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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.

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.

It's Time to Fix the Potholes: Lib Dems Pledge £300m fund

It's clear for everyone to see that our roads are crumbling. It seems like there's a pothole on almost every street. The Conservatives have let our roads fall into disrepair - overseeing cuts, delays and decline.

£101.8m Mortgage bombshell in Bromley as 23,770 households forced to remortgage last year

Households in Bromley who remortgaged last year face a £101.8m annual mortgage bombshell amidst spiralling interest rates following Liz Truss’s disastrous mini-budget.

A Building Scandal - Charlie stands up for better quality homes

Charlie has been speaking to the leaseholders of Agar Grove about the devastating consequences of poor new builds combined with a lack of accountability in the building & insurance sectors.

Lib Dems Launch Manifesto for a Fair Deal

The Liberal Democrats were the first party to announce their Manifesto in this General Election - including bold policies on health, housing, the environment, our relationship with Europe & political reform.

Croydon’s Labour Council goes bankrupt: but Tories are equally to blame

The Covid-19 pandemic has put a financial strain on businesses, households and local councils, but Croydon Council’s financial mess wasn’t just a result of Covid.

Lib Dems celebrate electoral success in Croydon

Liberal Democrats are celebrating after increasing their vote in the Croydon & Sutton GLA constituency last week, and gaining an extra Assembly Member at City Hall.

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.

GBLD call for Express Transit route funding for Thamesmead

Greenwich Borough Liberal Democrats call for an end to ‘politicking’ to deliver full public transport funding that Thamesmead deserves

Our 2023 AGM

We held the Greenwich Borough Lib Dem AGM on 21 Nov

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.

Haringey Council overspends by nearly £20 million in 2023/24

A report to Haringey’s cabinet meeting yesterday (16th July) revealed that the council had overspent by almost £20 million last year.

Haringey is 11th worst council in the country

An analysis from The Times has shown that Haringey is the 308th best performing council in England - out of 318.

The Lib Dems in Harrow and the wider world

Why I support the Lib Dems by Derek Hill

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.

Donate function available again!

After transitioning to a new website, we can now make use of our donate function again.

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.

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?

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.

65% of people don't trust the Conservative Party

YouGov found that only 10% of people believe that the Conservative Party is trustworthy. The scandals and the sleaze have left us all disillusioned.

What's the real price of a quick takeaway?

The explosion of bike deliveries in the last few years has placed a strain on those areas close to participating restaurants.

Lambeth Labour vote against calls to scrap two-child benefit cap

Lambeth Labour have voted down a Liberal Democrat motion which would have committed the council to call on the UK Government to scrap the controversial two-child benefit cap.

Lambeth Council wastes £1.8 million of taxpayers’ cash to silence leaseholders

Lambeth Council has spent more than £1.8 million of public funds on non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality clauses with council leaseholders, the Liberal Democrats have revealed.

Labour ignores local issues in ward assemblies

Ward assemblies should be about priorities set by local residents. People at the Lee Green assembly were expecting a presentation about the re-development of Leegate Centre which could have a huge impact on the area.

Meet Lizzie Fox, candidate for Lee Green

In the short video, Lee Green resident Lizzie Fox explains why she's standing for Council on 5th May.

Merton's budget council 2024

The annual budget is the major decision a Council makes each year, as it highlights the main priorities the Council has for the coming year – for existing and new services, and Council cuts.

Merton's schools set to receive a £5.1m cut to spending power

Merton's schools are set to be hit with a £5.1m cut to spending power in 2024/25. The cut will equate to a £210 fall in funding per pupil

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

Christmas Card Winner Lights Up Wallington Christmas Festival

Wallington Christmas Festival sparkled even brighter this year as Anya, the winner of Bobby Dean MP’s Christmas Card Competition, switched on the town centre’s Christmas lights.

Health Secretary urged to listen to families' and doctors' concerns over relocation of London child cancer services

Parents and doctors have voiced serious concerns about the decision to relocate children’s cancer services in London from the Royal Marsden to the Evelina in central London. Many worry that the move will impose additional strain on vulnerable children.

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.

Affordable Homes

Twickenham and Richmond Lib Dems are committed to increasing the supply of affordable housing. 

Mayor fails to combat spiralling burglaries

Data gathered by the Liberal Democrats reveals that 82% of burglary cases in Waltham Forest go unsolved.

Thank You

Thank you to everyone who voted for our local Liberal Democrat candidates in the general election.

Londoners waiting 3 hours for police to respond to emergencies

Appalling delays revealed by LibDem Assembly member

Council can't fine speeding drivers

Department for Transport slams brakes on pilot project

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.