Barnet
Jeremy Walsh has been selected as the Lib Dem candidate in the Hendon by-election.
Jeremy has lived in Hendon for over 30 years. He is married with two grown up sons.
13 Oct 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
Deep shock and sadness at the attack on a synagogue in Manchester
These murders are shocking and senseless, and this incident will create fear for Jewish people across London and the UK as they mark Yom Kippur.
13 Oct 2025
Barnet
Whetstone By-Election
Luigi Bille will be the Liberal Democrat candidate for the by-election in Whetstone ward that will be held on 15th May.
2 May 2025
Bexley
Rubbish, antisocial behaviour and lack of care from Tory Bexley Council
Residents complained about the lack of response from the Conservative led Council in keeping the area clean and tidy
26 Mar 2024
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
Lib Dems tell Labour to Stop Messing Up Brent
A Lib Dem Motion at the Council Meeting in July 2025 challenges Brent Council to start tackling the public concern about the dirty state of Brent streets and public spaces.
CC
29 Jun 2025
A letter to Brent Council CEO
After a recent experience in One Tree Hill Open space, Cllr Hannah Matin has written to the CEO of the council to demand action to make our green spaces clean, safe and accessible again.
HM
24 May 2025
A win for Alperton! Tube station to be upgraded
After years of campaigning by Lib Dem Councillors Anton Georgiou, Hannah Matin, Paul Lorber & Charlie Clinton, as well as London Assembly Member Hina Bokhari, Brent Council has finally approved funding for Alperton Station to be upgraded.
BLD
19 May 2025
Bromley
Bromley Conservatives vote against making Borough more Age-Friendly
Conservative councillors have voted against a Liberal Democrat proposal to work towards making Bromley an Age Friendly Community – a move slammed by the Lib Dems as showing a lack of care and concern for the borough’s older population.
9 Apr 2025
Lib Dems ask for residents' views on new plans for Walnuts in Orpington
Redcliff have released details of their planned redevelopment for the Walnuts Centre and surrounding area. The plans are for 450 new homes alongside a new market hall and shops. The new homes are to be in 7 blocks of flats, with the tallest at 19 storey
16 Mar 2025
Tories use Council meeting to play politics with Bromley’s schoolchildren
Conservatives on Bromley Council have refused to back a LibDem proposal to bring an extra £750,000 into schools across the Borough via pupil premium auto-enrolment, with their only justification that they claimed to have “thought of the idea first"
14 Mar 2025
Camden
London Lib Dems brand Labour Government's housing plans "a developer's charter"
London Lib Dems have responded angrily to the Labour Government's plans to slash the requirement for affordable housing in future developments in London.
3 Nov 2025
Camden
Cllr Tom Simon’s Open Letter on Immigration featured in Camden New Journal
Camden Liberal Democrat Group Leader Cllr Tom Simon has written to the Prime Minister calling for humanity to be at the heart of the debate on immigration.
CLD
1 Nov 2025
Camden
Alderman Flick Rea MBE recognised in Camden New Journal’s “Camden List”
Alderman Flick Rea MBE has been recognised by the Camden New Journal as one of the most influential and inspiring figures in Camden’s 60-year history.
30 Oct 2025
Croydon
Croydon
Nando's submit planning application for the Crystal Palace Triangle
A planning application for a Nando's restaurant in the Crystal Palace Triangle has been submitted to Croydon Council.
CLD
7 Feb 2025
Croydon
Christmas Bookstall in Crystal Palace raises money for Crisis
Last Saturday saw the annual Christmas Fair take place at St John the Evangelist on Sylvan Road, with a big community turnout in spite of the blustery wind and rain.
CLD
29 Nov 2024
Croydon
Cllr Claire Bonham backs community campaign for safer crossing in Upper Norwood
A community campaign for a safer crossing in Upper Norwood was backed by Croydon Council last night, as a local councillor and residents put the case for action to be taken.
CLD
12 Dec 2024
Ealing
Ealing
Ealing Lib Dems ask the Met Police some difficult questions
Ealing Common Lib Dem Councillor Connie Hersch says there is more to do and lists three areas where the Met need to improve.
