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
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 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
Cllr Judy Dixey calls out Camden Council's Gritting Failures
Belsize Councillor Judy Dixey is calling out Camden Council for their failure to grit the dangerously icy pavements around the Royal Free Hospital during the cold snap in early January.
CLD
23 Jan 2026
Camden
Back our petition calling on the Mayor of London to fix the ongoing issues on Finchley Road
Anti-social behaviour in Finchley Road Station underpass and pedestrian congestion at airport coach stops are among the issues we are petitioning the Mayor of London to fix.
CLD
23 Jan 2026
Camden
Campaign to clear up Billy Fury Way hits the headlines
Cllr Janet Grauberg’s campaign to clear up Billy Fury Way hit the headlines in January with a report in the Daily Mail.
CLD
23 Jan 2026
Croydon
Old Coulsdon
Reinvent our high streets: Back local businesses and protect jobs
Liberal Democrats know that strong local neighbourhoods are the key to our economic recovery across London and in Croydon.
13 Dec 2020
Croydon Borough
Our candidates for Croydon's by-elections
Croydon Liberal Democrats today announce their candidates to fight the five by-elections following the resignations of Labour and Conservative councillors across Croydon borough.
11 Apr 2021
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
Ealing
Ealing
Ealing Lib Dems pledge to reverse Ealing Labour closure of 10 children's centres
Ealing Liberal Democrats are making a fully costed pledge to keep all children's centres open, despite a disappointing Judicial Review outcome in the High Court in April 2026.
6 May 2026
Ealing
Ealing Liberal Democrats Launch their 'Six to Fix' Local Election Manifesto
Last weekend outside Ealing Town Hall the Ealing Liberal Democrats launched their 'Six to Fix' Local Election Manifesto with Leader, Councillor Gary Malcolm, making a speech.
15 Apr 2026
Ealing
Former Liberal Democrat Councillor Nigel Bakhai planning a comeback in Northfield ward in the local elections
Ex Hanwell Broadway Councillor, Liberal Democrat Nigel Bakhai, is part of an experienced team led by himself to fight in the ward of Northfield in the May 7th local elections.
15 Apr 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
London Regional Conference comes to Greenwich
This year, the London Lib Dem Regional Conference was held at the Old Naval College at Greenwich University
26 Feb 2024
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
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
Transport
Stop playing games with Hammersmith Bridge!
Fulham Lib Dem Jelena Sarmo demands action over Hammersmith Bridge.
19 Jan 2024
Local Party
Blaise Baquiche running for Chelsea & Fulham
MP candidate vows to restore trust for Chelsea & Fulham.
19 Jan 2024
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
Fundraiser Launched for Hornsey Library Square bench
Cllr Luke Cawley-Harrison, Liberal Democrat councillor for Crouch End, has launched a joint crowdfunding appeal with the organising team of the Crouch End Festival, for an additional bench to be located in the newly renovated Hornsey Library Square.
HLD
2 Jun 2025
Councillors Secure Repairs for Archway Road Planters
We’re pleased to share that, following discussions with Veolia, the wooden planters on Archway Road will be refreshed. We have secured funding for this work, and the repairs will be going ahead.
HLD
4 Apr 2025
Last chance: 'school streets' consultation
Many of you will be aware that the council is currently consulting on a new round of 'school streets', where roads are closed outside of schools at drop off and pickup times, outside a number of schools.
HLD
7 May 2025
Harrow
Harrow
Parking is free but playing tennis in public parks is not
Welcome to Tory-controlled Harrow where parking apparently costs nothing (that’s ignoring what the money lost could have been better spent on) but playing tennis in public parks is no longer free.
13 Jan 2024
Harrow
THAT PRIVILEGES COMMITTEE REPORT WHY IT MATTERS IN HARROW
The House of Commons Privileges Committee found Boris Johnson repeatedly misled the House in answering questions. It filed a lengthy report detailing his crimes including disrespect for the whole process.
13 Jan 2024
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
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
Isleworth Action Day - Saturday 7th March
The Hounslow Liberal Democrat team will be campaigning alongside our friends from Richmond Council to win in Isleworth.
3 Mar 2026
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
Liberal Democrats choose Vikas Aggarwal as their candidate for Islington North
Local Liberal Democrats have announced their candidate to challenge Labour at the next General Election. Vikas Aggarwal won the selection vote by party members earlier this month.
