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Lib Dems call for an end to our police station closures and for a return to community policing.

Lib Dems call for an end to our police station closures and for a return to community policing.

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.

Explainer: Controlled Parking Zones in Alperton

When we are out talking to residents or reading your emails — concerns around over-parking are one of the most common complaints.

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.

Foodbank Christmas Visit by Lib Dem Councillors

Councillors Sam Webber & Julie Ireland met with Bromley Foodbank at their final session before Christmas, at their hub in central Bromley.

Four-hour A&E waiting times at risk in Bromley

The government is dropping its pledge to meet the four-hour A&E waiting times target by the end of this Parliament.

Cllr Judy Dixey calls out Camden Council's Gritting Failures

Belsize Councillor Judy Dixey is calling out Camden Council for their failure to grit the dangerously icy pavements around the Royal Free Hospital during the cold snap in early January.

Back our petition calling on the Mayor of London to fix the ongoing issues on Finchley Road

Anti-social behaviour in Finchley Road Station underpass and pedestrian congestion at airport coach stops are among the issues we are petitioning the Mayor of London to fix.

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.

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.

Dangerous wall collapses in Hanger Hill after eighteen months of delay!

Ealing Liberal Democrats are appalled at danger to public safety.

More Police Station Closures Across London!

Ealing borough’s nearest 24hr police station is now 10 miles away in Charing Cross, central London!

Lib Dem campaigners speaking to residents

It’s been a busy few months for Greenwich Borough Lib Dem campaigners.

More broken promises from Greenwich Council

Green Garth put up for sale without the promised consultation

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.

‘Shocking’ safeguarding crisis in Haringey

Haringey Lib Dems have condemned “shocking” safeguarding failures at Haringey Council, as the Local Government Ombudsman revealed that the council had over 1100 emails left unread in its social work inbox, including over 500 police welfare reports.

WE DID IT! 🌳 30 New Trees coming to Crouch End Town Centre 🌳

Not only have we achieved our 25 tree target, but we have surpassed it, raising enough funds for 30 NEW Street Trees for Crouch End Town Centre!

The other side of Caregiving

A bright future for the LibDems pt. 2

We started 2024 with 15 LibDem MPs. We finished up with 72, the highest total for a 3rd party for 100 years.

NHS Falling Apart Under the Tories

40,594 people in Hillingdon waited more than four hours in A&E last year

Government letting Hillingdon "grind to a halt" as 306,758 on NHS waiting lists

There are 306,758 incomplete patient pathways on a waiting list in North West London - the equivalent of 108 per 1,000 patients Local Lib Dems accuse the government of letting NHS North West London “grind to a halt”

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.

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.

Mourning Ed Cooke

We are sad to report on the death of longstanding Liberal Democrat member Ed Cooke.

Blaise Baquiche for Chelsea & Fulham

Blaise Baquiche has been selected by members to stand for Chelsea & Fulham at the next General Election

RBKC Lib Dems urge air action

Our Borough has some of the most polluted air in London. Lib Dems challenge the Conservative-run Council and Labour Mayor to act.

Lib Dems Win in Delayed New Malden Village Election

Liberal Democrats in New Malden Village have thanked local residents after they backed the team of Mark Durrant, Lesley Heap and Robert Kim in the delayed election.

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.

AWAAB'S LAW: LIB DEMS QUESTION LAMBETH'S READINESS

DAMP AND MOULD: LIB DEMS ALARMED AT LAMBETH’S LACK OF CLARITY ON AWAAB’S LAW

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.

Lewisham Member elected London Young Liberals' Chair

New Chair of London Young Liberals, Lewisham’s Data Officer Josh Mitte, interviewed by Maggie Clarke, Lewisham Events Officer.

Lewisham's inexplicable continued twinning with the city of Managua (Nicaragua)

The twinning dates back to the idealistic time of the Sandinista revolution and Labour’s lurch to the far left across Britain and Lewisham. It ignores that Nicaragua is now a dictatorship under Daniel Ortega, strongly criticised by Amnesty International.

Secrecy Surrounds £15m Merton Council Fund

Decisions on how Merton Council’s new Legacy Fund Advisory Board will allocate £15 million of public money will be made behind closed doors, after Labour councillors blocked plans for transparency.

Wimbledon MP: “Labour has given up on Merton”

Labour repeatedly failed to defend Wimbledon police station during key consultations. Merton is about to be left with no police front counters after the local Labour leadership took no action until closures were already decided.

14,000+ mobile phone thefts since 2023 in Southwark – Lib Dem FOI reveals

A freedom of information request from the Liberal Democrats has revealed that over 14,000 thefts from the person have involved a mobile phone since 2023. 

Southwark Liberal Democrats Launch Local Election Manifesto: How to Fix Southwark

Southwark Liberal Democrats have today launched their manifesto, titled “How to Fix Southwark”.

Our bold, positive and ambitious vision for Sutton’s future

We are delivering an even brighter future for Sutton

Local Bus Routes at risk!

MPs Luke Taylor and Bobby Dean and London Assembly Member Hina Bokhari have hit out at Labour following news that several bus routes in South London are now at risk of cuts.

Lib Dem Council supports new “Library of Things” at Patch Twickenham

Richmond’s Lib Dem Council has joined forces with Library of Things and Twickenham co-working space Patch (42 York Street) to open the borough’s first branch of the “Library of Things” social enterprise.

Richmond Lib Dem Council Gets Tough on Fly Tipping With Increased Fines of up to £1,000

Richmond’s Liberal Democrat Council is introducing heavier penalties for anyone caught fly-tipping in the borough.

Illegally Parked Car and Caravan on Norlington Road

Several residents have contacted us to see if anything can be done about the car and caravan that have been illegally parked without license plates on the corner of Norlington Road and Richmond Road for weeks.

Waltham Forest Rated Red for Potholes

Waltham Forest is one of only 13 local authorities to receive a RED rating, the lowest rating possible, for the condition of the roads.

General Election Launch with special guest Nick Clegg

You are invited to the launch of the Putney general election campaign - this Friday 14 June

Mark Lejman chosen to stand in West Putney by-election

Local resident and Wandsworth Lib Dems chair to stand for his home council seat.

Lib Dems call for two month cancer treatment guarantee to support patients in London

The Liberal Democrats have called for a new legal right for cancer patients to start treatment within 62 days of an urgent referral, as part of a plan to boost survival rates and improve treatment for those affected by the disease.

Cities of London and Westminster Conservative MP votes to cover up school concrete crisis

Cities of London and Westminster Conservative MP, Nickie Aiken, has today voted against a parliamentary motion which would have forced the government to publish key information on the RAAC crisis.