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
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
Charlie Clinton wins Alperton By-Election
Charlie Clinton was elected as councillor for the Alperton ward in a by-election.
DR
21 Feb 2025
Borough Of Brent
Have your Say - fill in our new Alperton Residents Survey
Brent Lib Dems are running a new survey to understand priorities of the local residents - both new and existing.
COD
11 Oct 2024
New Tower Blocks in Alperton
Cllr Anton Georgiou, the leader of the Liberal Democrats group on Brent Council, made the following representation at a recent meeting of the planning committee to highlight the failures of Brent Council to listen to concerns by local residents.
DR
9 Aug 2024
Bromley
Fire at Tower Block at St Mark's Square Bromley
A fire broke out on the balcony of a flat on the 10th floor of Varney Court in St Mark's Square, Bromley in the morning of Thursday 15th August. All residents were safely evacuated and the emergency services extinguished the fire by midday.
16 Aug 2024
Construction work to restart on halted housing project at York Rise, Orpington
Bromley Council have agreed to spend an additional £4.8 million to finish construction at the York Rise development near Orpington Station after the contractors originally appointed have gone into administration.
16 Aug 2024
Bromley Council Sells Civic Centre Site
The regeneration of the old Civic Centre provided a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform this site to deliver housing, public services and recreational amenities local people need.
25 Jul 2024
Camden
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
Camden
Katie Mansfield Challenges City of London Over Hampstead Heath Café Decision
Parliamentary Spokesperson Katie Mansfield is demanding answers as to why the independent cafés at Hampstead Heath are set to be replaced.
CLD
28 Jan 2026
Croydon
Crime & Policing
Lib Dems call for police response guarantee
Croydon’s Liberal Democrats announce their plans for a Burglary Response Guarantee as new data reveals 78% of burglary cases go unsolved in Croydon.
RH
30 May 2024
Croydon Borough
Croydon Liberal Democrats Announce their Parliamentary Candidates for the 4 Croydon Constituencies
The Liberal Democrats have selected their four candidates for the forthcoming General Election.
22 May 2024
Croydon Borough
Council tax bombshell
Croydon's Conservative Mayor and 33 councillors have voted for the biggest Council Tax rise in Britain - a massive 15% increase.
10 Apr 2023
Ealing
Ealing
Ealing Liberal Democrats focus on Temporary Accommodation, housing and local jobs.
Ealing Lib Dems have responded to the Ealing Citizens Open Letter with three pledges on temporary accommodation, housing and local jobs.
6 May 2026
Ealing
Ealing Labour to ban local resident engagement on Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
Ealing Lib Dems are very disappointed that Ealing Labour will ban any local determination of HMOs in local communities.
6 May 2026
Ealing
Ealing Liberal Democrats encourage residents to vote in the 7th May 2026 elections
A vote in this local election to make a difference, despite many residents feeling gloomy about politics.
6 May 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
Steve Day selected as West Thamesmead by-election candidate
Steve Day was selected as Lib Dem candidate for the West Thamesmead by-election on 19 Dec 2024
24 Nov 2024
Kirstie Shedden selected as Shooters Hill by-election candidate
Our local party chair, Kirstie, has been selected as the Lib Dem candidate for the election on 26 June.
31 May 2025
Kieran Edwards selected as Eltham Town & Avery Hill by-election candidate
Local campaigner Kieran Edwards has been selected as the Lib Dem candidate for Eltham Town & Avery Hill by-election
29 Sep 2024
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
Lib Dems oppose police counter closure
Haringey Liberal Democrats have written to the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime to oppose Sadiq Khan’s move to close Haringey’s last public facing police counter.
HLD
1 Aug 2025
Haringey is England’s ‘most rotten’ borough
New data from the Local Government Ombudsman has shown Haringey Council topping the charts for most complaints upheld per head of population: leading to the council being dubbed England’s ‘most rotten’ borough.
