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
John Lewis - Consultation on Development at Bromley South
John Lewis has held their final consultation session for local residents about their plans to build tower blocks for rental flats on the site of Waitrose at Bromley South.
22 Jun 2023
Illegal felling of over 100 trees in Beckenham
On the morning of Saturday 10 June over 100 trees were illegally felled in a local field that is widely used by dog walkers. The field contained many 20-year-old oak trees and was a haven for bats and birds, such as kingfishers and woodpeckers.
19 Jun 2023
Red pollution alert in Bromley
Bromley’s air quality monitors have turned red today, indicating that pollution levels are particularly high and will remain high for the next three days.
LD
13 Jun 2023
Camden
Camden
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,
28 Aug 2024
Camden
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.
27 Jul 2024
Camden
A Building Scandal - Charlie stands up for better quality homes
Charlie has been speaking to the leaseholders of Agar Grove about the devastating consequences of poor new builds combined with a lack of accountability in the building & insurance sectors.
25 Jun 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
Acton Police station is one of only 8 police stations open 24/7 in London!
Acton Police Station is the only police station open in Ealing borough!
22 Jul 2025
Ealing
Ealing Lib Dems expose £90m of lost funding from developers
Ealing Lib Dems say that the lost income could have been used for many services including a council tax freeze for residents.
30 Jul 2025
Ealing
Ealing Labour refuse to review the Lammas Park mess
Ealing Liberal Democrats demanded an independent review into the Lammas Park fiasco where the council was trying to build a Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SuDS). Local residents have been left with a largely unusable park for a period of at least two
16 Jul 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
Haringey agrees to expand free period product provision
After a motion brought by the Liberal Democrats, Haringey Council has unanimously agreed to expand the provision of free period products in all council owned buildings.
HLD
18 Jul 2023
Haringey Council slammed by Housing Watchdog
Labour-run Haringey Council has been slammed by the UK’s housing watchdog (ombudsman) for a “culture of apathy and acceptance of poor practice” in its dealings with council tenants and leaseholders.
HLD
4 Jul 2023
Lib Dems push forward in Tottenham by-election
For the second successive by-election, Haringey Liberal Democrats are celebrating success after more than doubling their share of the vote in Hermitage & Gardens.
HLD
30 Jun 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
Waiting list for diagnostic tests in South East London reached 40,092 in July, up 7.9% on 2020
NHS waiting lists in South East London for basic diagnostic tests - including MRI and CT scans - grew by 7.9% between June 2020 and July 2023, up to 40,092.
16 Oct 2023
Lambeth Liberal Democrat Councillor Ben Curtis selected as the Party’s Parliamentary Candidate for Clapham & Brixton Hill
Ben Curtis has been selected to represent the Liberal Democrats as the Party’s parliamentary candidate for Clapham and Brixton Hill.
24 Oct 2023
Liberal Democrats Announce Croydon Councillor Claire Bonham as their Parliamentary Candidate for Streatham & Croydon North
Claire Bonham has been selected to represent the Liberal Democrats as the Party’s parliamentary candidate for Streatham and Croydon North.
3 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
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.
16 May 2024
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.
20 Apr 2024
112% increase in sewage dumps by Thames Water last year
New figures released by the Environment Agency have shown that Thames Water discharged sewage a staggering 16,990 times last year, a 112% rise compared to 2022.
18 Apr 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
Southwark housing boss quits after Lib Dem enquiries expose more selective licensing rule-breaking
Following investigations by the Southwark Liberal Democrats, Cllr Michael Situ has today resigned today as Cabinet Member for Housing. His departure follows the discovery that he had not complied with the borough’s own landlord licensing rules.
13 Nov 2025
Southwark Labour refuse to sign cross-party letter demanding real fairer funding
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
13 Nov 2025
Southwark Labour refuse to take action after Rachel Reeves licensing blunder
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.
12 Nov 2025
Sutton
Beddington
Tackling persistent flooding on Guy Rd
Drain clearing has been carried out on Guy Road to tackle a long-running flooding problem at the bottom of the road after periods of heavy rain.
8 Jul 2026
Local News
Action on reckless e-bike riding
Police stepping up operations to deter dangerous e-bike riders
8 Jul 2026
Bobby Dean
Bobby Dean MP answers residents questions on £57 Million St Helier Hospital A&E upgrade
Following the announcement that £57 million has been secured to expand and upgrade St Helier Hospital's A&E department, Bobby Dean MP has received a large number of questions from local residents about what the investment will mean in practice.
7 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
82% of burglary cases go unsolved in Waltham Forest as Lib Dems call for police response guarantee
On 28 May Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats announced their plans for a Burglary Response Guarantee as new data uncovered by the party reveals the shocking scale of unsolved burglaries in local areas across England and Wales.
28 May 2024
Lib Dems announce five year plan to give patients in Waltham Forest right to see a GP within a week
The Liberal Democrats have announced that their five-year plan to give patients in Waltham Forest a legal right to see a GP within a week or 24-hours if in urgent need will be in their General Election manifesto.
4 Jun 2024
Waltham Forest Lib Dems announce candidates for 4 July General Election
Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats have announced their candidates for the upcoming general election, scheduled for 4th July 2024.
25 May 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