Barnet
Whetstone By-Election
Luigi Bille will be the Liberal Democrat candidate for the by-election in Whetstone ward that will be held on 15th May.
2 May 2025
Around London
Lib Dem News from across London
The Liberal Democrats are campaigning across our city. Here are some of the most recent news from our London teams.
Barnet
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
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
Bexley
Local Residents express their views
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.
14 Mar 2024
Brent
Brent Council warns finances ‘on a knife edge’ as it faces £13m overspend
Leader of Brent Liberal Democrats, Cllr Anton Georgiou, called the announcement “a shock” as there had been no prior warning given to the opposition.
HO
13 Oct 2023
Town centre described as 'pig sty full of drunks' in takeaway row
The ward councillor for Sudbury, Cllr Paul Lorber, believes “no further late opening hours” should be permitted in the area due to the disturbances already felt by residents.
ML
9 Jan 2024
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
Bromley
£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.
2 Jun 2024
Dental plan “too little too late” for 792,570 children not seen by an NHS dentist in London
Bromley's Liberal Democrats have slammed the Government’s new dental plan as figures show 792,570 children in London had not been seen by an NHS dentist in 12 months.
2 Jun 2024
Unsolved Burglaries
80% of burglaries in Bromley in 2023 were unsolved - the Liberal Democrats are calling for a burglary response guarantee.
2 Jun 2024
Camden
Camden
Hampstead Cemetery: A Win for Local Residents - and for Our Community
Local campaigners win extra summer access to Hampstead Cemetery after a powerful community-led push.
CLD
5 Dec 2025
Camden
Have your say: Consultation on traffic changes to West End Lane
TFL and Camden Council are proposing a series of major changes along West End Lane between Cleve Road and Fawley Road.
5 Dec 2025
Camden
Camden Liberal Democrats call for independent investigation as Tulip Siddiq MP sentenced to jail time for corruption
Hampstead and Highgate PPC Katie Mansfield says serious allegations must be examined by an independent body and that local people deserve clarity, not political excuses.
CLD
1 Dec 2025
Croydon
Croydon Borough
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.
13 Dec 2020
Croydon Borough
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.
15 May 2021
Claire Bonham
Lib Dems support Central Hill listing
Claire Bonham, Liberal Democrat campaigner in Upper Norwood & Crystal Palace, has written to Historic England to add her support to the campaign to stop the demolition of the Central Hill estate.
21 May 2021
Ealing
Ealing
More Police Station Closures Across London!
Ealing borough’s nearest 24hr police station is now 10 miles away in Charing Cross, central London!
4 Feb 2026
Ealing
Ealing is London's Car Crime Hot Spot!
Ealing is top of 32 London Boroughs for Car Crime!!
4 Feb 2026
Ealing
Ealing Labour fail to deliver agreed therapy for early years special needs child
Ealing Liberal Democrats are keen to hold Ealing Labour to account on their failures. The most recent example is a lack of...
29 Jan 2026
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
Pierce Chalmers selected as candidate for Erith & Thamesmead
Pierce Chalmers begins his campaign to be the next MP for Erith & Thamesmead
5 Feb 2024
Rob Blackie's campaign visits Greenwich
Rob Blackie talks to local members about the London 2024 Mayoral and Assembly campaigns
31 Jan 2024
Action Days in Blackheath Westcombe Ward
Lib Dem activists knocked on hundreds of doors and delivered over 700 leaflets across two wards
3 Mar 2024
Hackney
1,879 Thank Yous
Lib Dem Simon de Deney congratulates Mayor-elect Caroline Woodley and thanks Hackney voters for their support
10 Nov 2023
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
Hammersmith and Fulham
Charing Cross Repair Delays Are Unacceptable, says local Lib Dem activist
Philip Rader, who works at Imperial College London, says the better part of a decade is too long to wait.
30 Oct 2023
Haringey
Thames Water bills outrage
Water bills for the coming year have been hitting doormats in recent weeks and w have been contacted by a number of incredulous constituents shocked at the increases they are facing. Residents report Thames Water bill rises of 30-40% from last year alone.
14 Mar 2025
Success! Ally Pally Station Upgrade
Following sustained pressure and questioning from the Lib Dem team, Network Rail have announced their revised timetable for refurbishing Alexandra Palace station under the 'Access for All' scheme.
HLD
4 Mar 2025
Call from local Lib Dems to clean up ‘health hazard’ bridge
Network Rail and TfL are being urged to clean up a railway bridge underpass which is said to be creating a “health hazard” for residents.
HLD
1 Mar 2025
Harrow
Harrow
Mullivaikkal Day
At the invitation of the Tamil Friends of the Liberal Democrats my wife and I attended Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day in Trafalgar Square on 18 May. By Derek Hill
13 Jan 2024
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
Hounslow
Hounslow Lib Dems Launch Residents’ Survey Ahead of May Elections
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.
2 Mar 2026
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
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
Liberal Democrats' Historic Win on Kingston Council
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.
KLD
6 May 2022
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
LAMBETH LIB DEMS CALL FOR “END TO FLEECEHOLD” AS NEW POLICIES ANNOUNCED
Liberal Democrat Councillors in Lambeth have called for “an end to fleecehold” as their party introduced new policies to reform the leasehold system and strengthen homebuyer rights at their party conference in Bournemouth.
