The NHS was born on 5th July 1948, based on the principle that good healthcare should be available to all, regardless of wealth. Over the last 72 years it has served our country well, with most services provided free at the point of delivery.

Liberal Democrat councillors and campaigners in Sutton have reacted angrily to the news that St Helier hospital will lose its maternity and A&E units - and have condemned the new Conservative MP for Carshalton & Wallington for supporting the plans. The proposals were unveiled today by NHS bosses, following a consultation which began earlier this year.

Sutton Council has made significant changes to it’s domestic abuse services in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic. We are proud to confirm that from 1st July, Sutton Council will be able to provide face-to-face appointments to support victims of domestic abuse every Wednesday morning at Sutton Baptist Church, 21 Cheam Road, Sutton, SM1 1SN.

A recent response on the ‘Go Sutton Bus’ from the Tory MP for Carshalton and Wallington has confirmed that the Sutton Conservatives just did not do any work on this issue.  

Yesterday, Lib Dem-run Sutton Council unveiled a brand new, permanent pride crossing in the town centre. The crossing, painted between Sutton's Civic Offices and the town centre serve as a key reminder that both Sutton Council and our town are open, inclusive and welcoming.

The Liberal Democrats are urging the Government to extend furlough support until it is safe to do so and bring forward bespoke packages of support for key sectors, such as hospitality, or face local unemployment.

Sutton Council have been consulting residents across the borough about parking. Residents in “Geographical Area Two” of the parking strategy (parts of Carshalton, Carshalton Beeches, Cheam and Belmont) have recently been consulted about what parking solutions they want in their area.

Last week saw Conservative MP Elliot Colburn claiming to champion the Go Sutton bus service- but a Freedom of Information request has revealed he’s never written to TfL or met with TfL officials on the matter.

The Sutton Liberal Democrats wish every member of the LGBTQ Community a happy Pride Month! In the midst of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, it may be hard to find ways to celebrate together but that does not make the month any less important.

Local councillors have warned the borough’s Tory MPs that up to 4,600 children across Sutton could go hungry if ministers do not reverse their decision to end a vital voucher scheme. A petition for local residents has also been launched.