60% of temporary accomodation placed out of Southwark
Southwark Liberal Democrats have revealed that in 2024/2025, 1570 households in temporary accommodation – representing 61% of total placements – were housed outside of Southwark.
22 Apr 2026
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The Latest News from the Southwark Liberal Democrats
Ed Davey: “Liberal Democrats are the only challengers to Labour in Southwark”
Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey today (Friday 10th) visited Southwark, joining local campaigners to highlight pressure on public services and step up the party’s election campaign.
10 Apr 2026
Thousands of homes fail “Decent Homes Standard” in Southwark, new survey finds
A new stock condition survey has found that 10% of Southwark’s council homes fail to meet the Government’s Decent Homes Standard, raising fresh concerns about housing conditions across the borough.
9 Apr 2026
National News from the Liberal Democrats
Guaranteeing GP surgeries on new developments
Liberal Democrats are clear: new housing must go hand in hand with new GPs.
14 Apr 2026
Cost of living
Our emergency plan to keep Britain moving
Liberal Democrats are calling for an emergency transport package to keep Britain moving, cutting the cost of travel for people – whether by car, train or bus.
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2 Apr 2026
Health, Care & the NHS
Our plan to make Britain the safest country in the world to have a baby
We have announced a £600m rescue plan to fix maternity care, and make Britain the safest country in the world to have a baby.
26 Mar 2026
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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.