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
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 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
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
ULEZ Expansion - the Right Policy, Implemented Badly
The Liberal Democrats are committed to fighting to improve air quality for Bromley residents - where thousands of lives are prematurely cut short due to pollution each year and many more suffer from asthma.
28 Nov 2022
Bromley is up for sale!
Bromley Council have announced plans to sell off significant buildings across Bromley including the Civic Centre, Community House in Bromley, Beckenham Public Halls, the cottage and depot at Church House Gardens and the Council’s remaining interest in The Glades.
JI
2 Dec 2022
Camden
Camden
Press Coverage: CNJ Intro Interview with Charlie Clinton, Holborn & St Pancras Parliamentary Candidate
Following our PPC selection announcement for Holborn & St Pancras the Camden New Journal did a deep dive interview to introduce our candidate, Charlie Clinton, to their readers.
11 Jan 2024
Camden
Candidate launches campaign for Holborn & St Pancras by blowing his own trumpet
Our Parliamentary Candidate for Holborn & St Pancras, Charlie Clinton, has launched his campaign to take on Keir Starmer by literally blowing his own trumpet at his launch event in March.
17 Mar 2024
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
Ealing's Local Planning Review
Ealing Liberal Democrats have been galvanising community support to raise concerns about the new proposed Local Plan, which will shape development in the borough for the next decade
6 Feb 2023
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
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
Ally Pally Crossrail 2 route backed by local Lib Dems
Haringey Lib Dems have backed the Alexandra Palace and Turnpike Lane route for Crossrail 2 over the Wood Green Station route....
HLD
12 Jan 2016
Cautious welcome as Haringey considers council tax precept for vital adult care services
Lib Dem opposition councillors have cautiously welcomed the news that Haringey will seriously consider a small, council tax...
HLD
13 Jan 2016
Post Offices in Muswell Hill & Crouch End could close if a private franchisee is not found
Post Offices in Crouch End and Muswell Hill are now being put forward for private franchises and if no franchisee is found to...
HLD
20 Jan 2016
Harrow
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
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
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
Lambeth Conservative Councillor declines to join residents in calling for Johnson's resignation
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
17 Jan 2022
You said, we did: Streatham Hill progress
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
31 Jan 2022
Development watch in Waterloo & Southbank
Lambeth Liberal Democrats
31 Jan 2022
Lewisham
Britain
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
"Cost of living rebate” rejected
Labour Council bosses blocked small rebate on Council Tax bills amid rising fuel bills
10 Mar 2022
Clash over Wimbledon tennis show court plans
Lib Dems fight to save Wimbledon Park from AELTC development.
10 Mar 2022
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 Council Failing to Crack Down on Idling Vehicles
Research by the Southwark Liberal Democrats has found that in 2024, Southwark Council issued just 8 fines for vehicle idling, and raising just £1000 in fines across 5 years.
6 May 2025
Liberal Democrats Surge Past Conservatives – Labour Rejected Across the Country
The Liberal Democrats have made history in the local elections – overtaking the Conservatives for the first time ever in local...
3 May 2025
Liberal Democrats Demand Action as Southwark Phone Theft Reaches Record High
Southwark Liberal Democrats have written to Sir Sadiq Khan demanding action, as new data shows that in March 2025, 502 phone...
30 Apr 2025
Sutton
Bobby Dean
Bobby fights for justice for Tamils at the United Nations
Lib Dem Carshalton and Wallington MP, Bobby Dean, recently visited the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, where he met with international representatives and human rights organisations to discuss the ongoing search for justice for the Tamils.
14 Oct 2024
Sutton
Sutton MPs vote to protect over 25,000 pensioners in the borough from Winter Fuel Allowance cut
Liberal Democrat MPs Bobby Dean (Carshalton and Wallington) and Luke Taylor (Sutton and Cheam) have announced they will be voting against the Government’s planned cut to the Winter Fuel Allowance.
10 Sep 2024
Sutton
81% of burglary cases go unsolved in Sutton as Lib Dems call for police response guarantee
Today Sutton Liberal Democrats announced their plans for a Burglary Response Guarantee as new data uncovered by the party reveals the shocking scale of unsolved burglaries in local areas across England and Wales.
28 May 2024
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
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