12 Nov 2025
Ealing
Lib Dems listen to locals and get offensive graffiti removed very quickly
Southfield Councillors had a very offensive incident of graffiti on a wall on Beaconsfield Gardens reported to them on Sunday 26th October. Councillor Gary Malcolm acted quickly to report the incident to help preserve our local green spaces.
29 Oct 2025
Ealing
Ealing Liberal Democrats support residents call to fix Lammas Park footpath
Ealing Liberal Democrats have always wanted Ealing Council to ensure they keep our streets and parks safe, clean and in a beautiful condition. At the weekend Councillor Gary Malcolm visited Lammas Park and has spoken to resident Matt Mellor about some...
29 Oct 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
One Year On from the 2024 General Election
Liberal Democrats make a difference in Parliament and Greenwich Borough
5 Jul 2025
Shooters Hill By-election Update
While we didn’t win this time, we are encouraged by the appetite for change on the doorstep.
29 Jun 2025
Lib Dem campaigners speaking to residents
It’s been a busy few months for Greenwich Borough Lib Dem campaigners.
21 Apr 2025
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
Environment
Thames Water board must RESIGN
The Liberal Democrats are calling on the board of Thames Water to resign and for the implementation of a new plan for the company.
25 Jan 2024
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
Haringey
Comment: Forest Bikes expansion
Lib Dems in Haringey have been calling for the introduction and expansion of these e-bike trials for many years, and it is good to see the council pushing ahead.
HLD
1 Jul 2025
CPZ Extension “A half-measure, years overdue” say Highgate councillors
Liberal Democrat councillors in Highgate have criticised Haringey Council’s decision to delay consultation on extending the Highgate Station Outer Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) until after May 2026, calling the move “A half-measure, years overdue”.
HLD
11 Jun 2025
Lib Dem councillors hail free school meals ‘victory’ as nearly 20,000 children in Haringey set to benefit
The Government has finally heeded Liberal Democrat calls to expand free school meals. Lib Dems previously introduced universal free school meals for infants whilst in government, and have long called for this expansion.
HLD
9 Jun 2025
Harrow
Harrow
Council Contact “not good enough”
Admission by the Conservatives that run the Council!
HLD
18 Jul 2025
Harrow
Chair of Harrow LibDems writes to Leader of Conservatives expressing concern over the actions of Susan Hall
The actions of Susan Hall, a Hatch End Councillor, on joining the advisory committee for Restore Britain raises significant concerns. The Chair of the Harrow LibDems has contacted the Leader of the Conservatives.
JG
4 Jul 2025
Harrow
Defacing graves is unacceptable
The Harrow LibDems are shocked by the news that Muslim graves were defaced in Carpenders Park Cemetery.
HLD
18 Apr 2025
Havering
Hillingdon
Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
Conservative MP voted against plan to keep abusers and murderers locked up
Last week, Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner MP David Simmonds voted against exempting 6 more offences from early prison release - including breaching stalking protection orders and sexual harm prevention orders, revenge porn, and even murder.
JG
by Joseph Gaunt
17 Dec 2024
Hillingdon
Many over 80s at risk of losing Winter Fuel Payments in Hillingdon as Lib Dems calls on govt to “change course”
9,802 pensioners aged over 80 in Hillingdon face uncertainty over Winter Fuel Payments due to the government’s cuts
25 Sep 2024
Hillingdon
Future of the Beck Theatre
The latest update on the future of the Beck Theatre was disclosed and debated at last Thursday’s meeting of Hillingdon Council.
TC
2 Dec 2024
Hounslow
Islington
Delight as Upper Street Post Office Saved From Closure
Islington Liberal Democrats have welcomed the announcement that the Upper Street Post Office has been saved, with a new operator secured to take over the vital community service.
28 May 2025
PRESS RELEASE: Islington Lib Dems demand Emily Thornberry votes against disability benefits cuts, as rebellion brews
Our recent press release demands that, as rebellion brews, Emily Thornberry must vote against cuts to disability benefits.
25 May 2025
Islington Liberal Democrats Launch Spring Survey
Since the general election, many people have been disappointed to see bills continuing to rise and the promises made by Labour before the election being quietly abandoned. This is not the change we were promised—and it’s not the change people need.