HLD
23 Jul 2025
Haringey declares No Confidence in Thames Water
Following a Liberal Democrat motion, Haringey Council has unanimously declared no confidence in Thames Water. It also committed the council to requesting that the government place Thames Water into special administration.
HLD
22 Jul 2025
Harrow
Harrow
Parking misery around former Kodak factory
Developments in Eastman Village, the former site of the Kodak factory, have not had appropriate vehicle parking plan which means that local residents see increased parking pressure in nearby streets. Now Harrow Council is consulting on charging residents.
HLD
20 Nov 2024
Harrow
Lest we forget
On this Remembrance Sunday we remember the brave men and women of this nation who gave everything to defend us and our way of...
HLD
10 Nov 2024
Harrow
Budget does not go far enough on social care in Harrow
In response to the autumn budget the Harrow LibDems say that local social care is being left behind.
HLD
1 Nov 2024
Havering
Hillingdon
Local party
David Simmonds Doesn't Care
Ruislip, Northwood & Pinner MP David Simmonds didn't even bother turning up to either the debate or the vote yesterday on partygate and parliamentary integrity. In my view, he doesn't care.
20 Jun 2023
Latest UK News
Boris Johnson Resigns
Boris Johnson finally resigns as MP for Uxbridge & South Ruislip. Blaise Baquiche is now fighting for election.
9 Jun 2023
Latest UK News
School Safety Suppressed
David Simmonds votes along with 295 of his Conservative colleagues to block the release of a report into the condition of the country's schools.
26 May 2023
Hounslow
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
Party Members: Join us at our Annual General Meeting on 13 November 2024 from 7.00 to 9.30pm
Islington Liberal Democrats are delighted to announce that the guest speaker at our Annual General Meeting will be Roz Savage, MP, MBE.
8 Oct 2024
Imogen Wall stands for the Liberal Democrats in the Hillrise ward by-election on 15th August
Meet Imogen Wall, the best choice for your new local councillor.
20 Jul 2024
Liberal Democrats set out challenge to Labour in Islington
Islington's Liberal Democrats have launched their General Election campaign with a call to back the party's plans for a fairer deal for Islington.
27 May 2024
Kensington and Chelsea
Policing
Police: Come back to our communities
No fully functional police stations, rising anti-social behaviour, residents hiring private security. Something has to change!!!
26 Apr 2022
Crime
Reopen our Police Station
Twenty years ago there were four police stations serving our borough. Now, three have closed their doors for good and RBKC Met Police are now based at Hammersmith Police station.
10 Apr 2022
Education
Holland Park School
In light of the concerning allegations in the notice to improve issued by the Education and Skills Funding Agency last November, it is absolutely clear that urgent change is needed to rectify these issues and ensure Holland Park remains a school which serves the community in Kensington.
TG
11 Apr 2022
Kingston
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.
KLD
6 May 2022
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 LIBERAL DEMOCRATS CALL ON COUNCIL LEADER TO OPPOSE CHANGES TO INDEFINITE LEAVE TO REMAIN
Lambeth Lib Dems have called on Claire Holland, Council Leader, to write to the Home Secretary urging her to abandon proposed changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), warning that the plans would cause serious harm to residents & families in Lambeth.
3 Feb 2026
LIB DEMS DEMAND URGENT ACTION TO PROTECT CAR CLUBS IN LAMBETH
Lambeth Liberal Democrats have called on the Leader of Lambeth Council, Cllr Claire Holland, to take urgent action to protect car club provision in the borough following Zipcar’s announcement that it is ceasing operations in the UK.
8 Jan 2026
LAMBETH REALLY DOES CANCEL CHRISTMAS FOR SICK ELDERLY WOMAN
Labour-run Lambeth Council ranks 349 / 353 social housing providers, according to statistics from the Regulator of Social Housing. We are aware of a sick, elderly tenant who has been left without a kitchen and has had to cancel Christmas
23 Dec 2025
Lewisham
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
Borough
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
Labour panicked into move to address poor rental housing in Merton
With the local election coming into view, Labour-run Merton Council has performed a u-turn on enforcement of standards in rental properties after concerted pressure over many years from local Liberal Democrats.
