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
A Liberal Foreign Policy by Jonny Singh
Our Brent East Parliamentary Candidate Jonny Singh sets out a Liberal vision for our foreign policy a the Spring Conference.
JS
by Jonny Singh
9 Apr 2024
North London council leader accused of 'stifling democracy' by making it harder to challenge decisions
The move was described as 'deeply disturbing’ by Anton Georgiou, our Liberal Democrats group leader, who claims the change would make it easier for the council to ‘silence residents that don’t agree’.
ML
7 Feb 2024
Scrutiny at Brent Council
Brent Council's Labour leader has proposed to increase the number of councillor's required to sign a call-in request. Cllr Anton Georgiou has sent the following message to Debra Norman, Corporate Director of Governance at Brent Council.
AG
5 Feb 2024
Bromley
Formal Response by Lib Dems to Waitrose Planning Application
The Bromley Town Lib Dems are opposed to this development on the grounds of height, overdevelopment and lack of affordable housing (only 8%). There is an urgent need for more housing, but housing that genuinely meets the needs of local people.
11 Jul 2024
Lib Dems celebrate a victorious night!
The Liberal Democrats have won the highest number of MPs we've ever achieved.
5 Jul 2024
It's Time to Fix the Potholes: Lib Dems Pledge £300m fund
It's clear for everyone to see that our roads are crumbling. It seems like there's a pothole on almost every street. The Conservatives have let our roads fall into disrepair - overseeing cuts, delays and decline.
27 Jun 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
Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood
Fix the fencing on Beulah Hill
We call upon Croydon Council to take necessary action to ensure the site is secure and well maintained, with the fence fixed, and graffiti and waste removed.
14 Feb 2023
Croydon Borough
Croydon residents face biggest council tax rise in the country
Since 2006, the Council has accumulated debts of over £1 BILLION POUNDS - thanks to the mismanagement from Labour and the Conservatives.
10 Feb 2023
Claire Bonham
Results of bin collection survey in Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood
Two thirds of people surveyed in Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood reported having problems with missed collections on the Council website and not one person reported being satisfied with the council response.
30 Dec 2022
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
Greenwich Councillor Chris Lloyd joins the Liberal Democrats
Former Labour Councillor Chris Lloyd has joined the Liberal Democrats, becoming the Lib Dems’ first councillor in Greenwich since 2010.
21 May 2024
Rob Blackie campaigns to limit the impact of "Sadiq Khan’s Motorway"
Lib Dem Mayoral candidate, Rob Blackie, says “Only the Liberal Democrats have a serious plan to clean up the mess left by the Mayor in Silvertown.”
28 Apr 2024
Lib Dem Policy Forum
Read about our Lib Dem Policy Form in Eltham with Josh Matthews
10 Mar 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
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
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
Comment: Forest Bikes expansion
Lib Dems in Haringey have been calling for the introduction and expansion of these e-bike trials for many years, and it is good to see the council pushing ahead.
HLD
1 Jul 2025
CPZ Extension “A half-measure, years overdue” say Highgate councillors
Liberal Democrat councillors in Highgate have criticised Haringey Council’s decision to delay consultation on extending the Highgate Station Outer Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) until after May 2026, calling the move “A half-measure, years overdue”.
HLD
11 Jun 2025
Lib Dem councillors hail free school meals ‘victory’ as nearly 20,000 children in Haringey set to benefit
The Government has finally heeded Liberal Democrat calls to expand free school meals. Lib Dems previously introduced universal free school meals for infants whilst in government, and have long called for this expansion.
HLD
9 Jun 2025
Harrow
Harrow
Events in Israel
The thoughts of the Harrow LibDems are with the Jewish community in Harrow at this time.
13 Jan 2024
Harrow
World Cerebral Palsy Day
Celebrated on October 6 every year - is a global movement that started eleven years ago in 2012.
13 Jan 2024
Harrow
Fantasy Politics – Real Health Issues
Harrow Council together with several other Tory Councils have lost their legal challenge against the expansion of the ULEZ to outer London.
13 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
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
Islington Liberal Democrats choose Terry Stacy as their candidate for Islington South and Finsbury
Islington Liberal Democrats have announced that Terry Stacy MBE, has been selected as their General Election candidate for Islington South and Finsbury.
24 Mar 2024
Labour Council Housing Shame
The Independent Housing Ombudsman has published a damning report on Labour-run Islington Council, requiring over £66k in compensation for victims, and making 186 recommendations and compulsory instructions for change.