13 Mar 2025
Kensington and Chelsea
Transport
Lib Dems call for new Kensington & Chelsea Transport Strategy
Facing new housing developments, Kensington & Chelsea desperately needs a new comprehensive transport strategy for the future of our borough.
6 Sep 2024
Kensington and Chelsea
Best ever set of results for Liberal Democrats!
The Lib Dems won 72 seats at the General Election on July 4th.
12 Jul 2024
Transport
Holland Park Roundabout Consultation: Have Your Say
Assembly candidate Christophe Noblet comments on TfL's proposed changes for Holland Park Roundabout and Shepherd’s Bush Green.
20 Feb 2024
Kingston
Success as owners of Seething Wells Filter Beds are forced to repair the railings
St Marks and Seething Wells Liberal Democrat Councillors working with Kingston Council are forcing the owners of Seething Wells...
KLD
9 Nov 2022
Mahmood Rafiq selected as candidate in upcoming by-election
Local residents and community champion, Mahmood Rafiq, has been selected by Liberal Democrats in New Malden to be their candidate in the upcoming by-election
KLD
5 Oct 2022
Breaking: Cllr Cobbett resigns as ward councillor for Green Lane & St James
Lib Dem councillor, Tim Cobbett, has handed in his resignation to Kingston Council after working hard for local residents in New Malden since being first elected 2018.
KLD
30 Sep 2022
Lambeth
FURY AS LAMBETH LABOUR SEEKS TO APPOINT COUNCILLOR CHARGED WITH SERIOUS OFFENCES TO COMMITTEE – LIB DEMS DEMAND RESIGNATION
Cllr Donna Harris, Leader of the Lambeth Lib Dem Council Group and Chair of Lib Dem Women, has called for Cllr Irfan Mohammed — charged with sexual offences — to resign from Lambeth Council after he left the Labour Party to sit as an indpendent.
14 Oct 2025
CLLR DONNA HARRIS CONDEMNS “APPALLING” CONDITIONS FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES PLACED IN LAMBETH BY WESTMINSTER AND CAMDEN COUNCILS
Cllr Donna Harris, Leader of the Lib Dem Group has written to Council Leader Claire Holland, demanding urgent action following shocking reports of residents living in unacceptable conditions at the the Waterloo Hub Hotel.
10 Oct 2025
LAMBETH LIB DEMS CALL FOR “END TO FLEECEHOLD” AS NEW POLICIES ANNOUNCED
Liberal Democrat Councillors in Lambeth have called for “an end to fleecehold” as their party introduced new policies to reform the leasehold system and strengthen homebuyer rights at their party conference in Bournemouth.
LD
30 Sep 2025
Lewisham
Letting Catford down – the long record of Lewisham Labour
Catford has many things going for it, with two train stations, a vibrant community, an active voluntary sector and more. However, it is also a place that has been let down many times by Labour run Lewisham Council, which has been in power since 1971.
16 Aug 2024
Lib Dems to campaign for “positive politics” in new Lewisham West and East Dulwich constituency
Sustainability professional and former councillor Josh Matthews selected as the Liberal Democrat candidate for Lewisham West and East Dulwich.
2 Mar 2024
Labour's £635,000 bombshell for Lewisham
Lewisham residents are saddled with a huge £635,000 bill, so that Labour's Mayor can pursue his personal ambition in Bristol, according to Lib Dem campaigner Chris Maines.
12 Jan 2024
Merton
Merton Council pushed to take action over police station closure threats
At last night’s council meeting, Merton Lib Dems pushed for measures to defend local policing and hold Labour to account. Lib Dems slammed Labour councillors for trying to avoid blaming the Labour Mayor for policing cuts he initiated and kept quiet.
18 Sep 2025
Labour housing boss refuses to resign following housing failures
At last night's Council meeting, Merton Liberal Democrats slammed Labour’s Housing Cabinet Member for a ‘trilogy of failures’
18 Sep 2025
Council Push Morden Regeneration Back to 2041: Lib Dems Demand Change
Merton Lib Dems have slammed Merton’s Labour Council for extending the timetable for Morden Town Centre regeneration again, pushing back the project to the 2040s - doing so beneath the radar without any formal announcement.
