Councillor Gary Malcolm, Ealing Leader of the Opposition, has released a Christmas and New Year message for the residents of Ealing after the Liberal Democrats became Ealing's new Opposition party.

Councillor Gary Malcolm said: "Liberal Democrats can see the effect of the cost of living crisis on many residents across Ealing – the higher food bills, fuel bill increases, rents and mortgages, alongside the struggling NHS and turmoil in 10 Downing Street. Liberal Democrats have been working with foodbanks and Ealing Council to try to ensure that as much money, food and help can be given to those who are most in need."

Councillor Gary Malcolm added: "Liberal Democrats wish all residents a happy festive period. Next year we want to see Ealing Council properly listening to residents and to bring back ward forums so that residents' voices can be heard again. We want to see our open spaces like Warren Farm protected from development. Also, we want to remind people that as many go hungry, the Leader of Labour-run Ealing Council took a 71% pay increase only a few months ago."