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
Bromley social rent tenants set for weekly increase by 7.7%
Bromley Council has raised London Affordable Rent and social housing rent levels for its tenants by the maximum amount possible...
25 Jan 2024
Dental crisis: Fewer than 3 in 10 patients in Bromley have been seen by an NHS dentist in past two years
The number of people who’ve seen an NHS dentist in Bromley has plummeted in recent years, shocking new figures uncovered by the Liberal Democrats have revealed
20 Jan 2024
Lib Dems Condemn ULEZ Camera Vandalism
More traffic lights with ULEZ cameras have been cut down in Bromley - this time in Orpington at the busy junction of Court Road and Cray Avenue. The Lib Dems condemn the vandalism, the serious risk it causes to all road users and the cost to public funds.
18 Jan 2024
Camden
Camden
Janet Grauberg awarded an OBE
Congratulations to Lib Dem campaigner Janet Grauberg on receiving an OBE for “services to the community in North London and to Education”.
10 Jan 2025
Camden
Camden Labour Must Fix Housing Repairs Failures
For too long, Camden Labour has allowed a culture of hostility toward residents seeking basic repairs. This report confirms what tenants have been telling us for years — Labour-run Camden treats residents like an inconvenience.
20 Dec 2024
Camden
Black History Month
October was Black History Month - a time for us to celebrate the Black British community in Camden and beyond, and to recognise their contributions and discover their stories.
12 Nov 2024
Croydon
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
Claire Bonham
Historic Lib Dem win as party surges in polls
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.
11 May 2022
Claire Bonham
Cllr Claire Bonham: My first two months
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!
12 Aug 2022
Ealing
Ealing
Ealing Labour reject Lib Dem costed proposals to reverse Children's Centres closures and safe clean streets
Ealing Liberal Democrats priorities in this year's budget were protecting children's centres, a new housing approach, safe and clean streets and expand independent advice with a Citizens' Advice Bureau (Ealing is the only borough in London not to have one
5 Mar 2025
How does a whole estate become a cul de sac, asks the Liberal Democrats
Ealing Liberal Democrats demand rethink on the traffic flows into the Haymills Estate following a fatal accident on Hanger Lane.
14 Nov 2024
Hina backs calls to protect Warren Farm
Lib Dem London Assembly Member Backs Calls for Warren Farm to Stay Rewilded
5 Mar 2023
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 Day in Eltham
Greenwich Lib Dem campaigners held a recent Action Day in Eltham
5 Mar 2023
New Events for Winter 2026
Check out our Events page for the latest events coming up.
10 Feb 2026
Action Day in Blackheath Westcombe Ward
Local Lib Dem activists speak to members and supporters
24 Jan 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
Haringey recycling rate falls to 12 year low
Haringey Council have been accused of being asleep at the wheel after the recycling rate fell to a low not last seen since 2011/12.
HLD
6 Feb 2024
Haringey Doesn’t Know What Commercial Property It Holds
Admission from the council that “we do not currently have an accurate up to date list of all commercial property owned by the Council.”
HLD
30 Jan 2024
Haringey’s schools set to receive a £9.6 million cut to spending power
Schools in Haringey are set to be hit with a £9.6 million cut to spending power in 2024/25, data from the National Education Union (NEU) has revealed.
HLD
30 Jan 2024
Harrow
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
Hounslow South / Liberal Democrat Campaign for Racial Equality Action Day
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.
9 Mar 2026
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
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
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
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
'Waterloop' chaos must end, demand Lambeth Lib Dems and residents
Local residents are begging Lambeth Council to implement immediate changes after plans were announced to make ‘The Cut’ temporary traffic order on Ufford Street and Green Street in Waterloo permanent.
25 Sep 2023
Groundbreaking ‘Period Poverty’ motion passed by Lib Dems
Liberal Democrats have voted unanimously to end period poverty in the England. The motion, which says the Party believes period products are a human right and not a luxury, was tabled by Lambeth Liberal Democrats and the Young Liberals.
23 Sep 2023
Brixton O2 Academy “beating heart of Brixton”, say Lib Dems
Lambeth Council’s Licensing Committee has chosen to approve Academy Music Group’s license to continue operating Brixton O2 Academy, once the venue has met 77 “extensive and robust” conditions.
15 Sep 2023
Lewisham
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 action in Parliament over service charge scandal
Wimbledon's Liberal Democrat MP, Paul Kohler, has condemned the "shock bills" imposed on leaseholders through variable service charges, with some hit by unpredictable increases of over £1,000.
5 Dec 2024
Allow local coaching providers to continue using borough's tennis court
Wimbledon MP urges Merton Council to allow local coaching providers to continue using borough's tennis courts
5 Dec 2024
Paul Kohler's Statement on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
Kim Leadbetter’s private member’s bill, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, passed its Second Reading on Friday 29th November by 330 to 275 votes.
29 Nov 2024
Newham, Barking and Dagenham
Redbridge
Software Update!
Redbridge has upgraded its email and website software, apologies for the lack of content whilst the team familiarise themselves...
17 Jan 2023
Southwark
Labour to slash affordable housing requirements in London and cut cash for communities
A joint paper from the Government and London Mayor has today confirmed that the fast-track for developers will fall from 35% to 20%, and the cash required from developers to improve local areas will be halved.
23 Oct 2025
Council fires independent resident representative in latest estate regeneration blunder
Labour-run Southwark Council’s handling of the long-running Chilton Grove Estate scandal has taken a new turn, after residents were told that their independent representative, Open Communities, has been abruptly removed from the project
21 Oct 2025
Mapped: Southwark's black out spots
Research from the Liberal Democrats has revealed where in Southwark you’re most likely to find a broken street light, and the shocking delays to getting them fixed.
20 Oct 2025
Sutton
Bobby Dean
What does an MP do over summer recess?
Parliament has been in summer recess, which means less time in Westminster and more time out and about in Carshalton and Wallington, speaking with people and listening to your views.
BD
by Bobby Dean
19 Sep 2025
Bobby Dean
Bobby backs local business and calls to axe “jobs tax”
Local businesses are facing increasing pressures from rising costs and the government’s decision to increase employer National Insurance contributions, branded as a “jobs tax”.
16 Sep 2025
Bobby Dean
Local parents share growing concerns over children’s screen time
Parents and carers in Carshalton and Wallington are increasingly worried about the impact of social media and excessive screen use on their children’s concentration and mental health.
16 Sep 2025
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
Hope for a Lasting Peace in Gaza
The Liberal Democrats continue to call for a two state solution to be fully implemented and the borders restored to the agreed 1967 borders.
17 Feb 2025
Solidarity with Leyton’s Muslim community
We are appalled to see mosques and buildings serving Leyton’s Muslim community and similar sites across London being vandalised with Islamophobic graffiti. We totally reject such hatred and hope the culprits are caught soon.
28 Jan 2025
Wandsworth
Community
No! to Heathrow expansion
Environmental costs and local impact of third runway far outweighs potential economic benefits
20 Sep 2019
Tooting
Olly Glover, Lib Dem candidate for Tooting
Meet our election candidate
30 Oct 2019
Putney
More United and Best for Britain recommend Sue Wixley in Putney
Endorsements for local candidate
17 Nov 2019
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