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 opened a consultation on proposed changes to its housing allocation scheme, which determines how social housing is allocated and let across the Borough.
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.
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.
The opposition Liberal Democrat group on Camden Council yesterday (Monday 20th January 2025) called an Extraordinary Council Meeting to discuss the Housing Ombudsman’s damning report on Camden’s housing repairs service.
Congratulations to Lib Dem campaigner Janet Grauberg on receiving an OBE for “services to the community in North London and to Education”.
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.
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!
Some space in Perceval House will be open for community groups, charities and businesses to rent from Nov 2025.
Ealing Lib Dems propose a cross-party approach and strengthened engagement with residents, families and campaigners.
Liberal Democrat Councillor Andrew Steed has challenged Ealing Labour on this issue and the lack of transparency.
Today, the Enfield Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto ahead of the 2022 Enfield Local Council Elections, entitled Change Enfield Together.
The Greenwich Lib Dems strongly condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and express our solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
We welcome the prospect of wider and more meaningful consultation.
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.
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.
Lib Dem Parliamentary candidate for Hornsey & Friern Barnet, Dawn Barnes, has joined calls to save Whittington Hospital’s maternity unit.
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.
Admission from the council that “we do not currently have an accurate up to date list of all commercial property owned by the Council.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lee Green Candidate James Foulkes has been out with the Lib Dem team talking to residents about their concerns.
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."
Liberal Democrats have accused Labour of “haemorrhaging taxpayers’ hard-earned cash” on mismanaged housing projects and temporary accommodation.
Leader of the opposition, Cllr Anthony Fairclough writes about Merton's budget and how Merton Lib Dems would do things differently.
Raynes Park Post Office is at risk of closure! This vital hub keeps our community connected, providing essential banking and postal services. Its loss would be catastrophic, especially for the elderly and digitally excluded.
“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.
At last night’s (12th November) Council Assembly, Southwark Labour refused to join the Liberal Democrats in signing a letter to the Secretary of State Steve Reed
Southwark Leader Cllr Sarah King has today refused to take further action over Rachel Reeves’ failure to get a license for the home she was renting out without a license for over a year.
Southwark Liberal Democrats have tabled a motion to this evening’s (12th November) Council Assembly calling for urgent action to tackle rising crime, antisocial behaviour and filthy streets across the borough.
Bobby Dean MP, along with the London Liberal Democrats , denounced plans by TfL to increase London's Congestion Charge and include electric vehicles in the charge.
Bobby Dean, Liberal Democrat MP for Carshalton and Wallington, has submitted the Tax Reliefs Evaluation Bill to Parliament. The Bill would require the Treasury assess tax reliefs for effectiveness and value for money.
The Liberal Democrat MP Bobby Dean, has criticised “profiteering” by many private special educational needs providers, and pushed in parliament for a cap on their profits to end the scandal.
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.
Waiting for the outcome of the American Presidential Election on Tuesday night was difficult for me. I felt an immense sense of dread, reminiscent of when Donald Trump first won the Presidential Election back in 2016.
It is a year to the day since the atrocious terror attack on Israel by Hamas, where they brutally murdered hundreds of people and took 255 people hostage.
One of the streetlights on the alleyway between Murchison Road and Claude Road is broken and remains lit during the daytime.
We condemn plans to reform the planning system that will do nothing to alleviate the housing crisis in Wandsworth.
Wandsworth Council has responded to our concerns over access to Tooting Common
We call on Wandsworth Council to release data on trials
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.