Hammersmith and Fulham Liberal Democrats

Campaigning for the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

Welcome to Hammersmith and Fulham Liberal Democrats

The Liberal Democrats exist to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty, equality and community, and in which no-one shall be enslaved by poverty, ignorance or conformity.


Election Results: local and national (better late than never)

Sat 4th Jul 2009

The elections on 4 June for Europe and County Councils showed good results for the Liberal Democrats, despite the unjust tarring of our party with the general Westminster expenses scandal.

"Decent Neighbourhoods, Better Housing" and more people "on the property ladder"?

Tue 30th Jun 2009

Tenants' fears about H&F Council's intentions for redevelopment of several key council housing estates have not been relieved by the publication of the Council's draft document on the Local Development Framework, Core Strategy Options, which is currently out for consultation.

Queen Caroline Estate,  Hammersmith  (Merlene's)

Greg Hands MP's expense claims include payments of over £30,000 to fellow Tories

Tue 30th Jun 2009

H&F Lib Dems have reviewed expense claims made by local Conservative MP Greg Hands between 2005 and 2008, which have recently been published by the House of Commons, albeit heavily blacked out.

Merlene joins Dee Doocey Assembly Member on a tour of the Olympics site at Stratford

Fri 26th Jun 2009

"I was interested to see first hand the transformation of a contaminated brown field site into an Olympic mecca. What had started as a mere hope, then a dream come true in Singapore in 2005 with the award of the Olympics 2012 to London as host city is now gradually becoming a reality" said Merlene.

Merlene and Dee Doocey at Olympic Stadium (photography: Merlene Emerson)

Local Campaigner Carol Caruana chosen for Colville By-Election

Wed 24th Jun 2009

Kensington & Chelsea Liberal Democrats have chosen local campaigner Carol Caruana to stand in the surprise Colville ward by-election on Wednesday July 22nd.

Goldhawk Industrial Estate: Residents Appeal

Published on Sat 20th Jun 2009

The developer, London and Newcastle, has submitted amendments to his earlier

H & F Local Development Framework

Sat 20th Jun 2009

Hammersmith and Fulham Council have reviewed the Local Development Framework in the light of new evidence, changes to policy guidance and representations received during the previous consultations in summer 2007.

Thank You from Sarah Ludford

Fri 19th Jun 2009

A message from Sarah Ludford, who has been re-elected as an MEP for London.

Baroness Sarah Ludford MEP (photography: Zoe Mayne)

Raising Political Awareness in Schools

Wed 17th Jun 2009

On 16 June Merlene addressed students at Fulham Cross Girls' School about equalities issues and encouraged more young women to become involved in politics. Currently less than 20 percent of the MPs in Parliament are women, and where it comes to ethnic minority women, the figures are even more shocking, namely, only 2 MPs or 0.3%!

New approach to upgrading the tube now needed - Caroline Pidgeon

Wed 17th Jun 2009

Caroline Pidgeon, the Liberal Democrat London Assembly Transport Spokesperson, commenting on today's reports of cuts in spending on upgrading tube lines said:

Heathrow meeting call to new Transport Secretary

Sun 14th Jun 2009

AN urgent meeting is being called for with Lord Adonis, the new Secretary of State for Transport, by the 2M group of Councils, to stress the environmental dangers of allowing Heathrow Airport to expand.

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Quotes of the Week

"On issue after issue, the Liberal Democrats have led the fight for real change while the Conservatives lagged behind. On the economy, on the environment and now on the real reform of politics, it is the Lib Dems that are offering something different."

April Pond, Liberal Democrat candidate for the Norwich North by-election

www.norwichlibdems.org.uk - 21 June

"I believe that my position as an MP between now and the next election is untenable."

Labour MP Ian Gibson

Resigning as MP for Norwich North - 6 June. See www.norwichlibdems.org.uk for Norwich North by-election news.