LD
by Lib Dems
30 Sep 2025
Lambeth Lib Dems Raise Urgent Concerns as Streatham Police Teams Move Out Amid Rising ASB
Lambeth Lib Democrats have expressed deep concern over the decision to relocate the Streatham Wells and Streatham Common & Vale Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNTs) from their base at 326-328 Streatham High Road to Gipsy Hill Police Station in Crystal Palace
26 Sep 2025
ALL FOUR LAMBETH LABOUR MPs VOTE AGAINST EXPANDING FREE DISABLED BUS TRAVEL
Labour MPs in Lambeth voted against a Liberal Democrat move to expand free bus travel for disabled people in a parliamentary debate on 10 September 2025.
BA
16 Sep 2025
Lewisham
Transport
Catford residents let down by Network Rail
Lib Dem campaigner Diana Cashin has finally been updated by Thameslink Railway over the long delays to completing the new lifts at Catford station.
18 Feb 2023
Health
Asthma rates increase across Lewisham post-LTN
On the anniversary of Ella’s death there is clear evidence that childhood asthma is increasing on our polluted main roads.
JA
11 Feb 2023
Parking
Standing up for inclusive parking
Official figures show that 18% of adult Britons do not have a smart phone. That rises to 61% among the over-70's.
10 Feb 2023
Merton
Labour housing boss refuses to resign following housing failures
At last night's Council meeting, Merton Liberal Democrats slammed Labour’s Housing Cabinet Member for a ‘trilogy of failures’
18 Sep 2025
Council Push Morden Regeneration Back to 2041: Lib Dems Demand Change
Merton Lib Dems have slammed Merton’s Labour Council for extending the timetable for Morden Town Centre regeneration again, pushing back the project to the 2040s - doing so beneath the radar without any formal announcement.
17 Sep 2025
Wimbledon MP Paul Kohler calls for more local policing & rebuilding trust, in letter to Sir Mark Rowley
In a letter to Sir Mark Rowley, responding to the Met’s consultation on its policing plan for the next 3 years, Paul Kohler MP called for a stronger local police presence, greater visibility, and rebuilding community trust
17 Sep 2025
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
Southwark
Liberal Democrats announce plan to freeze council tax for poorest, whilst Labour spend £1.4 million on consultants
Southwark Liberal Democrats will tonight table their alternative budget for Southwark Council – which among other measures includes a cost of living package that would freeze council tax for those most struggling.
25 Feb 2026
Lib Dems to fix Labour’s landlord licencing mess
Southwark Liberal Democrats have announced that in their alternative budget for the council, they will include measures to raise standards in private housing, including shared houses and those requiring landlord licenses.
24 Feb 2026
Half of all repairs phone calls not answered
45% of all repairs phone calls are not answered, a council report has revealed.
20 Feb 2026
Sutton
Carshalton South and Clockhouse
Community encouraged to help decide local project funding
The applications for the Neighbourhood Fund 2026 are now under way. This is the primary way in which residents can apply for funding to improve their area.
8 Jul 2026
Carshalton Central
Old Rectory’s future secured
Historic Carshalton building to be restored and brought back into use
8 Jul 2026
Beddington
Pollution of the River Wandle at Bridges Lane
Pollution control barriers have been installed on Bridges Lane, after the Beddington Lib Dem team noticed sewage entering the Wandle from a storm drain.
8 Jul 2026
Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets
Working with Luke Taylor MP on China’s Super-Embassy
We spoke with Luke Taylor MP, Lib Dem spokesperson for London, who has raised questions in Parliament over national security.
26 Nov 2025
Twickenham and Richmond
Richmond Lib Dem Council calls on housing associations: invest in improving existing homes as well as new development
Richmond’s Liberal Democrat Council administration has launched a five-point plan calling on housing associations to address disrepair and invest in upgrades to social housing.
19 Jul 2023
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
Grove Green
Labour Blocks Action on Whipps Cross Delays
The Labour government is under fire after blocking efforts by the Liberal Democrats to restore previously promised funding to rebuild Whipps Cross Hospital.
25 Jul 2025
Alex Lewis
Residents to Pay the Price for Labour’s Broken Promises in Waltham Forest
The Labour-run Council in Waltham Forest recently voted through a budget that will hurt our borough for years to come.
11 Mar 2026
Higham Hill
The Need For Electoral Reform
In the 2024 General Election, Labour gained a big enough majority to virtually guarantee 100% of the power all of the time from only 34% of the votes. It meant 66% of all votes cast had no impact on the result.
23 Sep 2025
Wandsworth
Elections
Wandsworth Liberal Democrats select candidates
Last week local members of the Liberal Democrats in Wandsworth chose their prospective parliamentary candidates to fight the...
9 Feb 2015
Housing
LibDems call for action on Wandsworth housing crisis
Escalating property prices have created a housing crisis in Wandsworth, and politicians must face up to this. Instead Wandsworth...
19 Feb 2015
Battersea
Battersea sees LibDem election manifesto launch
Party leader Nick Clegg joins parliamentary candidates
16 Apr 2015
Westminster
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