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Southwark Lib Dems on Winter Fuel Payments U-turn: “People in our area deserve an apology from the Prime Minister”

Southwark Liberal Democrats Join Picket to Save Charlotte Sharman Primary School

Southwark Liberal Democrats stood front and centre at a picket outside Charlotte Sharman Primary School, joining a protest organised by staff and their union to oppose its closure. 

“Challenging Times for Labour” – says Former Council Leader as Southwark Lib Dems Eye Major Gains

At Southwark Council’s Annual Meeting on Saturday 17 May, the political leadership of the council and opposition was formally confirmed – setting the scene for a high-stakes final year before the borough’s full local elections in May 2026.

"We Need to Speak Out for Trans Rights” - Liberal Democrats Renew Call For Solidarity and Action on LGBTQ+ Rights

On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), Southwark Liberal Democrat Group Leader Cllr Victor Chamberlain used his speech at Southwark Council’s Annual Meeting to renew calls for action and solidarity with LGBTQ+

Southwark Ordered to Pay £17,000 Over Leaking Flat Left Unfixed for Years

Southwark Liberal Democrats have slammed the Labour-run Council after the Housing Ombudsman highlighted further serious failings in how it handles repairs – including leaks that go unresolved for years, leaving homes uninhabitable and families suffering.

No Southwark MPs Commit to Voting Against “Unprecedented” Welfare Cuts

None of the 5 MPs covering Southwark have joined the 42 Labour MPs who have publicly committed to voting against the forthcoming cuts to welfare, which were branded “unprecedented” by anti-poverty and disability charities.