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
Walnuts Leisure Centre Refurbishment Delayed
Bromley Council has announced that the refurbishment works to the Walnuts Leisure Centre will be pushed back. This was announced alongside a £300,000 grant for leisure centres in Bromley, however disappointingly, this will not be spent on Orpington.
19 Mar 2024
Bromley Liberal Democrats call for a progressive Budget focussing on support for the most vulnerable
Bromley Liberal Democrats' alternative Budget focussed on reducing the amount of money the Council spent on refurbishing the new Civic Centre and using unexpected funds from central government towards protecting the most vulnerable.
27 Feb 2024
1 Westmoreland Road - Planning Permission Refused
Planning permission for the proposed development has been refused by Bromley Council, with reasons including the inappropriate size, overdevelopment of the site and the lack of affordable units
11 Feb 2024
Camden
Camden
Lib Dems help save the drains in South Hampstead
A community-led leaf-clearance session organised by Camden Liberal Democrats brought out the best in the community and cleared away mountains of leaves and rubbish from South Hampstead’s flood-prone streets.
CLD
19 Nov 2025
London Lib Dems brand Labour Government's housing plans "a developer's charter"
London Lib Dems have responded angrily to the Labour Government's plans to slash the requirement for affordable housing in future developments in London.
3 Nov 2025
Camden
Cllr Tom Simon’s Open Letter on Immigration featured in Camden New Journal
Camden Liberal Democrat Group Leader Cllr Tom Simon has written to the Prime Minister calling for humanity to be at the heart of the debate on immigration.
CLD
1 Nov 2025
Croydon
Richard Howard
Richard Howard, our candidate for Mayor, shares his vision for Croydon
Richard is campaigning for better housing, improved local accountability and improved transport links.
12 Apr 2022
Claire Bonham
Claire Bonham, Steve Penketh & Costel Petre - A Fresh Start for Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood
Claire, Steve and Costel believe Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood has been neglected for too long and are campaigning hard so that they can give it the fresh start it deserves.
14 Apr 2022
Richard Howard
A message from Richard Howard - our candidate to be Croydon's first mayor
A video message from Richard Howard, Liberal Democrat candidate for Croydon's first mayor.
1 May 2022
Ealing
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
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
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
A New 'Met' for London
With crime rising across Greenwich Borough, concerns over policing and the Met police continue to grow.
29 Aug 2023
New Consultations for Greenwich and Woolwich
Greenwich Council propose a new Greenwich Local Plan, LTN schemes for East and West Greenwich wards; and a Night Time Enterprise Zone for Woolwich
24 Aug 2023
PPCs selected for Eltham & Chislehurst and Greenwich & Woolwich
Greenwich Borough Liberal Democrats can announce that local members have elected Ulysse Abbate and Chris Annous to be our Prospective Parliamentary Candidates for the Eltham & Chislehurst and Greenwich & Woolwich constituencies, respectively.
20 May 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
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
Local Councillors Push TfL to resolve ongoing issues at Highgate Station
Highgate Liberal Democrat Councillors are continuing to push TfL for a resolution to the broken escalators at Highgate station.
HLD
29 Jan 2025
Council backs down on parking permit cost increase
Following pressure from residents and your Lib Dem councillors, Haringey Council has been forced to back down on plans to scrap daily visitor permits in CPZs, which would have forced forcing residents to use more expensive hourly permits.
HLD
5 Feb 2025
Labour lead Haringey to brink of bankruptcy
Haringey has been forced to go cap-in-hand to the government to apply for approval for the “Exceptional Financial Support” scheme in advance of setting next year's budget in March.
HLD
20 Dec 2024
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
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
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
Lib Dems Reject Labour's Sham Budget Consultation
The Liberal Democrats have criticised Labour Lambeth's consultation on the budget for 2026/27 as a way to gain apparent consent for cuts without giving the public the information it needs to make an informed choice.
18 Nov 2025
ED DAVEY WELCOMES FORMER LABOUR MAYOR AS LIB DEMS TURN THEIR SIGHTS ON THE RED WALL
On Saturday the Liberal Democrats welcomed Councillor Tina Valcarcel, former Labour Mayor of Lambeth, as she was officially announced as the party’s candidate in Vauxhall ward. Party Leader Sir Ed Davey was joined by Lib Dems from Lambeth & across London.
17 Nov 2025
Former Labour Mayor of Lambeth joins Liberal Democrats
A former Labour Mayor of Lambeth has today joined the Liberal Democrats.
9 Nov 2025
Lewisham
Homes
Genuinely Affordable Housing
Lee Green Candidate James Foulkes has been out with the Lib Dem team talking to residents about their concerns.
16 Apr 2022
Cost of Living
Scrap the Energy Price Rise
This is an emergency. Cancel October's planned energy bill rise to save people £1600.
13 Aug 2022
Britain
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
"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."
13 Dec 2022
Merton
Wimbledon MP demands urgent clarity on Queen Mary’s Hospital Roehampton service cuts
Paul Kohler MP has written to NHS Trust bosses for urgent answers on the future of the Enhanced Primary Care Hub (EPCH) at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Roehampton
10 Sep 2025
Extraordinary Merton Council meeting called on police counter closures
After local Lib Dem pressure, an urgent Council meeting has been called in September to discuss local policing. Merton Lib Dems have been increasingly concerned about local services being lost and downgraded over recent years.
26 Aug 2025
Lib Dem MP for Wimbledon calls for profit cap on "profiteering" private SEND providers
The Liberal Democrat MP for Wimbledon, Paul Kohler MP, has criticised "profiteering" by many private special educational needs providers, as the party calls for a cap on their profits to end the scandal.
1 Aug 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 Council will clear its housing waiting list in 329 years
Recent statistics released by the Greater London Authority have suggested that at the current rate of council house building, Southwark Council will clear its housing waiting list of 22,755 in 329 years
11 Mar 2026
14,000+ mobile phone thefts since 2023 in Southwark – Lib Dem FOI reveals
A freedom of information request from the Liberal Democrats has revealed that over 14,000 thefts from the person have involved a mobile phone since 2023.
10 Mar 2026
Southwark Liberal Democrats Launch Local Election Manifesto: How to Fix Southwark
Southwark Liberal Democrats have today launched their manifesto, titled “How to Fix Southwark”.
5 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 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
Higham Hill
New Signs Target Fly-Tipping on Folly Lane Footpath
We are delighted to have worked with Friends of Cheney Row Park to install anti-fly tipping placards along the Folly Lane Footpath, where dumping has been a serious issue.
4 Jun 2025
Higham Hill
Millions Raised in Parking Fines But Streets Still Crumbling
In 2024, Waltham Forest Council issued over 158,000 parking fines, raking in over £6 million — the second highest haul in the country.
16 Jun 2025
Higham Hill
Blackhorse Beer Mile in decline thanks to the Council
Blackhorse Beer Mile’s 3rd birthday was overshadowed by the loss of three breweries in just a year.
9 Jun 2025
Wandsworth
Community
Ofsted Raise Serious Concerns Over Wandsworth Council
The Council's children's services were judged to be in need of improvement in an Ofsted report in the summer. This is the second...
21 Oct 2018
Crime
Statement on knife crime in Wandsworth
Tooting Liberal Democrats are appalled at the rise in fatal knife crime involving young people in Wandsworth and continue to call...
17 Nov 2018
Brexit
Support the People's Vote
Lib Dems urge Wandsworth MPs to get behind a People's Vote and give voters a final say on the UK's deal with the EU including the...
2 Dec 2018
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