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
Brent
North London council faces pressure to quash hardware store's plans to start selling alcohol
Cllr Georgiou believes the area already has ‘more than its fair share of issues’ due to the number of venues where people can buy alcohol and is calling for the plan to be thrown out.
AS
25 Jan 2024
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
Work on Parks in Bromley Town
Bromley Town's Lib Dem councillors have recently met Bromley Council officers and idverde staff to discuss our parks and green spaces. We're pleased to report that as a result there have been some small but very welcome improvements.
8 Jun 2023
Bromley Council Refuses to Fly Pride Flag
Bromley Council have once again refused to fly the Pride Flag during the Pride Month of June. They also refuse to publicise any Pride events - or even acknowledge Pride month - on their website.
6 Jun 2023
Change of plan for Health and Wellbeing Centre in Bromley Town
After years of promises and plans and consultation about a new Health and Wellbeing Centre in Bromley Town Centre, the Conservative administration have abandoned all the plans and instead decided to locate the centre in the Council's new HQ building.
14 May 2023
Camden
Camden Borough
Camden Lib Dems Submit Budget Amendment
The Lib Dem group on Camden council submitted a budget amendment focused on tackling the climate crisis, supporting the homeless, and ensuring more children get access to music education in schools.
4 Mar 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
Crime & Policing
Lib Dems welcome change in Policing
Ealing Lib Democrats welcome the news that Ealing Police force is to have a Borough Commander again.
6 Feb 2023
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
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 Lib Dems announce new Leader and Deputy Leader
Haringey Liberal Democrats announced their new Leader and Deputy Leader following their Annual Meeting. Haringey Liberal...
HLD
14 May 2015
Lib Dem fightback begins
Article written by Haringey Lib Dem Leader, Cllr Gail Engert for the Ham and High Broadway newspaper on the Lib Dem fightback in...
HLD
5 Jun 2015
Another burst water main in Muswell Hill
Yet another water main has burst in Muswell Hill. Thames Water are due to fix the problem by 11th June. Local Liberal Democrat...
HLD
7 Jun 2015
Harrow
Harrow
Mullivaikkal Day
At the invitation of the Tamil Friends of the Liberal Democrats my wife and I attended Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day in Trafalgar Square on 18 May. By Derek Hill
13 Jan 2024
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
Health, Care & the NHS
Ambulance Wait Times
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.
12 Jan 2023
Local Government
Donate function available again!
After transitioning to a new website, we can now make use of our donate function again.
20 Dec 2022
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
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
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
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
21,120 EU nationals in Lambeth left in limbo
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
26 May 2020
Black Lives Matter
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
15 Jun 2020
2.2 Million Extremely Vulnerable Shielders
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
16 Aug 2020
Lewisham
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
Scrap the Energy Price Rise
This is an emergency. Cancel October's planned energy bill rise to save people £1600.
13 Aug 2022
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
Merton Council set for crunch verdict as Lib Dems announce by-election candidate
Local residents are bracing themselves for a crucial by-election in Cannon Hill, where voters are expected to give their verdict...
31 May 2019
Outrage as Council confirms new tennis court charges just weeks before Wimbledon tournament begins
Merton Liberal Democrats have warned that plans to start charging people for using local tennis courts will price residents out...
17 Jun 2019
Lib Dem success at getting extra cash for schools
Merton Liberal Democrats succeeded in getting the Council to look at bringing in an additional voluntary Council tax donations...
28 Apr 2019
Newham, Barking and Dagenham
Redbridge
Software Update!
Redbridge has upgraded its email and website software, apologies for the lack of content whilst the team familiarise themselves...
17 Jan 2023
Southwark
Southwark Council Started Zero Council Homes in Last Year
Liberal Democrats have eviscerated a Labour council’s housebuilding claims as it reveals exclusive statistics showing that the council started building zero council homes in 2024/2025, down from 28 the previous year
8 Apr 2025
Damp and mould in Southwark’s Housing Costs NHS £1.8 million
A damning report seen by the Liberal Democrats has suggested that the health effects of Damp and Mould in Southwark’s council housing could be costing the NHS over £1.8 million a year.
7 Apr 2025
Thames Water Slammed by MP in Parliament for “Reckless” Southwark Disruptions
Luke Taylor MP, Liberal Democrat London Spokesperson and MP for Sutton and Cheam, used a debate he secured in Parliament to slam Thames Water over severe disruptions they have caused in the north of Southwark.
4 Apr 2025
Sutton
Sutton
Liberal Democrat candidates pledge to ‘stand up for Sutton’ as General Election announced for July 4th
Liberal Democrat candidates Bobby Dean (Carshalton & Wallington) and Luke Taylor (Sutton & Cheam) will focus on local issues affecting Sutton as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls a General Election.
24 May 2024
Bobby Dean
Bobby Dean featured as a Green Champion in ENDS Report 2024 Power List
Bobby Dean, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Carshalton and Wallington, has made it onto a list of 50 UK politicians who have had the greatest impact on green issues over the past two years.
15 May 2024
Ruth Dombey’s retirement leaves an indelible stamp on Sutton
Ruth Dombey stood down as Leader of Sutton Council at its annual meeting on 20th May 2024, having led the Council for the Liberal Democrats for 12 years and led the party to three successive local election victories.
21 May 2024
Tower Hamlets
D3 Bus Saved!
Thank you so much to all who signed our petition to save the D3 bus route. Over a thousand of you signed the petition, which was successful in gaining local media coverage and which the local Liberal Democrats presented to the London Assembly in September.
4 Dec 2022
Twickenham and Richmond
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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
Thames Water’s apology is far too late after years of sewage scandal
Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats have called for Thames Water to be overhauled following an overdue apology for sewage dumping.
19 May 2023
13,075 businesses across Waltham Forest see £29,305,470 energy bill blackhole
New analysis from the Liberal Democrats has shown that small and medium sized businesses in Waltham Forest are facing a massive £29,305,470 energy bill blackhole following government cuts to energy bills support.
17 Apr 2023
6,665 patients face 12-hour A&E waits in North East London
6,665 patients waited more than 12 hours in A&E in February, shocking new figures have revealed.
14 Apr 2023
Wandsworth
Tax
Wandsworth hit by National Insurance bombshell
Cost of living crisis bites
4 Jun 2022
Westminster
Westminster and City of London MP urged to back puppy smuggling bill
Westminster and City of London Liberal Democrats are demanding that Nickie Aiken, Conservative MP, back a bill to end puppy smuggling in the UK.
12 Jun 2023
City of London bike theft faces being ‘decriminalised’ as 82.6% of thefts go unsolved
New analysis commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed that in 2022, 209 bike theft cases in the City of London were closed without a suspect being identified - a shocking 82.6% of total reported cases.
14 Jun 2023
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