Tube fare rises hitting Londoners hard
Tube fares in London will rise by 5.8% - more than inflation and despite a national fare freeze – Labour’s London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has confirmed.
10 Dec 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
Trump-proof the BBC Petition
The BBC is under attack from Trump and his cronies like Farage. We must defend our national broadcaster against those who want to destroy it.
13 Nov 2025
Barnet
Lib Dems across London call for better policing.
Government refuses to acknowledge "outrageous" Met Police cuts in London.
8 Nov 2025
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
More Trains on the Piccadilly Line
A Liberal Democrat amendment calling for more frequent Tube services on the Uxbridge branch of the Piccadilly line was passed at Brent Council’s Full Council meeting on 15 September 2025.
CC
24 Oct 2025
Celebrating Brent's Diversity
Lib Dems Join the Community for Navratri, Diwali and Hindu New Year
AG
23 Oct 2025
Ending the Great Property Rip Off
At our autumn conference, the Liberal Democrats adopted a new motion to reform leasehold. Read about it here.
CC
30 Sep 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
Camden
The O2 Centre development latest
Camden Lib Dems response to the latest proposals to further reduce affordable housing targets and what you can do
CLD
5 Feb 2026
Camden
Aarti Wadhwani discusses her recent visit to Streets Kitchen
Aarti Wadhwani reflects on her and Councillor Janet Grauberg's visit to Streets Kitchen in January, and what they both learned from the experience.
AW
2 Feb 2026
Camden
What a load of rubbish! Reflections on rubbish & recycling in West Hampstead
Councillor Janet Grauberg has outlined her thoughts on the current state of the rubbish and recycling services in West Hampstead, and what she and the Camden Liberal Democrats are doing to fix it.
JG
2 Feb 2026
Croydon
Croydon
Croydon Lib Dems launch petition to save local lollipop man
Cllr Claire Bonham has launched a petition calling for Croydon Council to continue to fund a local lollipop man in Upper Norwood.
CLD
20 May 2025
Croydon
Upper Norwood resident recognised by Croydon Council with a prestigious community award.
Veryan Wilkie-Jones is a volunteer with the Friends of Upper Norwood Rec community group which hosts activities and volunteer days to maintain the well-loved green space. The Rec will celebrate its 135th anniversary in June this year.
CLD
12 May 2025
Croydon
Councillor calls for action on empty flats in Upper Norwood
A local councillor is calling for action from Croydon Council after a block of flats in Upper Norwood was left empty following a fire last summer.
CLD
27 Jan 2025
Ealing
Ealing
Lib Dem campaign to get a full-sized Warren Farm Nature Reserve is now successful
Following much Lib Dem activity over the last four years we can all celebrate as Ealing Council confirms at last that the Warren Farm Nature Reserve will be 24.8 hectares in size.
11 Mar 2026
Ealing
Lib Dem Leader Sir Ed Davey MP Visits Ealing
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey MP visited Ealing recently (Saturday, 28 February) to campaign alongside Walpole candidates William Francis, Matt Mellor, and Ksenia Maximova ahead of May's local elections.
11 Mar 2026
Ealing
Ealing Labour Vote Down The Lib Dem Budget Amendment Which Would Have Saved 10 Children's Centres
Ealing Liberal Democrats focus on supporting front line services to make our area cleaner and safer, save 10 Children's Centres and would cancel Stop and Shop Plus.
4 Mar 2026
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
Pizza & Politics with Mike Brewer
What happens when you combine pizza with thought-provoking economics?
3 Sep 2025
Greenwich Lib Dems Join Bluesky
Our new handle is @greenwichld.bsky.social
13 Jul 2025
One Year On from the 2024 General Election
Liberal Democrats make a difference in Parliament and Greenwich Borough
5 Jul 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
Council “on brink of bankruptcy”
Haringey to receive 4th biggest government bailout in England, and is set to overtake the top 3 within three years.
24 Feb 2026
Labour "betrays" thousands waiting for affordable housing
Developers laughing all the way to the bank as Labour reduce affordable housing requirements and contributions to local infrastructure
24 Oct 2025
Thames Water announces two-year works across Crouch End
Major upgrade follows Lib Dem campaign
1 Feb 2026
Harrow
Harrow
Summer BBQ
Celebrating success at our Summer BBQ with Olly Glover MP
26 Jul 2025
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
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
Hounslow
Hounslow South / Liberal Democrat Campaign for Racial Equality Action Day
The Hounslow Liberal Democrats will be joining forces with the Liberal Democrat Campaign for Racial Equality (LDCRE) for a special Action Day in the key target ward of Hounslow South.
9 Mar 2026
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
Sadiq Khan and the Met Police break pledge - Islington to lose out again
The Metropolitan Police plans to close half the front desks at its stations to save money, the Liberal Democrats have learnt.
