John Russell is our spokesperson on Energy & Climate Change in the House of Lords.

It’s a rare chance to learn of the workings of the House and also to hear about John’s current work.

John was a Lib Dem councillor for Forest Hill (2006–2010), chairing its Overview and Scrutiny committee. He continues to live in Lewisham.

Picture: © House of Lords / photography by Roger Harris

Come help us win in the Vale of Glamorgan!

Join prospective Senedd list candidates Steven Rajam and Gabriela Ferguson to deliver leaflets and knock on doors in the beautiful seaside surroundings of Barry Island.

Join us for coffee (and an ice-cream if you like) at Marco's Cafe on the Promenade from 10-10.30 before hitting the pavements until 12.30.

Whether you're a seasoned campaigner or brand new, we'd love to see you there!

Steven and Gabriela

Prospective Senedd list candidates, Pen y Bont Bro Morgannwg

This Saturday we are running morning and afternoon sessions in Stroud Green with lunch provided in between, so please do join us if you can:

• Date/times: Sat 1 Feb, 10.30-13.00 / (lunch) / 14.00-16.00
• Meeting in the morning: 10.30am Goods Office, 1-3 Ferme Park Road, N4 4DS
• Lunch and meeting place for afternoon session: 81 Nelson Rd, N8 9RS.
• Primary Contact: Liz Whitlock (07903 093311). If joining mid sessions please call for latest location

Training and pairing up will be provided for all novices and first-time attendees, and there will be deliveries available for collection too if that’s more your thing!

Come and join the Orpington team as they talk to residents about local issues and concerns and deliver our recent leaflet. Meeting location on Orpington WhatsApp group

Come help us win in the Vale of Glamorgan!

Join prospective Senedd list candidates Steven Rajam and Gabriela Ferguson to deliver leaflets and knock on doors in our key target, the beautiful market town of Cowbridge.

Join us for coffee at Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen (just outside Cowbridge off the A48, free parking) from 1.30pm-2pm before hitting the pavements until 4pm.

(and if you'd like, please come along to our Barry Island Action Day in the morning: events.libdems.org.uk/events/93091/barry-island-action-day-sun-1st-feb-2026)

Whether you're a seasoned campaigner or brand new, we'd love to see you there!

Steven and Gabriela

Prospective Senedd list candidates, Pen y Bont Bro Morgannwg

Join the Beckenham Core Team to chat with residents

Local Party Secretaries are crucial in ensuring meetings happen with a well set agenda and action points for people to take away afterwards - come along to hear top tips from our expert trainer on what they do as part of their role.

Whether you're a regular activist or new to campaigning, everyone is welcome. Come along, get involved, and help us grow.

Meeting outside the Heathcote on Grove Green Road. Contact is Arran Angus on 07805 331865.

London Assembly member and Merton councillor, Hina Bokhari OBE will be leading our discussion - Does London need fixing? 

Open from 7pm with the event commencing at 7.30pm.

Note: Whilst this event is held at the Bombay Delight there is no obligation for any attendee to purchase food or drink from the restaurant. Our hosts very kindly allocate a semi-private room to us and many people do purchase food and drink but you are welcome to attend without doing so.

This session will focus on the Welsh Party's strategy heading into the Senedd Elections in May 2026. 

Glyn Preston, and Jane Dodds MS will have important insights to share about the approach to challenging Plaid Cymru and the Greens.

Elections are won on issues. But how can you own one? This session covers surveys, petitions, and everything you need to run a winning issue campaign. 

One of the biggest challenges for any Membership Development Officer is building a programme of activity to recruit more members. Come along to this session to hear from our experts their top tips and tricks.

Many hands help make light work and that's true in any Local Party - come along to this session and learn how in your role as a Local Party Officer you can help grow your core team

Q&A on completing your annual accounts.
Email compliance@libdems.org.uk to register.

In this session hear from our campaigning experts all the tips and tricks you need to know to campaign against Reform UK in Labour Facing seats

Come along to our Advice Clinic and speak to our Digital Best Practice Officer Alisha Lewis about any questions you might have about your Digital Campaigns!

Come along to Maraphone!
There'll be takeaway and drinks for all as we call constituents to build up our support. It'll be an amazing evening to meet local like-minded people and your representatives.

We're hosting weekly Maraphone events from now, through the Senedd Election, and up to the Powys Council elections; so if you're a fan of fun Thursday evenings then come along!

Join the Epsom & Ewell Lib Dems for a night of training ahead of May's East Surrey Unitary Elections. 

Training will include:

- Minivan Q&A
- What data to collect when canvassing
- Data-gathering vs. recruitment canvassing
- Messaging Q&A
- Plus any topics you’d like to request

A great chance to ask any questions you may have! 

Date: 5th February
Time: 18:30–20:00
Location: Epsom Club, 41–43 Church St, Epsom KT17 4PW

Please note that parking at the venue is limited. Nearby alternatives include:

• Hope Lodge Car Park (Hope Lodge, 10 Church St, Epsom KT17 4NY)
• Epsom Town Hall Car Park (Capitol Square, 4–6 Church St, Epsom KT17 4NR)

It is that time of the month again - our regular round of political chat and beverages at the Jack Horner.  Hopefully see lots of you there - both new and regular faces! 

Buy a round for London
As always, whether you can make it or not - you can donate the cost of a pint to the London party using the second ticket option below.

A training course for members who are going to be actively involved in the Unitary campaign, who are wanting to get a better understanding of how to use Connect to support their campaign.

Learn how to create lists, cut turfs, create phonebanks, maintain walks, use data to target your activities and much more.

Lib Dem Pint & Politics – Berkhamsted 🍺🗳️

Join Berkhamsted Liberal Democrats for an informal Pint & Politics on Thursday 5th February, from 7:30pm at the King’s Arms, 147 High Street.

Whether you’re a party member, supporter, or just politically curious, this is a relaxed chance to chat about local and national issues, meet like-minded people, and enjoy a drink (alcoholic or not). No speeches, no pressure — just good conversation and a friendly atmosphere.

All are welcome. Bring a friend!