20 Sep 2023
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
Environment
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.
15 Apr 2022
Local party
Earl's Court WIN at 2022 local elections
Cllr. Tim Verboven joins Cllr Linda Wade fighting for Earl's Court.
17 May 2022
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
TRUTH ABOUT LAMBETH AND FREEDOM PASSES
"The figures speak for themselves. Applications have risen year on year, yet the number of passes issued falls far short."
DH
by Donna Harris
1 May 2026
One week to go before Lambeth Votes
We have knocked on tens of thousands of doors each month since 2025 - to find out what Lambeth wants its next Council to focus on!
LLD
30 Apr 2026
Letter from Cllr Donna Harris to the Green Party following allegations of anti-semitism from one of their candidates
An Open Letter from Group Leader Cllr Donna Harris to Lambeth Green Party Leader Scott Ainslie and Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party in England and Wales, on the alleged anti-semitism reported from candidate Saiqa Ali
16 Apr 2026
Lewisham
Traffic
Lies, damned lies and statistics
Almost all the Council's statistics are based on averages, and this masks the very serious peaks of polluting traffic at certain times of day in all those roads that have been sacrificed to the LTN.
KP
by Karen Pratt
2 Mar 2023
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
Merton
Lib Dems secure major step towards Raynes Park step-free station access
Raynes Park Liberal Democrats score huge win in long-running fight to make Raynes Park station fully accessible. After successfully campaigning for step-free access at Motspur Park station, they are determined to repeat that success.
16 Jan 2026
Merton
Secrecy Surrounds £15m Merton Council Fund
Decisions on how Merton Council’s new Legacy Fund Advisory Board will allocate £15 million of public money will be made behind closed doors, after Labour councillors blocked plans for transparency.
28 Nov 2025
Merton
Wimbledon MP: “Labour has given up on Merton”
Labour repeatedly failed to defend Wimbledon police station during key consultations. Merton is about to be left with no police front counters after the local Labour leadership took no action until closures were already decided.
21 Nov 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
Canada Water approved with just 9% affordable homes as Labour “waves through” scheme
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.
27 Mar 2026
Revealed: the areas in Southwark where Labour have built zero council homes
Southwark Liberal Democrats have exclusively revealed that in two thirds of wards, Southwark Labour have started zero council homes.
26 Mar 2026
Cllr Victor Chamberlain's Southwark News Column: Let’s fix Southwark
After sixteen years, it is time for a fresh start. Southwark doesn’t have to be like this. We have a real chance to fix it and build a borough that works for everyone.
26 Mar 2026
Sutton
Worcester Park North
"Frustration" at Worcester Park Thames Water roadworks
Worcester Park Councillors provide update on Thames Water roadworks.
WPC
7 Aug 2026
Luke Taylor
"Clock's Ticking, Andy" says Luke Taylor MP as he calls out new PM's silence on PR
Andy Burnham has previously supported voting reform but has not mentioned it since his elevation to PM.
28 Jul 2026
Luke Taylor
The precipice of a new age of Aviation.
Read Luke Taylor MP's Substack on his insights from the Farnborough Air Show.
24 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 Liberal Democrats Celebrate Successfully Pressuring Jeremy Hunt To Unfreeze the Local Housing Allowance
The Richmond Liberal Democrats have been relentless in their lobbying of central government to end the freeze on Local Housing Allowance (LHA). It appears that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has listened to them in his Autumn Statement.
23 Nov 2023
Richmond Liberal Democrats Commit £7m to New Youth and Community Facilities
Richmond’s Liberal Democrat-run Council is investing nearly £7m to bring much-needed new youth and community facilities to Ham.
22 Nov 2023
Richmond Lib Dems Invest Record Amount in Improving Roads and Pavements
Richmond’s Lib Dem Council is investing more than ever before to keep its roads and pavements in good condition and reverse years of Tory neglect.
20 Nov 2023
Waltham Forest
Grove Green
Waltham De-Forest Council
Many local streets have been left sweltering in the heat as Waltham Forest Council continues to pollard trees out of season.
29 Aug 2025
Grove Green
Cleaning Up our Streets
Your local Liberal Democrat team has noticed a recent spate of fly tipping across Grove Green.
11 Aug 2025
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
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