The Liberal Democrats are campaigning across our city. Here are some of the most recent news from our London teams.
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.
Local Lib Dem leader Oliver Brooks says "Rachel Reeves’ budget will produce dismal growth over the next five years*
Residents complained about the lack of response from the Conservative led Council in keeping the area clean and tidy
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.
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.
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.
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.
The new owners of Community House were planning to remove the cuppola bell tower on Saturday 4th May but the works have been delayed while the parties involved investigate ways to save this architectural feature.
The results of the by-election to Bromley Council plus the results from the election of the London Mayor and the members of the London Assembly.
Katie brings a strong record as a campaigner and community organiser within London. Currently a councillor in Richmond-upon-Thames, she has served as Vice Chair of Transport and Lead Member for the redevelopment of Richmond Town Centre
Camden’s Labour Council has agreed “in principle” to buy the O2 Shopping Centre, car park and former Homebase site on a temporary basis, in a bid to overcome blockages to redevelopment.
Scott Emery announces his decision not to seek selection as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Hampstead and Highgate, expressing gratitude for past support and reaffirming his commitment to the party’s continued success.
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.
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.
Liberal Democrat campaigners have expressed concern about the future of the Green Flag award for parks and open spaces in Croydon, following last month's Full Council meeting.
Liberal Democrat Councillor Connie Hersch spoke at the recent Council meeting about the blight of fly tipping across the borough. £3 million is spent by the borough’s taxpayers in Ealing on removing fly tips from both businesses, traders and households.
Liberal Democrat Councillor Jonathan Oxley has been actively challenging Ealing Labour not to close any of the essential Children’s centres across the borough.
Residents have seen more digging and activity in Lammas Park recently as the works continue to drag on.
Today, the Enfield Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto ahead of the 2022 Enfield Local Council Elections, entitled Change Enfield Together.
We held the Greenwich Borough Lib Dem AGM on 21 Nov
Join us for the launch of Ulysse Abbate's campaign to be the next MP for Eltham & Chislehurst
Greenwich Borough Liberal Democrats are concerned by the consultation on the proposed East and West Greenwich Neighbourhood & Traffic Improvement Plan
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.
Housing maintenance and repair workers have gone on a continuous strike in Haringey today.
Liberal Democrats have slammed Labour-run Haringey Council after it sent a letter to Friends groups announcing that it is withdrawing ‘Green Flag’ recognition from 11 of the borough’s 22 parks which currently meet the standard.
Haringey Liberal Democrats condemn in the strongest terms the racist violence and intimidation we have seen over the past week. Haringey is a welcoming, diverse and inclusive borough and there is no place or tolerance for racism or Islamophobia here.
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
Why I support the Lib Dems by Derek Hill
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.
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.
After transitioning to a new website, we can now make use of our donate function again.
Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Liberal Democrats have announced the appointment of Ian Rex Hawkes as the Parliamentary Spokesperson for the constituency.
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.
TfL's plan to cut bus services by up to a fifth will have profoundly negative impacts on the residents of Kensington & Chelsea.
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.
New findings have revealed a disturbing pattern of neglect in response to a vulnerable resident's complaint about pests and leaks. Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing Association (MTVH) is the landlord of the property in question.
The number of complaints made about Lambeth Council’s housing services has risen by 248% in just two years, a new report has revealed. The news came just days before a consultation on the council’s new 2023-2030 Housing Strategy closed.
Please find below the response of Lambeth Liberal Democrats to the 2023 consultation ‘A Place We Can Call Home: Lambeth Housing Strategy 2023-2030’.
Lee Green Candidate James Foulkes has been out with the Lib Dem team talking to residents about their concerns.
This is an emergency. Cancel October's planned energy bill rise to save people £1600.
"We are all deeply mourning the profound loss of a great monarch who served our country so faithfully all her life and who was loved the world over."
In Parliament today, Wimbledon MP Paul Kohler chaired the long-awaited meeting between the All England Lawn and Tennis Club (AELTC) and Save Wimbledon Park (SWP) group, to discuss AELTC’s expansion plans.
The Merton Liberal Democrats, backed by Paul Kohler MP, have launched a borough-wide campaign and petition calling for the return of visible, dedicated policing in town centres across Merton.
Merton’s Liberal Democrats have slammed Siobhain McDonagh for refusing to come out against the Government’s cuts to disability benefits.
Redbridge has upgraded its email and website software, apologies for the lack of content whilst the team familiarise themselves...
Following investigations by the Southwark Liberal Democrats, Cllr Michael Situ has today resigned today as Cabinet Member for Housing. His departure follows the discovery that he had not complied with the borough’s own landlord licensing rules.
At last night’s (12th November) Council Assembly, Southwark Labour refused to join the Liberal Democrats in signing a letter to the Secretary of State Steve Reed
Southwark Leader Cllr Sarah King has today refused to take further action over Rachel Reeves’ failure to get a license for the home she was renting out without a license for over a year.
Bobby Dean, Liberal Democrat MP for Carshalton and Wallington, has submitted the Tax Reliefs Evaluation Bill to Parliament. The Bill would require the Treasury assess tax reliefs for effectiveness and value for money.
The Liberal Democrat MP Bobby Dean, has criticised “profiteering” by many private special educational needs providers, and pushed in parliament for a cap on their profits to end the scandal.
Bobby Dean MP has warned that Britain’s housing crisis is now so severe it is killing meritocracy, as soaring house prices leave young people locked out of home ownership.
We spoke with Luke Taylor MP, Lib Dem spokesperson for London, who has raised questions in Parliament over national security.
High inflation and the government’s approach to local government funding are behind the rise in council tax announced by Richmond Council.
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Twickenham and Richmond Lib Dems are committed to increasing the supply of affordable housing.
Since the two-way cycle lane has been installed in Grove Green Road there have been 58 cyclists involved in accidents.
Data gathered by the Liberal Democrats reveals that 82% of burglary cases in Waltham Forest go unsolved.
11,200 families in Battersea and Tooting will lose out under Conservative plans to cut tax credits, with the average working...
Local man Alex Glassbrook has just been selected to fight the Tooting by-election for the Liberal Democrats and immediately vowed...
The Liberal Democrats are to adopt a unified borough organisation, according to proposals agreed by the executives of Battersea...
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.
