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
Local Government
Tree felling along Hayes Line
Many residents have contacted us concerned with the tree felling along the Hayes Line.
9 Jun 2023
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
Camden
Camden
Press Coverage: Housing Letter in the CNJ
Last week Parliamentary Candidates Scott and Charlie wrote a joint letter to the CNJ about the risks to the "Soul of our City" if we don't get a handle on the housing crisis.
30 May 2024
Camden
Our Candidates for the General Election
Scott Emery and Charlie Clinton are the Liberal Democrat candidates for Hampstead & Highgate and Holborn & St Pancras.
25 May 2024
Camden
Charlie launches Fair Votes Petition to pressure Starmer
Charlie Clinton, Candidate for Holborn & St Pancras, has launched a petition for Fair Votes as part of his campaign taking on Keir Starmer.
16 Apr 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
Liberal Democrats appalled at sell off of the Michael Flanders Centre in Acton
Liberal Democrat Councillor Andrew Steed has challenged Ealing Labour on this issue and the lack of transparency.
28 Apr 2025
Ealing
Ealing Labour sets aside a decade of dithering in Southfield after Lib Dem action!
Local engagement in Southfield ward by Liberal Democrats and residents has driven forward agreement for a new crossing on Southfield Road and local resurfacing schemes around the borough.
4 Apr 2025
Ealing
Ealing Lib Dems expose stealth plan to sideline Ealing Community Transport (ECT)
Ealing Lib Dems asking questions about substantial increase.
9 Apr 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
Transport
Stop playing games with Hammersmith Bridge!
Fulham Lib Dem Jelena Sarmo demands action over Hammersmith Bridge.
19 Jan 2024
Local Party
Blaise Baquiche running for Chelsea & Fulham
MP candidate vows to restore trust for Chelsea & Fulham.
19 Jan 2024
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
Liberal Democrats select ex-Haringey councillor as Hermitage & Gardens candidate
Haringey Liberal Democrats have selected local resident and former Haringey councillor Paul Dennison as their candidate for the forthcoming Hermitage & Gardens by-election.
HLD
6 Jun 2023
Civic Centre costs balloon to £70 million
The cost of upgrading Haringey's council offices has ballooned from £24 million when it was originally planned, up to £58 million by January 2022, and now up to £70 million - meaning the cost has almost tripled.
HLD
28 Apr 2023
Haringey housing service has just 18% satisfaction amongst leaseholders
Data released by Labour-run Haringey Council has shown that just 18% of leaseholders are satisfied with the performance of the...
HLD
21 Apr 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
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
Hounslow
Isleworth Action Day - Saturday 7th March
The Hounslow Liberal Democrat team will be campaigning alongside our friends from Richmond Council to win in Isleworth.
3 Mar 2026
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
Brixton O2 Academy “beating heart of Brixton”, say Lib Dems
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.
15 Sep 2023
Lib Dems demand action as LGBTQ+ safety concerns go unheard in Lambeth
Lambeth Liberal Democrats have written an open letter to the Council’s senior leadership in response to the shocking homophobic attacks that occurred in the borough during August.
7 Sep 2023
Lambeth school children and residents put in harm’s way due to crumbling concrete, say Lib Dems
Lambeth Liberal Democrats have written to Cllr Claire Holland, Leader of the Council, urging an immediate review of Council owned buildings and homes built between the 1950s and 1980s, after the Government warned some concrete buildings are at risk of col
1 Sep 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
Children's cancer centre decision
Update on the move of children's cancer care from St George's in Tooting & the Royal Marsden in Sutton to the Evelina Hospital in Lambeth.
14 Mar 2024
Merton's missing street trees
Merton's missing street trees will not be completely replaced until 2035
27 Mar 2024
Merton's budget council 2024
The annual budget is the major decision a Council makes each year, as it highlights the main priorities the Council has for the coming year – for existing and new services, and Council cuts.
7 Mar 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
Labour to slash affordable housing requirements in London and cut cash for communities
A joint paper from the Government and London Mayor has today confirmed that the fast-track for developers will fall from 35% to 20%, and the cash required from developers to improve local areas will be halved.
23 Oct 2025
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
21 Oct 2025
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.
20 Oct 2025
Sutton
Luke Taylor
Jewish community in London under “alarming, disgusting and growing assault”, says Lib Dem London Spokesperson
Luke Taylor MP has called for action to combat antisemitism in London
29 Apr 2026
Luke Taylor
Shoplifting in London TREBLED in last five years with conviction rate lowest in the country
New analysis from the Lib Dems reveals shocking stats.
16 Apr 2026
Luke Taylor
Lib Dem MP Luke Taylor leads party voices across the capital in condemning sweeping bus service cuts.
The Party’s Spokesperson on London, speaking alongside campaigners across the city, has laid the blame for service reductions with Labour and Sadiq Khan.
25 Mar 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
112% increase in sewage dumps by Thames Water last year
New figures released by the Environment Agency have shown that Thames Water which covers Waltham Forest discharged sewage a staggering 16,990 times last year, a 112% rise compared to in 2022.
27 Mar 2024
13% of burglaries still going unattended in London
13% of burglaries in London went unattended by the Metropolitan police last year, despite a government promise to attend all of them, an investigation by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
25 Apr 2024
Sewage dumping in Leyton & Wanstead soars by 16% as Conservatives warned of “reckoning at ballot box”
Sewage was dumped into rivers in Leyton & Wanstead for 134 hours in 2023, new figures have revealed.
18 Apr 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