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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.

A Liberal Foreign Policy by Jonny Singh

Our Brent East Parliamentary Candidate Jonny Singh sets out a Liberal vision for our foreign policy a the Spring Conference.

Central Library Move to Top Shop Building

Bromley Council have published more information about the timing of the move of Central Library to the Top Shop building including an unexpected period when the library will be closed.

Cut in Winter Fuel Payment will hit 45,000 pensioners in Bromley

The Liberal Democrats are asking the Labour Government to rethink their proposals to means test the Winter Fuel Payment which will impact over 45,000 local pensioners in Bromley.

Black History Month

October was Black History Month - a time for us to celebrate the Black British community in Camden and beyond, and to recognise their contributions and discover their stories.

Full Council 14/10/24 - Camden Lib Dems report back

At the most recent full council meeting, the Camden Liberal Democrat group played a pivotal role in shaping the discussion, challenging Labour on two poor government decisions that are impacting our communities in Camden.

Council Breaks Affordable Homes Promise in Crystal Palace

Croydon Council has been accused of breaking a pledge to increase affordable housing in the borough, following the rejection of a planning application for 7 homes in Crystal Palace.

54,988 people in Croydon waited more than four hours in A&E last year

The number of patients waiting more than four hours in Croydon’s A&Es has risen by 52.3% compared with four years ago, Liberal Democrat analysis of House of Commons Library research reveals.

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

Lib Dems welcome change in Policing

Ealing Lib Democrats welcome the news that Ealing Police force is to have a Borough Commander again.

Kirstie Shedden selected as Shooters Hill by-election candidate

Our local party chair, Kirstie, has been selected as the Lib Dem candidate.

Kieran Edwards selected as Eltham Town & Avery Hill by-election candidate

Local campaigner Kieran Edwards has been selected as the Lib Dem candidate for Eltham Town & Avery Hill by-election

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.

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.

Labour lead Haringey to brink of bankruptcy

Haringey has been forced to go cap-in-hand to the government to apply for approval for the “Exceptional Financial Support” scheme in advance of setting next year's budget in March.

Haringey has lowest Tenant Satisfaction levels in London, new data shows

New authoritative statistics released by the Regulator for Social Housing have shown that Haringey has the joint lowest tenant satisfaction of any London local authority, and the joint third lowest of any local authority nationally.

Potential disruption in Harrow 7th August 2024

Call for peace, calm and respect in these turbulent times.

January 2024 Newsletter

This is an exciting year. A general election must be called this year, even if it not held till January 2025; and we have the mayoral and assembly elections due in May. I have just taken over as Chairman from Derek Hill and we have a new, and ver

NHS Falling Apart Under the Tories

40,594 people in Hillingdon waited more than four hours in A&E last year

Government letting Hillingdon "grind to a halt" as 306,758 on NHS waiting lists

There are 306,758 incomplete patient pathways on a waiting list in North West London - the equivalent of 108 per 1,000 patients Local Lib Dems accuse the government of letting NHS North West London “grind to a halt”

Liberal Democrats set out challenge to Labour in Islington

Islington's Liberal Democrats have launched their General Election campaign with a call to back the party's plans for a fairer deal for Islington.

Islington campaigner, Rebecca Taylor, is calling for stronger action on bike crime in the borough

Rebecca, the Liberal Democrat candidate in the Hillrise council by-election on 2 May, is a keen cyclist who has cycled to work in London for many years. She supports active travel policies that make it easier for people to walk or cycle around London.

Christophe Noblet selected for GLA constituency

The Liberal Democrats have chosen Earl’s Court campaigner Christophe Noblet to fight the West Central seat in next year’s Greater London Assembly elections.

Blaise Baquiche for Chelsea & Fulham

Blaise Baquiche has been selected by members to stand for Chelsea & Fulham at the next General Election

Mahmood Rafiq selected as candidate in upcoming by-election

Local residents and community champion, Mahmood Rafiq, has been selected by Liberal Democrats in New Malden to be their candidate in the upcoming by-election

Breaking: Cllr Cobbett resigns as ward councillor for Green Lane & St James

Lib Dem councillor, Tim Cobbett, has handed in his resignation to Kingston Council after working hard for local residents in New Malden since being first elected 2018.

Lambeth Lib Dems call for emergency ban on no-fault evictions over Christmas as 113 families put at risk of homelessness

Lambeth Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency ban on no-fault evictions over the Christmas period, as figures show 113 families in Lambeth were put at risk of homelessness due to a Section 21 notice in the year 2022/2023.

Lambeth Lib Dems rally cross-party solidarity to stop Brixton abortion protests

The Lib Dems are rallying cross-party support for a joint submission from Lambeth Council’s three political parties to the Government’s consultation on protest-free buffer zones around abortion clinics.

Lewisham Liberal Democrats response to the TfL consultation on changes to the South Circular

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.

Lewisham Council found guilty of eroding trust in democracy and open Government

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.

Wimbledon elects its first Liberal Democrat MP

Paul Kohler was elected on 4 July as the new MP for Wimbledon and New & Old Malden.

Local By Election candidates announced

​​​​​​​Merton Liberal Democrats have announced their candidates for two local council by-elections happening on the same day as the General Election, after Labour councillors stand down. 

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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How Our Alternative Budget Will Fix Southwark

The Southwark Liberal Democrats have unveiled their alternative budget proposals for 2025, promising to invest in care, community safety, the cost of living, and frontline council services.

Southwark Lib Dems Force Historic No Confidence Vote Over Labour’s “Serious Failings” in Housing

Bobby praises public sector workers and criticises outsourcing trend

The dedication of public sector workers has been recognised by Bobby Dean MP, Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Carshalton and Wallington, during a Westminster Hall debate on outsourcing in government departments.

New Play Equipment Installed at Wrythe Rec

New inclusive play equipment has been installed at Wrythe Recreation Ground, thanks to a joint project between the council and the Friends of Wrythe Rec.

Lib Dem Council supports new “Library of Things” at Patch Twickenham

Richmond’s Lib Dem Council has joined forces with Library of Things and Twickenham co-working space Patch (42 York Street) to open the borough’s first branch of the “Library of Things” social enterprise.

Richmond Lib Dem Council Gets Tough on Fly Tipping With Increased Fines of up to £1,000

Richmond’s Liberal Democrat Council is introducing heavier penalties for anyone caught fly-tipping in the borough.

Solidarity with Leyton’s Muslim community

We are appalled to see mosques and buildings serving Leyton’s Muslim community and similar sites across London being vandalised with Islamophobic graffiti. We totally reject such hatred and hope the culprits are caught soon.

Holocaust Memorial Day and Auschwitz liberation anniversary

Today is the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau – a Nazi concentration and extermination camp located in modern-day Poland.

Lib Dem policies unveiled following manifesto launch

The Manifesto, and a summary of key points from a Wandsworth perspective, are made available in this news item.

General Election Launch with special guest Nick Clegg

You are invited to the launch of the Putney general election campaign - this Friday 14 June

Water company dumped sewage 8,014 times in rivers last year

The sewage discharges by Thames Water lasted 74,693 hours.

63,881 people wait more than two months before treatment at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

in 2022, at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Trust, 27% had to wait more than two months for treatment to start.