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
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
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
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
Labour’s Budget – “A Missed opportunity”
Local Lib Dem leader Oliver Brooks says "Rachel Reeves’ budget will produce dismal growth over the next five years*
27 Nov 2025
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
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
Bromley Council Budget: Conservatives Wasting Taxpayers' money on ULEZ legal fees to make a political point
At the meeting of Bromley Council on 27th February, the Council voted in favour of a 4.99% increase in Council Tax for 2023-2024. During the meeting Bromley Liberal Democrats proposed amendments to the Budget to make it fairer, greener and less wasteful of taxpayer money. The Lib Dems opposed the Conservatives' proposal to spend £140,000 on legal fees to fight the ULEZ Expansion - Lib Dem Sutton are opposing the scheme too but they aren't throwing taxpayers' money away to make a political point.
27 Feb 2023
Bromley Conservatives punish Liberal Democrats by removing leader’s allowance
The Conservative-run Bromley Council want to remove the allowance paid to the Liberal Democrat group leader, while increasing allowances paid to others, including the Conservative Council leader, Conservative Deputy Leader and Labour leader. The local Lib Dem team say the Conservatives are taking this extraordinary step - removing an allowance that has been paid for at least the last 20 years - to punish the group for being vocal in their opposition to several key decisions taken by the Conservatives recently.
10 Feb 2023
Beckenham School Street Closes
The School Street at St Mary’s RC Primary School Beckenham will not be reopening due to the lack of volunteers to man the barriers. This leaves just one School Street in operation in Bromley, a direct result of Bromley Council's decision to withdraw support for the schemes.
9 Feb 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
Richard Howard
A message from Richard Howard - our candidate to be Croydon's first mayor
A video message from Richard Howard, Liberal Democrat candidate for Croydon's first mayor.
1 May 2022
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
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
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
Local Labour MP fails to vote against welfare cuts which will hit thousands of local residents
Local Labour MP Catherine West failed to vote against controversial welfare cuts which are estimated to affect 16,500 residents...
HLD
27 Jul 2015
Labour are not doing enough to support community centres
Haringey Liberal Democrats have criticised the Labour-run for not providing enough support for local community centres. Some...
HLD
28 Jul 2015
Labour council spends £56m on consultants, interims and agency staff in just 2 years
Labour-run Haringey Council’s massive £56m bill for consultants, interims and agency staff has been uncovered by Haringey Liberal...
HLD
29 Jul 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
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
Success on EU Settled Status Council Help
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
15 Jan 2021
Daphne Marchant, former Mayor of Lambeth and Lib Dem councillor in Streatham, has died
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
7 Feb 2021
GLA2021 Elections Confirmed
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
14 Feb 2021
Lewisham
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
The Lib Dem plan for a fresh start for Merton
What is Merton Council for? Neither the Labour administration nor the Conservative opposition seem to have an answer to this...
4 Mar 2020
Restore free travel for under 18s
Restore Free Travel for Under 18s in London Siobhan Benita, Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of London, has called on the...
26 Jun 2020
Call for Name-Blind Recruitment to Improve Council Diversity
Liberal Democrat councillors have demanded Merton Council implements a name-blind recruitment process after it was revealed that...
12 Aug 2020
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 Fight to Save Canada Water Police Hub
Canada Water, Rotherhithe and Surrey Quays could lose their dedicated police base, after Labour have failed at every level of government to secure a new location for neighbourhood officers.
17 Apr 2025
New Housing Allocations Policy is “Rearranging Deckchairs on the Titanic”
Southwark Liberal Democrats have responded to the new allocations scheme for social housing, bringing constructive proposals to ensure that the process is fairer and more transparent, but branded the exercise as “rearranging deckchairs on the Titanic”
16 Apr 2025
Southwark Council to Spend up to £8 million on Fossil Fuel Cars as EV charging roll out stalls
Southwark Liberal Democrats have slammed Labour-run Southwark Council as a decision to procure up to £8 million worth of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars has come to light.
15 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
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
94 hospitality venues in Waltham Forest at risk of closing as Chancellor slashes business support in Budget
New analysis by the Liberal Democrats reveals that almost a hundred pubs, restaurants and cafes are at risk of closure in Waltham Forest following the Chancellor’s Budget last week.
20 Mar 2023
Waltham Forest Lib Dems slam "out of touch" plans to hike energy bills
Responding to the Spring Budget today, Waltham Forest Lib Dems have condemned the Government's plans to increase energy bills as “so out of touch they might as well be on a different planet.”
15 Mar 2023
Ramadan... not just about fasting
As we enter the last week of Ramadan, Lib Dem member Sadia Mirza explains why the holy month is not just about fasting, and what it means to her as a Muslim.
7 May 2021
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