The Liberal Democrats are campaigning across our city. Here are some of the most recent news from our London teams.
Lib Dems call for an end to our police station closures and for a return to community policing.
Jeremy has lived in Hendon for over 30 years. He is married with two grown up sons.
These murders are shocking and senseless, and this incident will create fear for Jewish people across London and the UK as they mark Yom Kippur.
Residents complain of the cost of living, the state of services in Bexley, and the lack of a stop for the new Super loop bus (SL3) in Bexley.
Liberal Democrats oppose Labour’s cuts to disability benefits–piling more misery onto the most vulnerable in society while Labour refuse to tax big businesses more. Cllr Hannah Matin shares her own experience of the welfare system and the changes needed.
Labour Council ignores residents requests for improvements.
Lib Dems present bold budget alternative
Liberal Democrat Councillors have successfully implemented much-needed road safety improvements in Beckenham after two years of campaigning.
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.
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.
Lib Dem leader Rt Hon Ed Davey MP heard about the scale of fly-tipping Camden is experiencing and rolled up his sleeves to help out, alongside local Lib Dem volunteers.
Camden Liberal Democrat Councillors have proposed their amendment to Camden's Labour Council's 2026 budget, and highlight their individual priorities on what needs fixing.
Camden Lib Dems response to the latest proposals to further reduce affordable housing targets and what you can do
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.
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.
Four weeks waits for GP appointments across local NHS area have increased 31% as real terms cuts to funding bite.
13 Lib Dem Councillors were elected to strengthen the opposition on May 7th as they announced their Shadow Cabinet!
Ealing Lib Dems have responded to the Ealing Citizens Open Letter with three pledges on temporary accommodation, housing and local jobs.
Ealing Lib Dems are very disappointed that Ealing Labour will ban any local determination of HMOs in local communities.
Today, the Enfield Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto ahead of the 2022 Enfield Local Council Elections, entitled Change Enfield Together.
20% swing from Labour to Lib Dems in West Thamesmead
Lib Dem by-election candidate Steve Day pledges action on fly tipping in West Thamesmead
Support builds for Liberal Democrat by-election candidate for West Thamesmead, Steve Day
Lib Dem Simon de Deney congratulates Mayor-elect Caroline Woodley and thanks Hackney voters for their support
Lib Dem candidate, Simon de Deney launches his manifesto, promising bold action on Housing, Green Spaces and stronger Local Democracy.
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.
Philip Rader, who works at Imperial College London, says the better part of a decade is too long to wait.
Haringey Lib Dems have condemned “shocking” safeguarding failures at Haringey Council, as the Local Government Ombudsman revealed that the council had over 1100 emails left unread in its social work inbox, including over 500 police welfare reports.
Not only have we achieved our 25 tree target, but we have surpassed it, raising enough funds for 30 NEW Street Trees for Crouch End Town Centre!
Cllr Luke Cawley-Harrison, the Liberal Democrat Leader on Haringey Council, has accused mortgage lenders of treating homeowners as “cash cows”, with mortgage rates failing to fall in line with interest rates.
We started 2024 with 15 LibDem MPs. We finished up with 72, the highest total for a 3rd party for 100 years.
A satirical letter from a lettuce to the UK (AI generated image)
Know your rights as a carer. LibDems fight for you every step of the way! ✊🧡
Steve Tuckwell and David Simmonds vote against sewage sickness compensation scheme
Ruislip, Northwood & Pinner and Uxbridge & South Ruislip Lib Dem candidates Ian Rex-Hawkes and Blaise Baquiche call on water firm to crack down on excessive pay
Vast majority of burglary cases in London are closed without a suspect identified.
The Hounslow Liberal Democrats have officially launched a comprehensive residents' survey to identify the key issues facing the borough prior to the local council elections on Thursday, 7th May.
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.
Mark Pack and Jeremy Hargreaves, residents and Liberal Democrat members in Islington, have both been recognised for their long-standing efforts in promoting a healthy political envrionment.
The Liberal Democrats back the need for new housing in Islington and support the redevelopment of Archway Campus, but they’re pushing for changes to meet the needs of the local community.
Under the Conservatives, Kensington & Chelsea has lost three of four police stations in just 20 years. Local Lib Democrats are calling for new police hubs to plug the gap.
