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.
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.
Lib Dem Councillors have been working with the Bromley Beacon Academy and local residents to try to resolve some problems with school traffic. Decisions following a meeting held in November 2023 will hopefully resolve some of those issues.
Sometimes it feels a very far away notion, but the changes to our climate are affecting us locally, nationally and globally. The conclusion of the COP28 climate talks in Dubai has ushered in a historic moment with the unveiling of the UAE Consensus.
The Lib Dems organised a meeting between local residents and Police Superintendent Luke Baldock to discuss road safety in 5 specific roads. Local residents filled the room, despite the bad weather, highlighting just how important this issue is.
Our proposals sought to fund additional outreach workers for rough sleepers, increase support for those in temporary accommodation, and boost efforts to combat drug dealing and anti-social behaviour.
Congratulations to Charlie Clinton, the former Parliamentary Candidate for Holborn & St Pancras, who was elected as a Liberal Democrat Councillor for Alperton.
The Camden Liberal Democrats were honoured to welcome party leader Sir Ed Davey to a special celebration marking former councillor Flick Rea’s remarkable 50 years of public service on 30 January.
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!
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.
Liberal Democrats were active when the LGA’s Peer Challenge Panel visited Ealing Council as every Liberal Democrat Councillor fed back on areas where they felt the Council needs improvement.
Today, the Enfield Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto ahead of the 2022 Enfield Local Council Elections, entitled Change Enfield Together.
Local Lib Dem activists speak to members and supporters
With guest speaker Nichola Martin
You can see more about our campaign and sign our petition to say "no" to the Silvertown Tunnel here.
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.
In response to the news that NatWest in Muswell Hill will be closing on 6th August, Cllr Pippa Connor, Lib Dem councillor for Muswell Hill, said:
Thames Water have agreed to undertake investigative work on Crouch Hill in the coming weeks, to look at persistent issues which have led to 118 days of streetworks and the road being closed for 88 days since 2015.
Last night (4th March), Labour voted through their planned 30% cut to Haringey’s libraries. The opposition Liberal Democrats presented a fully costed amendment to the budget which would have reversed these cuts entirely.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Lambeth Liberal Democrats are calling on the Council to publish data every two weeks on air quality, bus journey times, and school lateness, during the Streatham Wells Low-Traffic Neighbourhood trial.
A resident broke her ankle falling down the stairs in Selby House, on Lambeth’s Oaklands Estate, after a project to replace broken lifts in the 4-storey block was delayed yet again.
Responding to the Government’s U-turn on railway station ticket office closures, Cllr Donna Harris, Leader of the Lambeth Liberal Democrats, said:
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 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.
Labour councillors in Merton have voted unanimously to back the Government's welfare and benefits reforms at the Council meeting on 2 April. This comes despite the Liberal Democrats raising the alarm over severe consequences for local residents.
“Disgraceful” Levelling Up snub ignores community in the London Borough of Redbridge
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has hailed the local election results as a "turning point" for his party's prospects.
Southwark Liberal Democrats have responded to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ latest budget
The Liberal Democrats’ Group Leader on the London Assembly, Hina Bokhari AM, joined Southwark Liberal Democrats at the Baitul-Aziz Masjid to mark Islamophobia Awareness Month.
Southwark Liberal Democrats have joined London Assembly Member Gareth Roberts AM at City Hall to present their petition to save Walworth police front counter to Sadiq Khan.
In Parliament, I highlighted the escalating crisis of youth unemployment, now approaching one million. It is at its highest level in a decade, above the EU average, and has become a distinctly British problem that has worsened under this Government.
In Parliament this week, I brought back to the House an issue I have raised before: fraud.
In Parliament, I raised the urgent need to tackle vaccine misinformation and rebuild trust in public health messaging. In moments of crisis, we are reminded just how much we rely on health professionals to keep us safe.
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.
Twickenham and Richmond Lib Dems are committed to increasing the supply of affordable housing.
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.
Today is the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau – a Nazi concentration and extermination camp located in modern-day Poland.
Candidate promises to Love London Better
Automatic right to stay should be granted
Failure to make progress in trade talks means an extension is needed
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.