Cllr David Watson

Southwark Libdem councillor for Borough & Bankside | Executive Member for Community Safety & Engagement | Email: [email protected]

[Cllr David Watson @DavidWatsonLD]

Proud to have been re-elected as councillor for Borough & Bankside. Thanks to everyone who voted! It’s a privilege to represent this neighbourhood.

Also grateful to be appointed Executive Member for Community Safety & Engagement in the new Council Joint Administration.

[Cllr Victor ChamberlaIN (he/him) @VMMChamberlain]

It was an honour to lay a wreath today to mark the 9th anniversary of the London Bridge terrorist attack.

It is remarkable how recent those events still feel. Our community will never forget those who were killed, injured and affected.

[Cllr David Watson @DavidWatsonLD]

Pleased to join and speak at the launch of the ‘Age Well Here’ guide for older people.

This impressive directory is packed with advice, info and details of helpful resources.

Congratulations to The Elders Group and @CoinStreet on the launch!

https://t.co/Te5zGterIx

[Southwark Lib Dems @swklibdems]

Excited to announce the Liberal Democrats who will be joining the leadership team of the new Joint Administration in Southwark:

We will make our borough more affordable, greener and safer for our residents, and will create a Council that listens and that communities can shape.

[Southwark Council @lb_southwark]

Southwark Green Party and Southwark Liberal Democrats have formed a Joint Administration to run Southwark Council.

Tonight’s Annual Council Assembly (Thursday 28 May) elected Councillor James McAsh, leader of Southwark Green Party, Leader of the Council.

Councillor Victor Chamberlain, leader of Southwark Liberal Democrats, is Deputy Council Leader.

Read the full story: https://t.co/FjYCQzQw4k

[Southwark Lib Dems @swklibdems]

Official: @SouthwarkGP and Southwark Liberal Democrats have formed a Joint Administration to run Southwark Council.

Together they will make Southwark more affordable, greener and safer, and fix housing for tenants and leaseholders.

[Southwark Lib Dems @swklibdems]

@SouthwarkGP and Southwark Liberal Democrats intend to form a Joint Administration, which will be voted on at this evening’s Annual Meeting of the Council

[Liberal Democrats @LibDems]

Wishing a happy and blessed Eid Al Adha to everyone celebrating in the UK and around the world.

Eid Mubarak!

[Cllr Victor ChamberlaIN (he/him) @VMMChamberlain]

Pride in Southwark returns to SE1 on Saturday 27 June https://t.co/dZDnJL3wWF

[Lib Dem Peers @LibDemPeers]

35°C in late May. Records broken. The country woefully unprepared.

@EarlRussellLD, Lib Dem Energy and Net Zero spokesperson in the Lords, on why this country cannot afford to wait any longer.

[Liberal Democrats @LibDems]

Liberal Democrats have always been clear that Britain’s future lies back in the EU, and we have a credible plan to get there - starting with a UK-EU customs union.

[Liberal Democrats @LibDems]

Discrimination against LGBTQ+ people is still far too commonplace in the UK - particularly against the trans community.

LGBTQ+ rights mustn’t be taken for granted. The fight for equality must go on.

#IDAHOBIT2026 #IDAHOBIT

[Rich Macmillan @macblog82]

Delighted to be appointed Deputy Whip for the Liberal Democrat group on Southwark Council

[Southwark Lib Dems @swklibdems]

At last night's Annual General Meeting of the Southwark Liberal Democrat Group, we confirmed the Group Leadership for 2026/2027:

Group Leader: Cllr Victor Chamberlain
Deputy Group Leader: Cllr Rachel Bentley
Group Whip: Cllr David Watson
Group Chair: Cllr Jane Salmon

[Cllr Victor ChamberlaIN (he/him) @VMMChamberlain]

The Liberal Democrats cannot afford to be absent from Britain’s cities.

I’ve written for Lib Dem Voice about why our local organisation is often stronger than our national political message especially in diverse urban areas 🧵

https://t.co/CFn66eWrED

[LGA Lib Dems @libdemlocalgov]

The final 2026 local election result are in and its our 8th year in a row of making gains 🔶

We won 844 seats, a gain of 255 🔶

We won 15 councils, a gain of 3 🔶

We now have 3361 councillors 🔶

🔶 Thank you to everyone who stood, campaigned or voted Liberal Democrats 🔶

[Liberal Democrats @LibDems]

3,361 Liberal Democrat councillors across the country getting the job done - listening to local people, rolling up our sleeves and never taking people for granted.

[Southwark Lib Dems @swklibdems]

ELECTION RESULT: BOROUGH AND BANKSIDE

Lib Dem HOLD

Cllr Victor Chamberlain, Cllr David Watson have both been re-elected, with new Cllr Hellen Benavides joining them as your new Lib Dem team in Borough and Bankside.

[Cllr David Watson @DavidWatsonLD]

It’s election day! 🗳️

Proud to be re-standing in Borough and Bankside with @VMMChamberlain and welcoming Hellen Benavides to the team.

Polling stations are open until 10pm today - please don’t forget to vote 🔶

https://t.co/u0rbbLLSB8

#WinningHere
#VoteLibdem

[Southwark Lib Dems @swklibdems]

Still deciding between Lib Dems, Labour or Greens in Southwark?

It comes down to one thing: who can actually deliver.

🔶 Lib Dems: proven record on clean streets & recycling
🌹 Labour: poor services after years in charge
🌱 Greens: no track record locally