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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.

Damp and Mould in Bromley Housing

Across the borough, Bromley's Lib Dems have been talking to residents whose homes are suffering from damp and mould. 

Liberal Democrats call for a new Burglary Response Guarantee

Conservative Government failures have allowed criminals to get away with their crimes and let victims down. Families should have the confidence that if someone breaks into their home, the criminal will be caught and punished.

Charlie Clinton backs Climate & Nature Bill

Lib Dem Candidate for Holborn & St Pancras Charlie Clinton has backed the Climate and Nature Bill - alongside Ed Davey, Daisy Cooper & other members of the Lib Dems in both Commons and the Lords.

Dr Sarah Hoyle, Liberal Democrat Candidate in the Frognal Ward by-election.

The Camden Liberal Democrats have selected local champion, Dr Sarah Hoyle to stand the the upcoming Frognal by-election.

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!

Lib Dems Victory as Freedom of Information Log finally delivered

FoI Log gives residents access to information online.

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

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.

Blaise Baquiche running for Chelsea & Fulham

MP candidate vows to restore trust for Chelsea & 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.

Haringey Property Investigation Released

The independent report into Haringey Council’s historic property dealings has been released, resulting in 12 recommendations for...

Haringey Lib Dems welcome 20mph changes

Haringey Liberal Democrats have welcomed the changes from Transport for London to reduce the speed limit on all TfL owned roads...

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.

Isleworth Action Day - Saturday 7th March

The Hounslow Liberal Democrat team will be campaigning alongside our friends from Richmond Council to win in Isleworth.

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.

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.

Earl's Court WIN at 2022 local elections

Cllr. Tim Verboven joins Cllr Linda Wade fighting for Earl's Court.

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.

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.

Peabody Housing Trust leave resident in danger

A South Londoner has accused Peabody Housing Trust of overseeing a period of “more physical, emotional, and racial abuse than I have ever known or can comprehend”.

Most heartfelt condolences to family and friends of Labour Cllr Liam Jarnecki

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."

Specialist cancer care services for children should be kept at St George’s rather than move to St Thomas's

Local Liberal Democrats have called for specialist cancer care for children to be maintained and expanded at St George’s Hospital in Tooting.

Consultation on changes to parking charges for 2024 - Response from the Liberal Democrats in Merton

The Liberal Democrats believe that the consultation on changes to parking charges for 2024 misses several opportunities for positive change for both Merton residents and the environment.

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.

Liberal Democrats offer cross-party work to oppose Labour's council funding cuts

Southwark Liberal Democrats have drafted a letter, which they are proposing to send jointly from the Liberal Democrat and Labour groups to oppose the Labour Government's local council funding cuts.

Walworth police front counter to no longer be open 24/7, breaking Labour manifesto pledge

Last night (15th October), it was announced that there will only be 2 police front counters left open 24/7 across London, confirming that Walworth’s police front counter – the only one in Southwark – will have its hours reduced.

“This wasn’t inevitable” says Lib Dem MP and London spokesperson as tube fare rises take effect

Luke Taylor MP has hit out at London Mayor Sadiq Khan as the fare hike takes effect.

Luke Taylor MP: The Chinese Embassy decision is shameful

I have hit out at the decision to go ahead with a new Chinese superembassy

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. 

Almost five thousand patients in Barts Health NHS Trust waited over 24 hours to be admitted to hospital at A&E last year

4,926 patients waited over 24 hours at A&E before being admitted to hospital at Barts Health NHS Trust last year, Liberal Democrat Freedom of Information (FOI) requests have revealed.

Budget a “desperate deception” as families in Waltham Forest face soaring bills

Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats have labelled the Chancellor’s budget announcement today a “desperate deception”, with income tax bills still set to rise for local people.