Roads
Putney High Street Hell
Wandsworth Council's decision to install a bike lane on Putney Bridge has turned an already heavily congested Putney into a traffic nightmare
25 Oct 2024
Wandsworth news
Wandsworth Liberal Democrats have launched a petition demanding that the Mayor of London keeps the Lavender Hill counter open - the only remaining police front counter in our borough.
The Met has been forced to close nearly half of London's public-facing police front counters, dropping from 37 to just 19, with only 8 staying open 24/7 across the capital. After years of Conservative cuts to police staff, the Met is still facing a £2bn shortfall in officer numbers and unmet estate investment needs.
If Lavender Hill's front counter in Battersea closes, residents in our borough will no longer to able to walk into a police station to seek help or report a crime face-to-face. The nearest 24/7 access points for affected residents will now be in Kingston, Sutton, or Lambeth.
Local people agree with the Lib Dems that policing needs to be visible, local and available when residents need them most. That’s why the local Liberal Democrats are calling on the Labour government to fund the Metropolitan Police in full, and the London Mayor to keep our Lavender Hill counter open.
Sign our petition today: www.wandsworthlibdems.uk/campaigns/lavender-hill-police-counter
Wandsworth
Statement in response to Southport tragedy and subsequent rioting
Riots and disorder are never the answer
6 Aug 2024
Wandsworth
Lib Dem policies unveiled following manifesto launch
The Manifesto, and a summary of key points from a Wandsworth perspective, are made available in this news item.
25 Jun 2024
National news
Migration
Building a Fair Asylum System
The UK’s asylum system is failing, leaving people fleeing conflict stuck in temporary housing, unable to work, and separated from their loved ones. Our new policy gives practical solutions to clear up the broken system left by the Conservatives.
LS
by Lisa Smart
23 Sep 2025
Science & Technology
A Liberal Vision for Digital Rights
The Online Safety Act was meant to protect people, yet its flawed implementation risks undermining privacy, free expression, and secure communication. Our new policy addresses our concerns and fights for a digital future where rights are protected.
VC
23 Sep 2025
Education, Children & Schools
Certainty for Ukrainian Children Living in the UK
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, thousands of Ukrainian children have found safety in the UK – but many still face uncertainty, disruption, and trauma. They deserve security, stability, and the chance to thrive.
LS
22 Sep 2025
Party news
Latest UK News
Ed Davey's New Year Message
"The New Year is an opportunity to turn the page and look ahead. And although things are tough for millions, I sense change is possible - so I look to the New Year with hope and optimism."
ED
by Ed Davey
31 Dec 2022
Latest UK News
Ed Davey's Christmas Message
"From my family to yours: We wish you a Happy Christmas full of peace, joy and love. And hope. For a better future."
ED
24 Dec 2022
Diversity
Leader’s Black History Month Message - 2022
October is Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community, recognise their contributions and discover their stories.
ED
1 Oct 2022
LibDem news
Rated 16: Lib Dems Plan Age Ratings for Social Media
The Liberal Democrats have today unveiled a new policy to protect children online, through film-style age ratings of up to 18 for harmful social media platforms.
16 Jan 2026
Jenrick joins Reform UK: This was a conman introducing a charlatan
Responding to the news that Robert Jenrick has joined Reform UK, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP said:
15 Jan 2026
A&E trolley waits the worst in NHS history
Latest data from the NHS reveals that 2025 recorded the worst trolley waits in their history, with over 554,018 waits of over 12 hours. This follows Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey's PMQ yesterday where he raised an example of a 71 year old woman with ca
15 Jan 2026
Local elections delay: Parliament must decide
The Liberal Democrats have tabled an amendment in the Lords to take powers away from government ministers to “delay elections at the stroke of a pen.”
15 Jan 2026
RCN warning on corridor care: Lib Dems will continue to champion NHS
Commenting on the Royal College of Nursing's warning about corridor care pushing staff morale almost “past the point of no return”, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Helen Morgan MP said:
15 Jan 2026
Digital ID U-turn: No.10 must be bulk ordering motion sickness tablets
Responding to reports that the Prime Minister has abandoned plans for mandatory digital ID, Liberal Democrat Cabinet Office Spokesperson Lisa Smart MP said:
13 Jan 2026
