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
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.
18 Jan 2024
Bromley
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.
23 May 2024
Last minute delay to plans to destroy cupola bell tower on Community House
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.
6 May 2024
Election Results in Bromley
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.
5 May 2024
Camden
Camden
Cllr Nancy Jirira stands up for tenants affected by heating breakdowns
Thousands of tenants on Camden’s council estates have had problems with their heating this winter.
CLD
20 Jan 2026
Camden
“Council funding allocation means Camden residents will pay more, and get less” say Lib Dems
Councillor Janet Grauberg took Labour councillors to task for celebrating the Labour Government’s funding allocation which delivers real terms cuts to funding.
CLD
20 Jan 2026
Camden
Why Camden Needs Zipcar and why the Council Must Act Now
Lib Dem Cllr Matthew Kirk says Zipcar’s possible exit from London would be a major blow to cleaner air, car-free living and practical transport in Camden. Other boroughs are stepping up so why isn’t Camden?
CLD
9 Jan 2026
Croydon
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
Gill Hickson
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.
23 Jun 2021
Ealing
Ealing
Ealing is second worst for poor food hygiene standards nationwide!
Liberal Democrats are disappointed that Ealing is in the top 3 nationwide.
1 Apr 2026
Ealing
Ealing Liberal Democrats welcomed Councillor Kate Crawford who moved from Labour to the Lib Dems
The Ealing Liberal Democrats welcomed new Councillor Kate Crawford who moved from Labour to the Lib Dems outside Ealing Town Hall in the presence of Luke Taylor MP and Hina Bokhari AM OBE.
26 Mar 2026
Ealing
Ombudsman finds Ealing Council at fault with many areas of Lammas Park SuDS fiasco
The Ombudsman finds Ealing Council at fault in Lammas Park's SuDs scheme which is meant to reduce flooding.
26 Mar 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
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
Josh Matthews selected as our London Assembly candidate
Introducing our London Assembly candidate for Greenwich and Lewisham, Josh Matthews
13 Jan 2024
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
9 Dec 2023
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
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
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
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
"Wedunnit" - desperate Labour photo-op blags Lib Dem successes
“DESPERATE LABOUR EXPOSED” - LIB DEMS CRITICISE CLAIRE HOLLAND’S FIG-LEAF VISIT TO STREATHAM
26 Mar 2026
LIB DEMS DEMAND URGENT ACTION FROM STEVE REED MP OVER LAMBETH’S CASINO LICENCE PLANS
Lambeth’s Labour-controlled Licensing Committee recommended removing the “no casino” rule at its meeting yesterday afternoon. It will go to the Full Council for sign-off next week. We have written to local MP and Sec of State Steve Reed to demand action.
25 Feb 2026
Labour’s plan to turn down Lambeth’s streetlights
Recently Labour have planned to turn down Lambeth’s streetlights - despite local opposition. Labour are now claiming that it isn’t true - despite the proof being obvious in Lambeth council documents.
20 Feb 2026
Lewisham
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
Children
Lewisham chidren in care go missing
Lib Dem campaigner, Mark Morris has discovered that last year children in the care of Lewisham Council went missing 180 times for a day or more. At least one child disappeared 8 times during 2022.
26 Jan 2023
Lee
There is no democracy in Lewisham’s one-party state
When Lewisham Council introduced its Lee Green LTN in July 2020 we were assured there would be a proper consultation exercise after the trial period. When we saw the consultation questions in August 2021 we realised that they were skewed towards one outcome: the retention of the LTN in one form or another (see my article www.lewishamlibdems.org.uk/leegreenltn_consultation). There was little scope for objecting to it overall or for reforming it radically, and it was clear that the use of monitoring data and statistics was unscientific to say the least.
KP
8 Jan 2022
Merton
Merton
Merton women left behind: Lib Dems slam Labour failure on breast cancer screening
Last night, Merton Labour blocked Lib Dems’ Women’s Health Strategy, despite Merton remaining the only borough in Southwest London without a breast cancer screening centre.
21 Nov 2025
Merton
Merton Lib Dems Call for Walk-In Women’s Health Hubs
Merton Liberal Democrats demand action after years of Labour inaction on women’s health. Their “Her Health Matters” Strategy would deliver a full Women’s Health Needs Assessment and set up local Women’s Health Hubs.
20 Nov 2025
Merton
Merton borough to have no ‘public-facing’ police station under new Met plan
Merton Liberal Democrats have slammed the decision to close both Wimbledon and Mitcham police front counters, leaving Merton borough with no public-facing police station for the first time in living memory.
16 Oct 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
Southwark Labour backs failing Labour government
Southwark Labour councillors last night voted against a Liberal Democrat motion declaring that the Council has no confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
19 Mar 2026
Southwark Liberal Democrats bring “six to fix” manifesto to final council meeting
Southwark Liberal Democrats will tonight bring a motion to Council Assembly setting out their plan to “Fix Southwark”, endorsing the priorities in the party’s recently launched local election manifesto.
18 Mar 2026
First step towards making North Dulwich station accessible to all in win for Lib Dem campaign
Last night at a public meeting in Dulwich, it was announced that £70,000 had been secured to carry out a feasibility study to make North Dulwich station step-free.
18 Mar 2026
Sutton
Local News
City Hall refuses to listen, approves Motspur Park plans
Your local Lib Dem councillors fought for Worcester Park's voice to be heard.
WPC
23 Jul 2026
Local News
Sutton MPs react to new PM
Bobby Dean and Luke Taylor take stock of Andy Burnham
23 Jul 2026
Luke Taylor
VAT Cut: “You can’t even do your weekly shop with £45” says Luke Taylor MP as he urges Burnham to ‘steal’ bolder Lib Dem plan for London households.
The MP has called on the new PM to adopt the Lib Dem plan for an “Essential Energy Guarantee”
22 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’s Lib Dem Council tackles Conservative cost-of- living crisis with continued £3 million support for residents this winter
Richmond’s Liberal Democrat Council has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting residents struggling with the Tory government’s cost of living crisis.
16 Nov 2023
Lib Dems call for two month cancer treatment guarantee to support patients in Richmond upon Thames
The Liberal Democrats have called for a new legal right for cancer patients to start treatment within 62 days of an urgent referral, as part of a plan to boost survival rates and improve treatment for those affected by the disease.
4 Oct 2023
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
Waltham Forest
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
Joining the community for Iftar
Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats were delighted to be able to join together with the local community for Iftar at the Leyton Jamia Masjid.
28 Apr 2025
Wandsworth
Community
Tax credit changes will hammer 11,200 families in Wandsworth
11,200 families in Battersea and Tooting will lose out under Conservative plans to cut tax credits, with the average working...
28 Oct 2015
Tooting
Lib Dems select Alex Glassbrook to fight Tooting by-election
Local man Alex Glassbrook has just been selected to fight the Tooting by-election for the Liberal Democrats and immediately vowed...
24 May 2016
Elections
Liberal Democrats announce merged organisation for Wandsworth
The Liberal Democrats are to adopt a unified borough organisation, according to proposals agreed by the executives of Battersea...
25 Oct 2016
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