18 Jul 2025
Operator found for Mount Pleasant Post Office
The Clerkenwell Liberal Democrats have welcomed the announcement that the Mount Pleasant Post Office has been saved, with a new operator secured to take over the vital community service.
28 May 2025
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
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
LAMBETH COUNTRY SHOW: LABOUR'S SUMS DON'T ADD UP
The Lib Dems have called it “shocking” that Labour has cancelled next year’s Lambeth Country Show, claiming it would now cost the Council over £1 million, despite Council papers stating just six months ago that the 2025 event would cost £400,000.
14 Dec 2025
Lib Dems Reject Labour's Sham Budget Consultation
The Liberal Democrats have criticised Labour Lambeth's consultation on the budget for 2026/27 as a way to gain apparent consent for cuts without giving the public the information it needs to make an informed choice.
18 Nov 2025
ED DAVEY WELCOMES FORMER LABOUR MAYOR AS LIB DEMS TURN THEIR SIGHTS ON THE RED WALL
On Saturday the Liberal Democrats welcomed Councillor Tina Valcarcel, former Labour Mayor of Lambeth, as she was officially announced as the party’s candidate in Vauxhall ward. Party Leader Sir Ed Davey was joined by Lib Dems from Lambeth & across London.
17 Nov 2025
Lewisham
World
Mike Martin MP speaks to Lewisham Lib Dems about international affairs
Mike Martin, MP for Tunbridge Wells and member of the Defence Select Committee, gave a talk to Lewisham Liberal Democrats about defence and foreign policy.
16 Jun 2025
Economy
The continuing saga of Lewisham Council’s neglect of Catford
It is hard not to notice the high number of empty shops now in Catford. And sadly back in October the much-valued Catford Mews closed, after being repossessed by its landlord.
7 Mar 2025
Catford South
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
Merton
Labour Council's budget in chaos, as election panic sets in
Local Liberal Democrats have raised serious concerns over Labour Council bosses' attempts to sneak through last minute and risky cuts to services for the most medically vulnerable children in the borough.
10 Feb 2026
Labour blocks cost-of-living help while hiking bills in Merton
Last night, Labour councillors voted down plans to help over 20,000 Merton households claim £71 million in unclaimed benefits and support. At the same meeting, Labour pushed through hundreds of above-inflation fee rises.
5 Feb 2026
Met confirm both Merton’s police stations closing to public in February
Residents across Merton are set to lose public access to both of their police stations at the end of the month, under plans signed off by Sadiq Khan.
3 Feb 2026
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 Liberal Democrats bring “six to fix” manifesto to final council meeting
Southwark Liberal Democrats will tonight bring a motion to Council Assembly setting out their plan to “Fix Southwark”, endorsing the priorities in the party’s recently launched local election manifesto.
18 Mar 2026
First step towards making North Dulwich station accessible to all in win for Lib Dem campaign
Last night at a public meeting in Dulwich, it was announced that £70,000 had been secured to carry out a feasibility study to make North Dulwich station step-free.
18 Mar 2026
Labour’s broken promises revealed in audit of manifesto
Southwark Liberal Democrats have audited key pledges from Southwark Labour’s manifesto from 2022 – and found that the majority have not been kept.
17 Mar 2026
Sutton
A budget that delivers Sutton's future
Our pragmatic and ambitious plan for Sutton
2 Mar 2026
Local News
MPs demand emergency A&E expansion as 18,000 patients wait over 12 Hours at Epsom and St Helier
Liberal Democrat MPs are calling for an urgent expansion of St Helier Hospital’s Emergency Department after new NHS data revealed that 18,600 patients waited over 12 hours for treatment at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals in 2025.
11 Feb 2026
Local News
CONFIRMED: London Cancer Hub to be built in Sutton
The project will create thousands of local jobs and make Sutton a hub for world leading cancer research.
5 Feb 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
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
The Two-Party System is Over!
Across the country, Labour’s vote is collapsing. Since the 2025 local elections, Liberal Democrats have won 56 by-election seats, far more than Labour’s 14 and the Greens’ 14.
3 Jan 2026
Defending Civil Liberties
Labour’s vote to proscribe Palestine Action is a serious misuse of power, threatening our freedom to protest.
30 Nov 2025
Labour: Soft on Crime, Soft on Prevention
Labour Mayor Sadiq Khan broke his pledge to keep a police front desk in every borough. Soon, Waltham Forest will lose its only one, in Chingford.
27 Oct 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 Liberal Democrats launch petition demanding action from Thames Water following recent flooding in the area
Marylebone homes flooded by a burst water main. Thames Water must explain what went wrong, how it will prevent it happening again, and support affected residents.
29 Oct 2025
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