lifetime ISAs

During a Treasury Committee meeting, Bobby Dean MP, Liberal Democrat MP for Carshalton and Wallington, questioned financial expert Martin Lewis on the effectiveness of Lifetime ISAs, raising concerns about their long-term value and fairness.

Government Rejects Call to Intervene in Children's Cancer Services Relocation

The Government has declined to intervene in the decision to move the children's cancer services from the Royal Marsden in Sutton to Evelina London Children's Hospital in central London.

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.

Shocking Cuts to Social Care

Your Labour-run council plans to make cuts worth £13.6m in 2025/26, including nearly £2m in cuts to children's social care.

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.

“Stick to your word,” Liberal Democrats urge Labour MPs on pension compensation

MPs for Battersea, Putney and Tooting previously pledged their support to WASPI women

Crime and policing in Southfields: Survey

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.