K&C's Basic Command Unit has lost 52% of its Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) between 2015 and 2022. Cllr Verboven asks RBKC's Council Lead Member what is done to address security issues in K&C (video link).
A round up of everything going on in the development of Earl's Court
Liberal Democrats in Kingston have thanked local residents after securing their best ever result, holding control of Kingston Council, electing 41 out of 45 councillors to work hard for local residents on the Council covering all but one ward in the Borough.
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.
“DESPERATE LABOUR EXPOSED” - LIB DEMS CRITICISE CLAIRE HOLLAND’S FIG-LEAF VISIT TO STREATHAM
Lambeth’s Labour-controlled Licensing Committee recommended removing the “no casino” rule at its meeting yesterday afternoon. It will go to the Full Council for sign-off next week. We have written to local MP and Sec of State Steve Reed to demand action.
Recently Labour have planned to turn down Lambeth’s streetlights - despite local opposition. Labour are now claiming that it isn’t true - despite the proof being obvious in Lambeth council documents.
A major south east London regeneration scheme faces an uncertain future after the Labour government’s spending review did not provide funding for the long-expected Bakerloo Line extension to Lewisham.
Lewisham had 92 items of recorded fly-tipping per 1000 people in our borough, making it us the 4th from bottom for fly-tipping of the 32 London Boroughs.
Mike Martin, MP for Tunbridge Wells and member of the Defence Select Committee, gave a talk to Lewisham Liberal Democrats about defence and foreign policy.
The UK statistics authority has criticised London Labour councils, over claims of 'freezing' council tax, citing the “potential to mislead those whose council tax bills are affected.”
Merton faces a projected £24 million Budget gap by 2029 under Labour Government’s ‘Fair Funding Review’. Merton Liberal Democrats announce Budget plans to support residents and protect key services, including direct support for low-income families.
Council Tax overpayments withheld, funding jeopardised and inflation busting increases: Merton Council facing a £24 million funding gap by 2029/30 following Labour Government’s ‘Fair Funding Review’
“Disgraceful” Levelling Up snub ignores community in the London Borough of Redbridge
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has hailed the local election results as a "turning point" for his party's prospects.
Liberal Democrat councillors in Borough & Bankside and St George’s have called on Southwark Council to reject new plans that would slash affordable housing at the Borough Triangle development to just 10%.
The Canada Water Masterplan has been approved – delivering just 9% affordable housing across the scheme, a dramatic drop from the 35% originally promised to residents.
Southwark Liberal Democrats have exclusively revealed that in two thirds of wards, Southwark Labour have started zero council homes.
The former Wallington North Councillor and long-standing champion of families in the borough has passed away.
Beech Tree Place now open
Sutton’s Liberal Democrat councillors used the first major Full Council meeting since May’s local elections to back two motions aimed at giving residents a stronger voice, both in their neighbourhoods and at the ballot box.
We spoke with Luke Taylor MP, Lib Dem spokesperson for London, who has raised questions in Parliament over national security.
Richmond’s Liberal Democrat Council is introducing heavier penalties for anyone caught fly-tipping in the borough.
Cllr Jim Millard, Deputy Leader and Housing Lead, announced that Richmond Council would formally be applying to become a Registered Provider of Social Housing.
The Liberal Democrats firmly established their political dominance in Richmond Borough, with two landslide victories in the Hampton North and Teddington by-elections.
Grove Green campaigner Arran Angus helped a resident of Grove Green Road get her money back from the council.
Research by the Liberal Democrats has shown that between January and October, a record 452,595 people waited more than 12 hours for a bed in A&E, up from just 1,590 over the same period in 2016.
In September, the Labour-run Council revealed a future of rising council tax, deepening cuts and an increasing reliance on dwindling reserves.
Small print of Chancellor’s Autumn Statement shows rocks ahead
We spoke to hundreds of residents in one Wandsworth ward - and this is what they told us
AELTC expansion the focus of Wimbledon Action Day
MP Nickie Aiken refused to back a bill to end puppy smuggling, pet theft and live animal exports in the UK. On 21 June 2023, the opposition attempted to force the government to bring back the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill.
The statistics show that 9.36% of patients in North Central London waited over 12 hours at A&E in February.
The sewage discharges by Thames Water lasted 74,693 hours.