16 Feb 2026
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
Newham, Barking and Dagenham
Redbridge
Levelling Up Funding Snub for Redbridge
“Disgraceful” Levelling Up snub ignores community in the London Borough of Redbridge
23 Jan 2023
Election results 2022: Lib Dem gains mark turning point, says Davey
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has hailed the local election results as a "turning point" for his party's prospects.
10 May 2022
Southwark
Canada Water approved with just 9% affordable homes as Labour “waves through” scheme
The Canada Water Masterplan has been approved – delivering just 9% affordable housing across the scheme, a dramatic drop from the 35% originally promised to residents.
27 Mar 2026
Revealed: the areas in Southwark where Labour have built zero council homes
Southwark Liberal Democrats have exclusively revealed that in two thirds of wards, Southwark Labour have started zero council homes.
26 Mar 2026
Cllr Victor Chamberlain's Southwark News Column: Let’s fix Southwark
After sixteen years, it is time for a fresh start. Southwark doesn’t have to be like this. We have a real chance to fix it and build a borough that works for everyone.
26 Mar 2026
Sutton
Remembering Marian James
The former Wallington North Councillor and long-standing champion of families in the borough has passed away.
17 Jul 2026
Sutton
Delivered: 92 new Council Homes for local people
Beech Tree Place now open
CBL
15 Jul 2026
Local News
Liberal Democrats in Sutton back greater democracy in first major council meeting since 2026 election
Sutton’s Liberal Democrat councillors used the first major Full Council meeting since May’s local elections to back two motions aimed at giving residents a stronger voice, both in their neighbourhoods and at the ballot box.
13 Jul 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
Richmond Council Tackles Conservative Homelessness Crisis.
Cllr Jim Millard, Deputy Leader and Housing Lead, announced that Richmond Council would formally be applying to become a Registered Provider of Social Housing.
15 Feb 2024
Conservatives Ousted from Richmond Borough Council
The Liberal Democrats firmly established their political dominance in Richmond Borough, with two landslide victories in the Hampton North and Teddington by-elections.
22 Jan 2024
Richmond Council: One of First Boroughs to Sign London Charter to End Rough Sleeping
Richmond’s Liberal Democrat Council has been one of the first councils in London to sign the London Charter to End Rough Sleeping. It is leading the call for all other London Boroughs to follow suit and sign up.
22 Dec 2023
Waltham Forest
Grove Green
Lib Dem Plan to Cut the Cost of living
The Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency cut to VAT for local pubs, restaurants, cafés, hotels and local attractions.
21 Jan 2026
Labour Budget Fails to Fill Brexit Black Hole
For the second Budget in a row, the Government has failed to take the bold action needed to grow the economy and tackle the cost of living crisis.
12 Jan 2026
Grove Green
Our Plan to Halve Your Energy Bills
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has set out bold plans to tackle soaring energy bills and end fuel poverty.
17 Dec 2025
Wandsworth
Crime
Met promises more bobbies on the beat
We spoke to senior police officers about residents' number one concern
21 Jul 2023
Elections
What's at the end of the A3 corridor of LibDem wins? Wandsworth
A thread of recent success in the local elections follows a familiar line: the A3 road
16 May 2023
Crime
Londoners waiting 3 hours for police to respond to emergencies
Appalling delays revealed by LibDem Assembly member
9 Apr 2023
Westminster
63,881 people wait more than two months before treatment at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
in 2022, at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital Trust, 27% had to wait more than two months for treatment to start.
3 Apr 2023
Ban the Blocklists
Edward Lucas stands up to a sinister government ban on outside experts with critical views.
1 May 2023
1,238,858 anti-social behaviour incidents go unattended in London in just four years
In 2022 alone, 163,226 incidents of anti-social behaviour in London went unattended by a police officer.
1 Jun 2023