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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
In a powerful letter published in last week’s Camden New Journal, Belsize ward councillor Judy Dixey highlighted the struggles faced by dedicated volunteer groups like Streets Kitchen, who provide vital support for rough sleepers where the council falls s
NW6 Liberal Democrats have called on the Labour Council to think again about plans for taller buildings and denser development on the former Homebase site behind the O2 Shopping Centre.
Liberal Democrat councillors led the way this week in opposing Labour plans to ban placards and banners from the Council chamber and prevent prospective candidates from speaking at council meetings.
A video message from Richard Howard, Liberal Democrat candidate for Croydon's first mayor.
Voters in Croydon have backed the Liberal Democrats in last week's council elections, with over 35,000 votes for our candidates across the borough.
It’s been a whirlwind couple of months since the declaration in Trinity School – a lot of my initial time has been put into understanding the various roles and responsibilities of the council, which is very different when you are on the inside to the outside!
Ealing’s Lib Dem Opposition have worked hard to challenge the New Local Plan.
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.
Today, the Enfield Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto ahead of the 2022 Enfield Local Council Elections, entitled Change Enfield Together.
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.
Local Lib Dems have a day out in Bloomsbury
A good day of campaigning Seaford Central ward helped Freddie Hoareau and Stephen Gauntlett win
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.
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.
I am very pleased to confirm that Haringey Council have recently launched a consultation on a proposal for a zebra crossing on Palace Gates Road, near the junction with Bedford Road.
Consultations are due to begin on the reduction of speed limits on a number of Transport for London-owned roads around the borough. Local Lib Dems have been pushing for this for several years, and are pleased these consultations are going ahead.
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.
The Hounslow Liberal Democrats will be joining forces with the Liberal Democrat Campaign for Racial Equality (LDCRE) for a special Action Day in the key target ward of Hounslow South.
The Hounslow Liberal Democrat team will be campaigning alongside our friends from Richmond Council to win in Isleworth.
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.
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.
Responding to the Government’s U-turn on railway station ticket office closures, Cllr Donna Harris, Leader of the Lambeth Liberal Democrats, said:
The Liberal Democrats have asked Lambeth Council to waive any fines from the first two days of Streatham’s new Low Traffic Neighbourhood after emergency Thames Water works closed down Leigham Road.
Lambeth Labour have voted down a Liberal Democrat motion which would have committed the council to call on the UK Government to scrap the controversial two-child benefit cap.
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."
The Liberal Democrats used Opposition Day in Parliament - Wednesday 23rd April - to force a vote on the government’s decision to delay vital works at hospitals in the New Hospitals Programme, including St Helier Hospital.
In January, Local Lib Dems were thrilled to attend the opening of the lift in Motspur Park station, the latest win in their decade-long campaign for step-free stations across our community.
Labour Council bosses in Merton have launched an "assault on democracy" by forcing through new rules designed to shut down opposition voices and evade public scrutiny, opposition councillors say.
Redbridge has upgraded its email and website software, apologies for the lack of content whilst the team familiarise themselves...
Southwark Liberal Democrats have formally responded to the Government’s consultation on the new “overnight visitor levy” - sometimes known as a tourist tax – to demand that at least two thirds of the funds raised are kept by the council.
The Canada Water Masterplan – the outline planning agreement between Southwark Council and developers to create 3,000 homes and a new “town centre” in the Rotherhithe district - will now only deliver 3% affordable homes
Southwark’s social housing waiting list has hit 21,604 households, the Liberal Democrats have confirmed. The figure represents 1 in 6 households in Southwark. Meanwhile, new Government statistics has shown that there are over 2,400 empty homes
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.
Bobby Dean has been pressing the government to ensure that big tech companies are properly held to account for tackling online fraud.
At a recent Treasury Select Committee hearing, Bobby Dean MP confronted gambling industry leaders over their use of offshore tax arrangements. He argued that taxes on the sector could help fund important services at a time when public finances are tight.
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.
Your Labour-run council plans to make cuts worth £13.6m over three years in their 2025/26 budget, including nearly £2m in cuts to children's social care.
We live in extraordinary times when a Labour Party leader proudly uses populist language about immigration that echoes the inflammatory words of Enoch Powell, whilst cosying up to the far-right Reform Party on how to tackle the issue.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of former Waltham Forest Councillor and Leyton Liberal Democrats Chair,...
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...
Tooting Liberal Democrats are appalled at the rise in fatal knife crime involving young people in Wandsworth and continue to call...
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...
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.