17 Sep 2025
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
Liberal Democrats demand local communities see benefit of Tourist Tax
Southwark Liberal Democrats have formally responded to the Government’s consultation on the new “overnight visitor levy” - sometimes known as a tourist tax – to demand that at least two thirds of the funds raised are kept by the council.
8 Dec 2025
Canada Water Masterplan will now deliver just 3% affordable homes in “betrayal” of communities.
The Canada Water Masterplan – the outline planning agreement between Southwark Council and developers to create 3,000 homes and a new “town centre” in the Rotherhithe district - will now only deliver 3% affordable homes
3 Dec 2025
Social Housing Waiting List Hits Record 21,604 Households, as 2,447 Homes Stay Empty in Southwark
Southwark’s social housing waiting list has hit 21,604 households, the Liberal Democrats have confirmed. The figure represents 1 in 6 households in Southwark. Meanwhile, new Government statistics has shown that there are over 2,400 empty homes
1 Dec 2025
Sutton
Local News
Backing independent shops at The Circle
Local Lib Dem Councillors Paul Cole and Gemma Munday are backing independent businesses at The Circle and working to make the area safer and more attractive for shoppers.
18 Dec 2025
Local News
Stafford Road gets new yellow box junction
Your local Lib Dem team has worked with the council to install a new yellow box junction at the junction of Stafford Road, Plough Lane, and Mollison Drive.
18 Dec 2025
Local News
New gym equipment for Roundshaw Park
New outdoor gym equipment has been installed in Roundshaw Park, funded through the council’s Neighbourhood Fund.
18 Dec 2025
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
Sarah Olney and Munira Wilson launch their campaigns in Richmond Park and Twickenham
Twickenham & Richmond Liberal Democrats kick off their General Election Campaign.
31 May 2024
Richmond Lib Dems slam Government withdrawal of £1Million Air Quality grant
Liberal Democrat Councillors leading the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, have expressed grave concern that a crucial £1million grant awarded from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has been suddenly withdrawn.
15 May 2024
Lib Dem Council takes action on behalf of social housing tenants
Richmond’s Liberal Democrat administration is embarking on a campaign to drive improvements in standards of social housing for its residents.
9 May 2024
Waltham Forest
Opposition to Cuts in Home Care Support
We strongly oppose Waltham Forest Council’s plan to cut extra support for residents receiving home care.
30 Jun 2025
Fortnightly Bin Collections: Families Left Struggling
We’re also hearing of missed food waste collections and an increase in black bags dumped in estate recycling bins. We support the goal of more recycling, but Labour's approach is clearly backfiring.
23 Jun 2025
New Signs Target Fly-Tipping on Folly Lane Footpath
We are delighted to have worked with Friends of Cheney Row Park to install anti-fly tipping placards along the Folly Lane Footpath, where dumping has been a serious issue.
4 Jun 2025
Wandsworth
Tax
Our response to today's budget...
The Chancellor today outlined a £40bn increase in tax and £70bn increase in public spending. Here's where we stand...
30 Oct 2024
Roads
Putney High Street Hell
Wandsworth Council's decision to install a bike lane on Putney Bridge has turned an already heavily congested Putney into a traffic nightmare
25 Oct 2024
Wandsworth
Statement in response to Southport tragedy and subsequent rioting
Riots and disorder are never the answer
6 Aug 2024
Westminster
Marylebone needs change
In May 2026, residents in Marylebone will have the chance to elect three new ward Councillors.
29 Oct 2025
Marylebone - You Spoke, We are Taking Action
Marylebone residents spoke. Safer streets, tackling crime, cleaner pavements, and support for vulnerable people are top priorities. Your Lib Dem team is demanding action from Westminster Council.
29 Oct 2025
Marylebone Liberal Democrats: Listening to Local People on Oxford Street Plans
Martin Kersh and Helen Toeman have begun a consultation regarding the Labour Mayor of London’s plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street. Many local people do not feel that their views have been taken into account.
29 Oct 2025