16 Mar 2024
Islington Falls Victim to Police Cuts
Recent cuts to London’s Metropolitan Police have led to a worrying trend in policing numbers. Figures uncovered by the London Liberal Democrats show a significant cut in the number of officers meant to keep our streets safe.
18 Mar 2024
Kensington and Chelsea
Environment
Burning waste, more traffic and still no action
Even with twice weekly rubbish pickups, this Conservative-run council is failing to keep our streets clean. We need change.
15 Apr 2022
Local party
Earl's Court WIN at 2022 local elections
Cllr. Tim Verboven joins Cllr Linda Wade fighting for Earl's Court.
17 May 2022
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
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
St Leonards By Election 2026
Lambeth Council issued notification that there is a vacancy in St Leonards Ward and so a By Election will be called.
LLD
14 May 2026
The 2026 Results
Here are the final results for Lambeth
LLD
9 May 2026
Lambeth Counts Today
The Election Count resumes this morning, in Oval, as the venue had to close at 10PM. So far we have 8 elected!
LLD
8 May 2026
Lewisham
Catford South
Lewisham Liberal Democrats response to the TfL consultation on changes to the South Circular
We broadly welcome the proposals. Although it will be an expensive development, the proposals increase the amount of public space and would make the centre of Catford more attractive. We have submitted the following recommendations to TfL's consultation.
25 Aug 2023
Borough
Lewisham Council found guilty of eroding trust in democracy and open Government
Labour run Lewisham Council has recently faced the embarrassment of an enforcement notice being placed on it by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for failing to respond to hundreds of overdue requests made under the Freedom of Information Act.
8 Apr 2023
The Times reveals LTN data from traffic counters is inaccurate
Traffic counters used to monitor the impact of low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) are not accurately recording vehicles during heavy congestion, The Times reveals.
KP
20 Mar 2023
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
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
Thousands of homes fail “Decent Homes Standard” in Southwark, new survey finds
A new stock condition survey has found that 10% of Southwark’s council homes fail to meet the Government’s Decent Homes Standard, raising fresh concerns about housing conditions across the borough.
9 Apr 2026
Liberal Democrats call for council tax freeze for most vulnerable as residents set to pay almost £2,000
Southwark Liberal Democrats have re-affirmed their manifesto commitment to freeze council tax for those most struggling, as the council tax rise agreed by Southwark Labour councillors comes into force from April.
1 Apr 2026
Borough Triangle affordable housing to be cut to just 10% as Liberal Democrats demand refusal
Liberal Democrat councillors in Borough & Bankside and St George’s have called on Southwark Council to reject new plans that would slash affordable housing at the Borough Triangle development to just 10%.
31 Mar 2026
Sutton
Environment
Trees, our most powerful tool for the future
Cllr Andrew Jenner writes about how Sutton is actively expands its green canopy through a long-term sustainability goal to plant 2,000 new trees every year across community, council, and developer-led schemes.
CAJ
12 Aug 2026
Luke Taylor
"Game Over" for Thames Water after latest shocking revelations
Luke Taylor MP has hit out at the company's £1mn signing bonus
10 Aug 2026
Worcester Park North
Worcester Park Councillors tackle some myths
The Lib Dem team have responded to misinformation about recent roadworks.
WPC
7 Aug 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 Dems Force Vote on Whipps Cross Delays
Liberal Democrat MPs used an Opposition Day in Parliament to force a vote on the government’s delay to the New Hospitals Programme, including the full rebuild of Whipps Cross.
27 Oct 2025
Grove Green
Where can you go to speak to a police officer?
Despite the Labour Mayor of London promising in his manifesto to keep a Police Station Front Desk open in every borough, the Met have announced sweeping cuts to their front desks.
2 Oct 2025
Grove Green
Bills Up, Bonuses Up
The Liberal Democrats have called for the board of Thames Water to be sacked and the company put into special administration.
15 Sep 2025
Wandsworth
Tooting
Latest Tooting leaflet published
The latest Focus leaflet produced by the Tooting arm of Wandsworth LibDems has been published and will be delivered to key wards...
16 Feb 2023
Tax
Zahawi defence struck down by local LibDem MP
Sarah Olney clarifies careless use of tax language
27 Jan 2023
Elections
AGM report and results
Here's what happened at our Wandsworth LibDems annual general meeting
9 Dec 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