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
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
by Lisa Smart
22 Sep 2025
Health, Care & the NHS
Never Again: Justice for Contaminated Blood Victims
The contaminated blood scandal is one of the gravest injustices in NHS history. We must honour victims with recognition, dignity, and compensation – and ensure no one ever suffers from such injustice again.
JBF
22 Sep 2025
Home Affairs
Improving Access To Justice
Years of Conservative cuts have hollowed out the legal aid system, leaving millions without access to timely legal advice. Our new policy will legal aid a guaranteed right, ensure no one is left without help.
BM
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
Bathing statistics: Govt must overhaul industry and bring in “regulator with teeth”
Responding to the latest bathing water statistics, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
25 Nov 2025
Revealed: Brexit costing the UK £250m a day in lost tax revenue
The UK is losing £250m a day in lost tax revenue due to the economic impact of Brexit, House of Commons Library analysis commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
25 Nov 2025
Lib Dems: Government's changes to planning will "put the clock back decades"
Responding to concerns from conservation charities that the Government's approach to planning threatens to worsen declines in wildlife and special places across England, Liberal Democrat Housing and Communities Spokesperson, Gideon Amos MP said:
25 Nov 2025
Farage turning into no-answers-Nigel
Responding to Farage’s ITV interview where he refused to deny racist remarks from his school days, Liberal Democrat President-Elect Josh Babarinde MP said:
24 Nov 2025
Lib Dems: Prime Minister should categorically rule out readmitting Russia to G7
Responding to reports that Russia could be readmitted to the G7 under peace plans, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Calum Miller MP said:
24 Nov 2025
£41 billion “stealth tax bombshell” to cost pensioners £800 a year as Budget looms
The freeze to income tax thresholds will have cost pensioners £41.3 billion by the end of the decade since it was first introduced in 2022/23, House of Commons Library analysis commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
24 Nov 2025