Huge swing to Lib Dems in St Helier by-election
Sutton Liberal Democrats achieved a huge swing in the St Helier West by-election - in a sign that the party is on course to winning in the General Election later this year.
3 May 2024
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Noor Sumun confirmed as Lib Dem candidate for St Helier West
Sutton Liberal Democrats have confirmed that local NHS champion, Noor Sumun, will be the party's candidate for the forthcoming St Helier West by election.
29 Mar 2024
St Helier West by-election called
Sutton Council has confirmed that there will be a local by-election in St Helier West, following the resignation of Labour Councillor Sheila Berry.
25 Mar 2024
Barry Lewis elected new leader of Sutton’s Lib Dem Council Group
Sutton Liberal Democrats have selected Cllr Barry Lewis as the next leader of the Lib Dem Group on Sutton Council, and subject to confirmation at the Annual Council meeting on May 20th, the next Leader of Sutton Council.
19 Mar 2024
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Bobby Dean: Bottom-of-the-barrel Budget fails to fix the NHS
Lib Dem candidate, Bobby Dean, has slammed the Chancellor’s budget for failing to take action on the crisis in the NHS.
6 Mar 2024
Bobby Dean
Bobby Dean leads call for Hong Konger qualifications to be recognised in the UK
Bobby Dean, Lib Dem candidate for Carshalton and Wallington, has led calls for the qualifications of Hong Kongers living in the UK to be recognised, with many locked out of careers in the social work and care industries despite being properly trained.
5 Mar 2024
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Bobby Dean to speak at the UK River Summit & Festival being held on the River Wandle
Bobby Dean, Liberal Democrat candidate for Carshalton and Wallington, will be speaking at The UK River Summit, which is being held on May 21st 2024 at Morden Hall on the River Wandle.
4 Mar 2024
Bobby Dean
210,000 waited over four weeks for a GP appointment in South West London last year
South West London saw a 31% rise in four week waits for GP appointments last year when compared to 2022, House of Commons Library research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
28 Feb 2024
A Celebration of Ruth Shaw
It is with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of Ruth Shaw on 31st January at the age of 97.
22 Feb 2024
Bobby Dean
Ban on bonuses for water firm bosses “not enough” as Bobby continues campaign to tackle sewage dumping
Sutton Liberal Democrats are continuing to push for a ban on bonuses for Thames water bosses, with illegal sewage spills still happening in the local River Wandle.
15 Feb 2024
Bobby Dean
Dental plan “too little too late” for 175,000 children not seen by an NHS dentist in South West London
Bobby Dean has slammed the Government’s new dental plan as figures show over 175,000 children in South West London have not been seen by an NHS dentist in 12 months.
8 Feb 2024
Bobby Dean
Bobby Dean demands "Burglary Response Guarantee" as 81% of cases go unsolved in London
New analysis from the Liberal Democrats has revealed that a staggering 52,792 burglaries went unsolved across London in the year ending September 2023.
5 Feb 2024
Bobby Dean
Community Round-Up: Supporting young people
Lib Dem candidate for Carshalton & Wallington, Bobby Dean, has been out and about in the community this month, supporting local events, charities and young people in the constituency.
29 Jul 2022
Over £4m new funding for local school
Lib Dem-run Sutton Council will invest over £4.4 million into Carshalton High School for Girls, building brand new classroom blocks and delivering improved science facilities.
28 Jul 2022
Bobby Dean
Revealed: Over half of crimes went unsolved last year by the Metropolitan Police
Over half (54%) of crimes in London between April and March 2022 were left unsolved, new analysis by the Liberal Democrats has revealed.
27 Jul 2022
Bobby Dean
St Helier A&E department at breaking point
St Helier Hospital has warned locals not to use its A&E Department unless it “really is an emergency” as the unit becomes overwhelmingly busy.
15 Jul 2022
Local Lib Dems Step in to Provide Free School Meals
Lib Dem-run Sutton Council has stepped in to ensure local children do not go hungry this Summer.
8 Jul 2022
Bobby Dean
Sutton's Conservative MPs will never be forgiven for standing by Boris Johnson through years of sleaze and scandal
Local Liberal Democrats blame loyal Conservative MPs for propping up Boris Johnson
7 Jul 2022