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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.

Unsolved Burglaries

80% of burglaries in Bromley in 2023 were unsolved - the Liberal Democrats are calling for a burglary response guarantee.

No contractor to fix Kelsey Park Bridges

The Council committed to repairing one of the bridges in November 2022, with an estimated completion date of Summer 2024 but they have been unable to find a contractor to do the work for the estimated £567,000.

Our Candidates for the General Election

Scott Emery and Charlie Clinton are the Liberal Democrat candidates for Hampstead & Highgate and Holborn & St Pancras.

Charlie launches Fair Votes Petition to pressure Starmer

Charlie Clinton, Candidate for Holborn & St Pancras, has launched a petition for Fair Votes as part of his campaign taking on Keir Starmer.

Croydon Lib Dems hail “shockwave” by-election triumph

The Party saw a 25 per cent swing in their vote share and have elected their 12th MP, Sarah Green, to Parliament with an overwhelming 8,000 majority.

Outrage as Croydon schools lose almost £800K in Pupil Premium cuts

Liberal Democrat campaigners have reacted furiously to the news that schools in Croydon will lose almost £800K in funding as a result of changes to the way that the Government calculates the pupil premium grant.

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 Challenge LTN Plans

Greenwich Borough Liberal Democrats are concerned by the consultation on the proposed East and West Greenwich Neighbourhood & Traffic Improvement Plan

Chris Annous's campaign launch

Chris Annous's campaign to be the next MP for Greenwich and Woolwich launched on 28 Oct

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.

Comment: NatWest closure in Muswell Hill

In response to the news that NatWest in Muswell Hill will be closing on 6th August, Cllr Pippa Connor, Lib Dem councillor for Muswell Hill, said:

Councillor secures action from Thames Water on Crouch Hill

Thames Water have agreed to undertake investigative work on Crouch Hill in the coming weeks, to look at persistent issues which have led to 118 days of streetworks and the road being closed for 88 days since 2015.

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.

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.

Earl's Court WIN at 2022 local elections

Cllr. Tim Verboven joins Cllr Linda Wade fighting for Earl's Court.

Lambeth Liberal Democrat Councillor Ben Curtis selected as the Party’s Parliamentary Candidate for Clapham & Brixton Hill

Ben Curtis has been selected to represent the Liberal Democrats as the Party’s parliamentary candidate for Clapham and Brixton Hill.

Liberal Democrats Announce Croydon Councillor Claire Bonham as their Parliamentary Candidate for Streatham & Croydon North

Claire Bonham has been selected to represent the Liberal Democrats as the Party’s parliamentary candidate for Streatham and Croydon North.

A4 HMO Campaign

This campaign has been launched by a group of residents who are concerned about the lack of regulation of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in Catford and other parts of Lewisham.

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

Specialist cancer care services for children should be kept at St George’s rather than move to St Thomas's

Local Liberal Democrats have called for specialist cancer care for children to be maintained and expanded at St George’s Hospital in Tooting.

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!

Redbridge has upgraded its email and website software, apologies for the lack of content whilst the team familiarise themselves with this new...

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

Southwark Lib Dems Renew Call for Rainbow Plaque Marking Final Execution for Homosexual Acts 190 Years Ago

In LGBTQ+ History Month, Southwark Liberal Democrats have renewed their campaign to get a Rainbow Plaque and memorial installed on Blackfriars Road, to commemorate James Pratt and John Smith, who were the last men to be executed for sodomy in 1835.  

Council-run parenting programme transforming lives in Sutton

An exhausted father of two autistic children was struggling to balance their needs with his own challenges. But then his life turned around.

Praise for ‘vital' community event at the Roundshaw Phoenix Centre

The monthly Roundshaw Drop-In has been praised as a ‘vital’ resource for local residents, offering access to key support services.

North East London sees 36% rise in the number of NHS dentists leaving as Lib Dems announce £750 million ‘rescue package’

The number of NHS dentists leaving North East London has risen by 36% since 2018/19, House of Commons Library research, commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed as the party has announced plans for a £750 million ‘rescue package’ for dentistry.

Lib Dems announce £10m plan to recruit new Sewage Inspectors after sewage dumped 67 times in 2023 in Chingford & Woodford Green

The Liberal Democrats have announced plans to increase the number of water inspections after sewage was dumped 67 times in 2023 in waterways in Chingford & Woodford Green.

LibDems launch new GP promise

Patients should be able to see their doctor within a week

Latest Tooting leaflet published

The latest Focus leaflet produced by the Tooting arm of Wandsworth LibDems has been published and will be delivered to key wards in the constituency...

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.