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
Wandsworth news
Wandsworth
General Election Launch with special guest Nick Clegg
You are invited to the launch of the Putney general election campaign - this Friday 14 June
11 Jun 2024
Putney
Mark Lejman chosen to stand in West Putney by-election
Local resident and Wandsworth Lib Dems chair to stand for his home council seat.
11 Apr 2024
National news
Carers
Reversing the cuts to Bereavement Support Payments
Liberal Democrats have passed new policy to stand up for bereaved families and kinship carers, so more young people can grow up in a loving, stable home.
16 Sep 2024
International Development
Restoring the UK’s Reputation on the World Stage
The Liberal Democrats are committed to rebuilding the trust and compassion that the UK was once known for. We believe that our country has a responsibility to support those in need, no matter where they are in the world.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Home Affairs
Fixing Our Broken Prison System
For too long, years of neglect and mismanagement by the previous Conservative Government have pushed our prison system into a deep crisis.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Party news
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
Local MP: Justice has been served, now we must have an immediate inquest into Sara Sharif's murder
Responding to the sentencing of Sara Sharif's father and stepmother, Liberal Democrat MP for Woking, Will Forster, said:
17 Dec 2024
WASPI Women: this is a day of shame for the government
Responding to the government announcing that there will be no compensation for WASPI women, Liberal Democrat Work and Pensions spokesperson Steve Darling MP said:
17 Dec 2024
Police grants: Government “passing the buck” with council tax rises to pay for extra officers
The Liberal Democrats have said the government is “passing the buck” over police funding, with over half of the extra money announced today either coming from proposed council tax rises or being swallowed up by the National Insurance tax hike.
17 Dec 2024
Unemployment: no one should have to worry about impact of NICs hike on their job over Christmas
Responding to the latest labour market figures that show unemployment remained at 4.3%, Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesperson Daisy Cooper MP said:
17 Dec 2024
OEP: ruling shows Conservatives turned blind eye to the sewage scandal and regulator is not fit for purpose
Responding to the Office for Environmental Protection finding that the regulators and the government broke the law by being too lenient on water companies that spill sewage, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said:
17 Dec 2024
Ed Davey performs Christmas Single with young carers outside Number 10 Downing Street
Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey and Bath Philharmonia Young Carers’ Choir have performed their Christmas single ‘Love is Enough’ outside 10 Downing Street this afternoon.
17 Dec 2024