Waltham Forest Liberal Democrats

Protecting Children Online Big tech companies should not be allowed to profit at the expense of children’s wellbeing.

Protecting Children Online

Lib Dems: Govt's "failure to commit" to a ban on social media is "simply not good enough" Responding to the Government voting against a cross party amendment to ban social media for under 16s in the House of Commons, Munira Wilson MP, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Education, Children and...

Lib Dems: Govt's "failure to commit" to a ban on social media is "simply not good enough"

The last police station in Waltham Forest has closed ☹️

As local activist Naomi McCarthy explains, the Lib Dems had put forward a motion in the London Assembly to prevent this, yet Labour and the Greens voted the motion down 😠

#policestation #walthamforest

Davey calls for emergency COBRA meeting as oil prices soar Commenting on growing concerns of rising oil prices following the war in Iran, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:

Davey calls for emergency COBRA meeting as oil prices soar

Call off King's US state visit over Iran war, urge Lib Dems The party says the planned trip should be scrapped after Donald Trump's criticism of the UK's response to the war.

Call off King's US state visit over Iran war, urge Lib Dems - BBC News

Screenshot of a Truth Social post from Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) reading: “Short term oil prices, which will drop rapidly when the destruction of the Iran nuclear threat is over, is a very small price to pay for U.S.A., and World, Safety and Peace. ONLY FOOLS WOULD THINK DIFFERENTLY!President DJT”

Trump is insulting all those, including British families, worried about his illegal war driving up their energy bills.

Enough is enough. Keir Starmer must show Trump the UK won’t be pushed around and call off the King’s state visit.

Davey: PM must stand firm against Trump’s bullying Responding Responding to Donald Trump’s latest comments on the war in the Middle East, Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:

Davey: PM must stand firm against Trump’s bullying

Davey calls on Starmer to cancel King's US state visit given Trump's illegal war Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey has called on the Prime Minister to cancel the King's scheduled state visit to the US in April. Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said:

Davey calls on Starmer to cancel King's US state visit given Trump's illegal war

Lammy opening door to direct UK strikes needs urgent clarification and Parliamentary vote Responding to Lammy backing direct UK strikes in the Middle East on BBC Breakfast this morning, Calum Miller MP, Liberal Democrat Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, said:

Lammy opening door to direct UK strikes needs urgent clarification and Parliamentary vote

Today we mark International Women's Day 2026. This year we mark 115 years of International Women's Day, which was first celebrated in 1911.

This year's theme is 'Give To Gain'. Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support.

Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage want Britain to blindly follow Trump into this illegal war, even though the President has no plan for what comes next.

There is nothing patriotic about outsourcing Britain’s foreign policy to Donald Trump.

South West Water: Cryptosporidium outbreak is appalling admission of failure Following South West Water pleading guilty to supplying water 'unfit for human consumption' after a Cryptosporidium outbreak in Brixham, Devon in 2024 that left 143 people sick, Liberal Democrat Environment...

South West Water: Cryptosporidium outbreak is appalling admission of failure

Petrol Price Rise: Fuel giants may be "on the hook" for “ripping off consumers” Responding to the recent increases in fuel prices at petrol stations across the country, Daisy Cooper MP, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson, said:

Petrol Price Rise: Fuel giants may be "on the hook" for “ripping off consumers”

PM press conference ignored worries of Brits fearing spiralling costs of Trump’s war, says Davey Responding to the Prime Minister’s press conference, Ed Davey, Liberal Democrat Leader, said:

PM press conference ignored worries of Brits fearing spiralling costs of Trump’s war, says Davey

US Pharma deal: US ambassador must apologise to medicines watchdog head Commenting on reports that Trump’s ambassador to UK rebukes head of medicines watchdog over drug pricing, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesperson Helen Morgan MP said:

US Pharma deal: US ambassador must apologise to medicines watchdog head

Spring Statement: Chancellor has “wasted a chance to turn things around” Responding to the Spring Statement, Daisy Cooper MP, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson and Deputy Leader, said:

Spring Statement: Chancellor has “wasted a chance to turn things around”

Spring statement: Govt must commit to reaching 3% of GDP for defence spending by 2030 Responding to today's Spring Statement, Liberal Democrat Defence Spokesperson James MacCleary MP said:

Spring statement: Govt must commit to reaching 3% of GDP for defence spending by 2030

Lib Dems to introduce legislation to proscribe the IRGC As the conflict in the Middle East continues, the Liberal Democrats will be bringing forward legislation to urgently proscribe the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Lib Dems to introduce legislation to proscribe the IRGC

Davey: Only right tax exiles start paying taxes to fund the Armed Forces Liberal Democrat Leader, Ed Davey has today challenged Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in the Chamber and called for tax exiles to start paying taxes to fund the Armed Forces, as they protect British citizens...

Davey: Only right tax exiles start paying taxes to fund the Armed Forces

Happy Purim - Liberal Democrats Photo shows a mask and biscuits - items traditionally associated with Purim.

Wishing a very happy Purim to all who are celebrating across the UK! 🎭

“Someone should tell Donald #Trump that starting illegal wars in the Middle East is not going to make people forget about the #Epstein Files.”

#libdems #middleeast

Davey: Starmer needs to get on the phone to Trump Responding to the US strikes in Iran, Ed Davey, Liberal Democrat Leader, said:

Davey: Starmer needs to get on the phone to Trump

Josh Simons resignation: Starmer must end the chaos of the “ministerial merry go round” Responding to the resignation of Josh Simons as a Cabinet Office Minister, Lisa Smart MP, Liberal Democrat Cabinet Office Spokesperson, said:

Josh Simons resignation: Starmer must end the chaos of the “ministerial merry go round”

For #LGBTQ History Month @arranangus.bsky.social , an activist with Waltham Forest Lib Dems, highlights the demise of LGBTQ+ spaces in London. More than half such venues have closed since 2006, including in our borough, meaning fewer safer spaces and less inclusivity. What are your experiences?

Waltham Forest Lib Dems chair @libdemalex86.bsky.social on why we can’t trust anything Labour says!

Council Leader Grace Williams promised a fair deal for Waltham Forest if a Labour government was voted in. Instead, we’ve got more cuts & need an emergency bailout!

Waltham Forest deserves better!

Ed Davey turns Lib Dem fire on Labour in London for May local elections Liberal Democrat leader ramps up his party’s campaign as it seeks to gain control of its fourth London council

Ed Davey turns Liberal Democrat fire on Labour in London as he seeks 'historic' wins in May local elections

Jury reforms: Lib Dems call to double up trials to slash the court backlog The Liberal Democrats are calling for a major shakeup to the court system, to bring down the backlog instead of the Government’s plan to scrap vital jury trials.

Jury reforms: Lib Dems call to double up trials to slash the court backlog

New Thames Water illegal spills data: "We are seeing an environmental disaster on an industrial scale" Responding to new research which finds Thames Water made at least 8,499 illegal sewage discharges between 2021 and 2025, Liberal Democrat MP for Witney, Charlie Maynard, said:

New Thames Water illegal spills data: "We are seeing an environmental disaster on an industrial scale"

Ed Davey ROASTS Starmer over Epstein inaction Ed Davey pressed the Prime Minister to release flight logs that could show Jeffrey Epstein using RAF plans and British airspace to traffic young women. It is...

Ed Davey ROASTS Starmer over Epstein inaction

Fly-tipping stats: Lib Dems demand serious waste crime be made a National Crime Agency priority Responding to the Government's publishing the annual statistics on fly-tipping, which has found that around 52,000 incidents were of 'tipper load lorry' size or larger, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for...

Fly-tipping stats: Lib Dems demand serious waste crime be made a National Crime Agency priority