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
Around London
Lib Dem News from across London
The Liberal Democrats are campaigning across our city. Here is some on the most recent news from our London teams.
Barnet
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
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
Bromley Liberal Democrats urge action on parking and potholes
The Liberal Democrat group have formally requested statements from the Bromley Council portfolio holder regarding changes to parking meter payment options and Pothole Repairs at the full Council meeting on Monday 24th April.
LD
19 Apr 2023
Lib Dems call for a return to “proper local health services” as figures show surge in patients per GP in South East London.
The Liberal Democrats have called for a return to proper local health services, after new figures revealed a fall in the number of GPs in South East London while patient numbers rise.
LD
6 Apr 2023
A mixed response to the "Super Loop"
London Liberal Democrats have presented a mixed response to the Mayor's proposed Super Loop project.
G
4 Apr 2023
Camden
Camden
Candidate launches campaign for Holborn & St Pancras by blowing his own trumpet
Our Parliamentary Candidate for Holborn & St Pancras, Charlie Clinton, has launched his campaign to take on Keir Starmer by literally blowing his own trumpet at his launch event in March.
17 Mar 2024
Camden Borough
Camden Lib Dems Submit Budget Amendment
The Lib Dem group on Camden council submitted a budget amendment focused on tackling the climate crisis, supporting the homeless, and ensuring more children get access to music education in schools.
4 Mar 2024
Croydon
Claire Bonham
Cllr Claire Bonham: My first two months
It’s been a whirlwind couple of months since the declaration in Trinity School – a lot of my initial time has been put into understanding the various roles and responsibilities of the council, which is very different when you are on the inside to the outside!
12 Aug 2022
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
Our Greenwich Peninsula candidates' concerns for the area
Pollution in The Peninsula
2 May 2022
Thank you to our candidates and supporters
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THOSE WINNING LIBERAL DEMOCRATS FROM ACROSS THE UK WHO ARE TURNING THE TIDE
22 May 2022
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
Haringey
Local Labour MP fails to vote against welfare cuts which will hit thousands of local residents
Local Labour MP Catherine West failed to vote against controversial welfare cuts which are estimated to affect 16,500 residents in Haringey. The...
HLD
27 Jul 2015
Labour are not doing enough to support community centres
Haringey Liberal Democrats have criticised the Labour-run for not providing enough support for local community centres. Some centres in the borough...
HLD
28 Jul 2015
Labour council spends £56m on consultants, interims and agency staff in just 2 years
Labour-run Haringey Council’s massive £56m bill for consultants, interims and agency staff has been uncovered by Haringey Liberal Democrats. In just 2...
HLD
29 Jul 2015
Harrow
Harrow
The Lib Dems in Harrow and the wider world
Why I support the Lib Dems by Derek Hill
13 Jan 2024
Harrow
A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS by Philip Levy
The last few years have been, admittedly, difficult for the LibDems. We had to cancel two autumn conferences, one due to Covid, and the other when the Queen died. And many still blame us for the coalition – not noticing what has gone on subsequently.
6 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
Exempt Blue Badge Holders - Letter to Islington Tribune - Friday 20th January
It was good to see the recent announcement by the executive member for environment, air quality and transport, Rowena Champion, that the council would be extending exemptions to low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) camera filters to certain residents living outside existing LTNs. But why is the process so complicated?
20 Jan 2023
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
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
Transport
K&C Lib Dems launch petition to stop TFL bus cuts
TfL's plan to cut bus services by up to a fifth will have profoundly negative impacts on the residents of Kensington & Chelsea.
26 Jun 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
Success on EU Settled Status Council Help
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
15 Jan 2021
Daphne Marchant, former Mayor of Lambeth and Lib Dem councillor in Streatham, has died
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
7 Feb 2021
GLA2021 Elections Confirmed
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
14 Feb 2021
Lewisham
Scrap the Energy Price Rise
This is an emergency. Cancel October's planned energy bill rise to save people £1600.
13 Aug 2022
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
"We are all deeply mourning the profound loss of a great monarch who served our country so faithfully all her life and who was loved the world over."
13 Dec 2022
Merton
LESSA
West Barnes Lib Dems fight for LESSA sports ground to be retained for sporting and community use. West Barnes Lib Dem Councillors Hina Bokhari and...
3 Mar 2022
Liberal Democrats win big in Merton local elections
Lib Dems win big in Merton's elections.
7 May 2022
Wimbledon’s Conservative MP slammed for voting against Windfall Tax on oil and gas companies
On Tuesday 17 May, Conservative MPs, including Wimbledon’s MP Stephen Hammond, voted against a windfall tax on oil and gas companies to help people...
24 May 2022
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 with this new...
17 Jan 2023
Southwark
Liberal Democrats Call for Further Action as Council Refers Itself to Social Housing Watchdog in Win for Housing Campaign.
Southwark Council has today announced it will refer itself to the Regulator of Social Housing in relation to its electrical safety tests. The Liberal Democrats have welcomed the move as a win for their campaign, but push for more action.
18 Jun 2024
Southwark Council Home Building Grinds to a Halt, Southwark Liberal Democrats Reveal
Internal queries from the Southwark Liberal Democrats have revealed that the number of council homes started in 2023/2024 was just 28, down 96% from 2022/2023.
30 May 2024
"Ground Zero” for London’s Housing Crisis: Southwark 3rd highest proportion of households in Temporary Accommodation in London as Lib Dems call for urgent action
The latest quarterly homelessness statistics from the Government have again confirmed the scale of London’s housing crisis, with thousands left with no option but to seek emergency accommodation from the council.
16 May 2024
Sutton
Bobby Dean
Lib Dems select new candidate for Carshalton & Wallington
Local campaigner and business owner, Bobby Dean, has been selected as the new Liberal Democrat candidate for Carshalton & Wallington.
11 Aug 2021
Bobby Dean
Afghans who served Britain must be protected
Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Carshalton & Wallington, Bobby Dean, has written to Elliot Colburn MP insisting the Government offers relocation to all those that risked their lives to serve Britain’s interests.
18 Aug 2021
Bobby Dean
Dean: Pandemic not an excuse to cut Public Transport
Local campaigner Bobby Dean has slammed the Government for allowing the pandemic to result in permanent cuts to local rail services, with his comments reported by MyLondon.
1 Sep 2021
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
Police failed to attend 12,667 burglaries in London last year
12,667 burglaries went unattended by the Metropolitan Police last year, stark figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have shown.
7 Apr 2023
Lib Dems call for a return to “proper local health services” as figures show surge in patients per GP in North East London
The Liberal Democrats have called for a return to proper local health services, after new figures revealed a fall in the number of GPs in North East London while patient numbers rise.
29 Mar 2023
94 hospitality venues in Waltham Forest at risk of closing as Chancellor slashes business support in Budget
New analysis by the Liberal Democrats reveals that almost a hundred pubs, restaurants and cafes are at risk of closure in Waltham Forest following the Chancellor’s Budget last week.
20 Mar 2023
Wandsworth
Community
We stand with the people of Ukraine
Residents aid refugees fleeing the war
3 Mar 2022
Tax
Wandsworth hit by National Insurance bombshell
Cost of living crisis bites
4 Jun 2022
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