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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.

Rob Blackie is the Lib Dem Candidate for Mayor of London

Prominent Lib Dem campaigner Rob Blackie has been selected as the Liberal Democrats' London Mayoral candidate for the election in May 2024.

Bromley Council rapped by Ombudsman over complaint-handling performance

The Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman has issued a firm rebuke to the London Borough of Bromley over their handling of complaints in the year to 31 March 2023. 

Cllr Linda Chung calls for TfL to improve the 603 bus route

Cllr Chung has recently written to the Ham & High newspaper about the 603 bus route,

Press Coverage: Save Grassroots Venues

Charlie visited the Piano Works West End to talk to the founder and the Camden New Journal about the challenges facing the music industry.

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 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

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.

Our Greenwich Peninsula candidates' concerns for the area

Pollution in The Peninsula

Thank you to our candidates and supporters

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THOSE WINNING LIBERAL DEMOCRATS FROM ACROSS THE UK WHO ARE TURNING THE TIDE

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.

Haringey Liberal Democrats launch local Bank Hub petition

Following the closure of a series of local bank branches, local Liberal Democrats call for the introduction of a local high-street bank hub.

Two BT Phoneboxes Removed from Hornsey Town Hall

BT have, this morning, removed two of the four phoneboxes in front of Hornsey Town Hall on Crouch End Broadway.

The Lib Dems in Harrow and the wider world

Why I support the Lib Dems by Derek Hill

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.

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.

Exempt Blue Badge Holders - Letter to Islington Tribune - Friday 20th January

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?

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.

Liberal Democrats' Historic Win on Kingston Council

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.

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.

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.

Scrap the Energy Price Rise

This is an emergency. Cancel October's planned energy bill rise to save people £1600.

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."

St Helier hospital investment urgently needed

Analysis of NHS Digital data shows that one in seven (15%) hospital buildings in England were built before the foundation of the NHS in 1948. Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs St Helier hospital, is one of the worst affected.

Wimbledon Park station lift

London's Mayor is under fire as new figures show a staggering rise in the number of lift closures on the Underground network due to a lack of trained staff - with Wimbledon Park being the second worst performing station on the network.

Levelling Up Funding Snub for Redbridge

“Disgraceful” Levelling Up snub ignores community in the London Borough of Redbridge

Election results 2022: Lib Dem gains mark turning point, says Davey

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has hailed the local election results as a "turning point" for his party's prospects.

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

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.

“Shocking scale” of cuts to police numbers in London revealed as Lib Dem MP calls for action

London set to lose 1419 Met staff next year.

“Catastrophically and categorically unfair” if Government “moves the goalposts” for Hong Kongers in U.K., says Lib Dem MP

Luke Taylor is calling on the Government for clarity over the future of the BNO scheme.

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. 

Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats back new manifesto with NHS at the heart

The Liberal Democrats have launched their General Election manifesto and outlined a plan to save health and care services. The manifesto offers a bold and fully costed £9bn plan to tackle the health and care crisis.

Prioritising and End to Domestic Abuse

All the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidates in Waltham Forest stand with the Women's Aid campaign to prioritise tackling domestic abuse.