Cllr David Watson

Proud to be re-standing as a ⁦@swklibdems⁩ councillor for Borough and Bankside #VoteLibdem in the local elections on 7 May Find out more about our plan to fix Southwark: southwark-libdems.org.uk/manifesto

Pride in Southwark returns to SE1 on Saturday 27 June southwarknews.co.uk/area/bermondse…

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 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.

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

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

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

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 🧵 libdemvoice.org/liberal-democr…

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 🔶

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.

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.

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 🔶 southwark-libdems.org.uk/manifesto #WinningHere #VoteLibdem

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

Wonderful to be out campaigning in East Dulwich with fellow @LibDemPeers @OllyGrender @markpack and Alison Suttie 🔸🔸🔸what a fantastic @swklibdems team @VMMChamberlain

Nigel Farage’s Brexit caused the small boats crisis. Now he's exploiting it to stir up division instead of putting forward proper solutions. What a charlatan.

Out doing GOTV with Franc 🐾 She’s been knocking on doors, winning hearts, and making sure no vote gets missed. Please use all your votes on 7 May for @swklibdems

Living Conversations - Southwark Local Election Special - Arif Hussain @Arif4chaucer out now! In this fourth episode we explore the background & vision of the youngest candidate to run for Cllr in Southwark in decades ⬇️ youtu.be/f7PDmquejWo?si…

When Liberal Democrat councils are doing this well, it’s no surprise even Kemi Badenoch wants a share of the credit.

I've written to the Prime Minister following the horrifying antisemitic terror attack in Golders Green. This is a national emergency. Jewish people must be safe in our United Kingdom. Violence and intimidation against them must stop.

In advance of the local elections, Living Bankside through its new podcast, Living Conversations has engaged candidates, retiring Cllrs & leaders of main parties in Southwark. We kick off with Cllr @VMMChamberlain , Leader of Opposition & @swklibdems 👇🏼 youtu.be/klJppRgXgso?si…

Too many people are trapped in leasehold - with rising service charges, ground rent, and little say over their own homes. Labour are being too timid and too slow to abolish this outdated, feudal system. Liberal Democrats want to go further, faster, & will take local action.