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
Results of Road Safety Survey in Homesdale Road
In June 2023, the Bromley Lib Dems commissioned a survey to listen to residents' concerns around road safety in 4 roads in central Bromley - this article outlines the results of the survey and the response of the Council's road safety officer
16 Jul 2023
Review of Road Safety in Bromley
During a debate on road safety, Lib Dem Chloe-Jane Ross said the Council had failed to provide any aspirational goals. “You are depriving an entire generation of children of lifetime habits of walking and cycling by failing to make the roads feel safe."
7 Jul 2023
Lib Dems Respond to Bromley Local Plan Consultation
Bromley Lib Dems have submitted their formal response to the consultation on the Bromley Local Plan highlighting the need for affordable housing, protecting our environment, safeguarding what is good and supporting developments that improve our borough.
2 Jul 2023
Camden
Camden
West Hampstead & Fortune Green Traffic and Transport Survey
Traffic and Transport issues are some of the concerns raised most often with the local Lib Dem team. We have heard concerns about...
28 Aug 2024
Camden
72 Liberal Democrat MPs
There are now more Liberal Democrat MPs than ever before.
28 Aug 2024
Camden
100 Avenue Road Update
Cllr Tom Simon has received an update on the proposed development at 100 Avenue Road, Click here to learn more.
28 Aug 2024
Croydon
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
Lib Dems highlight top 3 issues for Ealing Council from Ealing Peer Challenge
Ealing Labour are all “smoke and mirrors” say Ealing Liberal Democrats.
2 Sep 2025
Ealing
Lib Dems appalled at racist stickers on lamp posts across the borough!
As the summer comes to a close you may have seen around the borough some stickers with a Union Jack and Enoch Powell on...
2 Sep 2025
Ealing
Ealing Labour being taken to court over Children’s Centre Closures
Ealing Liberal Democrats have been actively opposing Labour’s decision to close essential Children's centres across the borough,...
13 Aug 2025
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
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.
26 Apr 2022
Our Greenwich Peninsula candidates' concerns for the area
Pollution in The Peninsula
2 May 2022
Thank you to our candidates and supporters
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THOSE WINNING LIBERAL DEMOCRATS FROM ACROSS THE UK WHO ARE TURNING THE TIDE
22 May 2022
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
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.
HLD
8 Aug 2023
Haringey Opposition launches Finsbury Park petition
Following months of neglect and destruction, Haringey Liberal Democrats are calling for management of Finsbury Park to be taken out of Haringey Council’s hands, and control given to an Independent Community Trust.
HLD
22 Aug 2023
Haringey AGAIN criticised over complaint handling
The Local Government Ombudsman has criticised Haringey once again for its poor performance in handling complaints. The council has failed to comply with some of the Ombudsman’s recommendations for the fourth year in a row.
HLD
3 Aug 2023
Harrow
Harrow
The Lib Dems in Harrow and the wider world
Why I support the Lib Dems by Derek Hill
13 Jan 2024
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
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 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
Liberal Democrats choose Vikas Aggarwal as their candidate for Islington North
Local Liberal Democrats have announced their candidate to challenge Labour at the next General Election. Vikas Aggarwal won the selection vote by party members earlier this month.
20 Sep 2023
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?
20 Jan 2023
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
Environment
Burning waste, more traffic and still no action
Even with twice weekly rubbish pickups, this Conservative-run council is failing to keep our streets clean. We need change.
15 Apr 2022
Local party
Earl's Court WIN at 2022 local elections
Cllr. Tim Verboven joins Cllr Linda Wade fighting for Earl's Court.
17 May 2022
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
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.
KLD
6 May 2022
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
New Low Traffic Neighbourhood and Thames Water works a “perfect storm”, say Lib Dems
The Liberal Democrats have asked Lambeth Council to waive any fines from the first two days of Streatham’s new Low Traffic Neighbourhood after emergency Thames Water works closed down Leigham Road.
24 Oct 2023
Lambeth Labour vote against calls to scrap two-child benefit cap
Lambeth Labour have voted down a Liberal Democrat motion which would have committed the council to call on the UK Government to scrap the controversial two-child benefit cap.
24 Oct 2023
Lambeth Council wastes £1.8 million of taxpayers’ cash to silence leaseholders
Lambeth Council has spent more than £1.8 million of public funds on non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality clauses with council leaseholders, the Liberal Democrats have revealed.
19 Oct 2023
Lewisham
Homes
Genuinely Affordable Housing
Lee Green Candidate James Foulkes has been out with the Lib Dem team talking to residents about their concerns.
16 Apr 2022
Cost of Living
Scrap the Energy Price Rise
This is an emergency. Cancel October's planned energy bill rise to save people £1600.
13 Aug 2022
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 elects its first Liberal Democrat MP
Paul Kohler was elected on 4 July as the new MP for Wimbledon and New & Old Malden.
6 Jul 2024
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.
12 Jun 2024
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.
3 Jun 2024
Newham, Barking and Dagenham
Redbridge
Levelling Up Funding Snub for Redbridge
“Disgraceful” Levelling Up snub ignores community in the London Borough of Redbridge
23 Jan 2023
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.
10 May 2022
Southwark
Autumn budget reaction: yet more Labour letdown for Southwark
Southwark Liberal Democrats have responded to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ latest budget
26 Nov 2025
London Assembly Member joins Southwark Lib Dems to mark Islamophobia Awareness Month
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.
21 Nov 2025
Liberal Democrats take fight for Walworth front counter to Sadiq Khan’s front door
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.
19 Nov 2025
Sutton
Carshalton South and Clockhouse
Community encouraged to help decide local project funding
The applications for the Neighbourhood Fund 2026 are now under way. This is the primary way in which residents can apply for funding to improve their area.
8 Jul 2026
Carshalton Central
Old Rectory’s future secured
Historic Carshalton building to be restored and brought back into use
8 Jul 2026
Environment
Pollution of the River Wandle at Bridges Lane
Pollution control barriers have been installed on Bridges Lane, after the Beddington Lib Dem team noticed sewage entering the Wandle from a storm drain.
8 Jul 2026
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
Ed's Story
Caring isn't just Ed's story, it's the story of millions, caring for each other, dealing with tough times, and keeping going with love. The Liberal Democrats will be the voice of carers every day, fighting their corner in Parliament.
4 Jul 2024
Liberal Democrats call for a mental health professional in every primary and secondary school
Ed Davey warns the Conservative party has “abandoned parents and children” as he sets out urgent plan to fix the crisis in young people’s mental health.
5 Jun 2024
Liberal Democrats call for protected status for rivers in Leyton & Wanstead after sewage dumped 83 times in 2023
The Liberal Democrats have called for a new protected status for local rivers and marine protected areas, after shocking figures reveal that Thames Water dumped sewage 83 times in Leyton & Wanstead in 2023.
6 Jun 2024
Wandsworth
Tax
Wandsworth hit by National Insurance bombshell
Cost of living crisis bites
4 Jun 2022
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