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Finchley Church End By-Election

James Goldman has been chosen to be the Lib Dem candidate in the Finchley Church End by-election.

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.

Churchill Theatre Site – Sale and Redevelopment Confirmed

After months of secrecy, Bromley's Conservative Executive Committee has finally admitted that they are going to dispose of the freehold of the Theatre and Library so it can be redeveloped.

Beckenham MP Bob Stewart found guilty of a racially aggravated public order offence

Conservative MP for Beckenham, Bob Stewart has today been found guilty of a racially aggravated public order offence when he told an activist to “go back to Bahrain” in December 2022. He has been fined £600 plus costs.

72 Liberal Democrat MPs

There are now more Liberal Democrat MPs than ever before.

100 Avenue Road Update

Cllr Tom Simon has received an update on the proposed development at 100 Avenue Road, Click here to learn more.

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.

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!

Ealing's Local Planning Review

Ealing Liberal Democrats have been galvanising community support to raise concerns about the new proposed Local Plan, which will shape development in the borough for the next decade

Lib Dems welcome change in Policing

Ealing Lib Democrats welcome the news that Ealing Police force is to have a Borough Commander again.

The London Cycling Campaign

The London Cycling Campaign kicked off their #ClimateSafeStreets event in Greenwich over the weekend, to raise awareness and showcase support for their 5th May local election asks.

Our Greenwich Peninsula candidates' concerns for the area

Pollution in The Peninsula

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.

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.

Crisis in Haringey Homes Repairs Service

Liberal Democrats in Haringey have written to the Leader of the Council expressing concern at the administration’s response to a debate on the ongoing crisis in Haringey Council’s repairs to council homes service.

Haringey Labour refuse to abolish green waste charges

At the meeting of Full Council last night (20 November 2023) a Liberal Democrat plan to abolish charging for garden waste was voted down by the Labour administration.

Donate function available again!

After transitioning to a new website, we can now make use of our donate function again.

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.

Isleworth Action Day - Saturday 7th March

The Hounslow Liberal Democrat team will be campaigning alongside our friends from Richmond Council to win in Isleworth.

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.

Most heartfelt condolences to family and friends of Labour Cllr Liam Jarnecki

Lib Dems call for rail fare freeze as Lambeth’s residents face 9% price hike next year

The Liberal Democrats have called for rail fares to be frozen for the next 5 years after new figures show that Retail Prices Index (RPI) inflation in July reached 9%. This is the figure normally used to increase rail fares from next March.

Local By Election candidates announced

​​​​​​​Merton Liberal Democrats have announced their candidates for two local council by-elections happening on the same day as the General Election, after Labour councillors stand down. 

Raynes Park Station is on the announced list to get funding

I’m so pleased to be able to let you know that Raynes Park Station is on the announced list to get funding from the ‘Access for All’ fund for feasibility works on making it step-free.

Groundhog day as another "embarrassing” estate scandal hits Southwark

Last night’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee saw councillors grill Southwark’s Labour administration over yet another estate scandal, branded as “embarrassing”.  

Competition launched to find worst roadworks in Southwark

Southwark Liberal Democrats have launched a new competition to find the worst roadworks in Southwark. 

Anne Boleyn statue ‘returned to its rightful place’

A beloved statue of Anne Boleyn has been restored to its place by Carshalton Ponds.

Carshalton Primary School’s fight against ocean plastic taken to Parliament

During a Parliamentary debate on the Global Plastic Treaty, Bobby Dean MP described plastic pollution as a “totemic issue” for the next generation, mentioning the “passionate” letters he received from a Year 4 class at the Culvers House Primary School.

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.

Affordable Homes

Twickenham and Richmond Lib Dems are committed to increasing the supply of affordable housing. 

Lib Dems join protest

Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats were proud to join with thousands of residents in Walthamstow following the riots in August to reject the hatred and division of the far-right.

Drug Dealing Still a Problem

Drug taking and dealing on Trelawn Road and Colville Road as well as St Mary’s Road is still happening regularly.

Success in fight for Disabled Mobility

Wandsworth Council has responded to our concerns over access to Tooting Common

Low Traffic Neighbourhoods mishandled

We call on Wandsworth Council to release data on trials