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BREAKING!
Today we're launching 'Keep Sutton Moving Forward', our manifesto for the 2026 local elections.
It showcases the bold, ambitious and vibrant ideas that the Liberal Democrats stand ready to deliver to deliver the brightest possible future for our borough.
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Jun 13
9 Health Secretaries in 10 years, and the NHS is still letting women down.
Helen has more on our demands for a serious women's health strategy. ⬇️
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Jun 12
What a win for Sutton and beyond. Decades in the making. Liberal Democrats roll up our sleeves and get stuff done👇
Jun 11
Great news today as we have secured funding for an extension of St Helier's A & E.
The project will cost nearly £60 million and will go a long way to ending corridor care.
I am going to keep the pressure on to make sure that we see spades in the ground as quickly as possible, and will keep people updated every step of the way.
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Recognition is not enough. Carers need support. Here's our top 6 recommendations or read the full London Addembly report here: london.gov.uk/who-we-are/wha…
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Jun 11
This is a wake-up call for Starmer and Burnham.
Stop repeating the mistakes of the Conservatives and get serious about funding our armed forces properly.
We cannot afford years more political chaos while our national security is put at risk.
ALT JOHN HEALEY RESIGNS AS DEFENCE SECRETARY: "Since then, you have been unable, and the Treasury has been unwilling, to commit the resources that the nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising threats."
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HUGE NEWS: We Won!!!
After our long campaign, St Helier’s A&E will now get £57 million for its much needed upgrade and extension
This is the win that the people of Sutton have been waiting for, and we’re so proud to have led the fight to make it happen.
suttonlibdems.org.uk/news/ar…
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Jun 11
Great news today as we have secured funding for an extension of St Helier's A & E.
The project will cost nearly £60 million and will go a long way to ending corridor care.
I am going to keep the pressure on to make sure that we see spades in the ground as quickly as possible, and will keep people updated every step of the way.
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A snapshot of my week which also involved a great amount of casework related to my roles on the Fire, Transport and Economy Commitee. 👇🏽
ALT Spoke about Islamophobia and the need to do more in combatting this hate crime on the British Muslim Trust webinar Met London Travel Watch to discuss passenger experiences on our transport system Learnt about inclusive design at the Merton LibDems member event Questioned resident groups and businesses about the economic impact of Oxford St pedestrianisation Attended the Debt Free Advice 20 years anniversary and launch of London’s financial health check.
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Jun 5
It takes mums six weeks to recover from this. But Dads get two weeks off as statutory leave.
Given how common caesarean is now, surely alignment with recovery time is the minimum the state could do for parents?
Jun 5
One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows bbc.in/4v2IxsU
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Jun 5
Despite local opposition and no clear need for additional capacity, the Environment Agency has approved an increase in waste processing at the Beddington incinerator.
Alongside colleagues, I have written to the Environment Secretary calling for an urgent review of the decision. You can read our letter below.
We will continue to challenge this decision and ensure that residents' voices are heard.
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Jun 2
Britain's history with Private Finance Initiatives (PFI) has been miserable.
But something our politics hasn't caught up with is that other nations learnt lessons from our pioneering failures and are now successfully deploying private finance to deliver infrastructure at scale.
The state needs to be a more capable partner. We need better procurement negotiators and better contract managers.
But if we get that right, we can boost growth much faster by working in true partnership.
theguardian.com/society/2026…
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Jun 2
We cannot increase our reliance on US technology while the President is tearing up the rules-based order and threatening our allies.
Ministers must wake up to reality, cancel their misguided F-35A order, and buy British jets instead.
ALT Image showing a variety of Typhoon jets surrounding the words 'Dump Trump and Buy British'.
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May 29
There is good in Blair's essay in that he tries to shift focus onto big systemic challenges and not just personality battles and popular issues.
But it falls down for me on solutions and particularly on his theory of solutions. He says:
"Put policy first and politics last. So, you begin with the question: what is the right answer?"
This is the worst of New Labour's approach to politics. As if somehow there is simply a scientific, objective, values absent answer to everything we just need to find and implement.
This is almost never true. Evidence is contested. Outcomes are difficult to replicate and scale.
In economic and social policy, politics has to come first because you will always advocate for policy based on what you *believe* will work best. You must be upfront about your belief set and argue why it is best.
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May 28
Tough questions need to be asked about young people’s pathway to welfare, which is far too direct. But fixing the jobs market is critical.
Hospitality jobs have halved in four years. Government tax policy has directly led to job destruction in this sector. With it has gone millions of young people’s first job opportunity.
When pulling the tax lever, it cannot just be seen as revenue raising. Thought has to be given to the wider economic consequences.
It’s no good coming up with clever schemes to improve CVs or hand out bungs to businesses to create short term placements. The state’s role should not be so reactive. It should be creating the conditions required for a flourishing jobs market - shaping it, not correcting it.
theguardian.com/money/2026/m…
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May 27
The student loan system has changed beyond recognition since its introduction.
It would be unacceptable to change the terms of a loan in this way anywhere else.
Really glad my Committee is looking into it and so many are engaging.
May 27
💰 STUDENT LOANS ⬇️
Chair of the Treasury Select Committee, Dame @Meg_HillierMP, says ‘the message has landed’ and ‘the massive scale and strength of frustration and upset is powerful’ on the issue
Some of the findings of the evidence received by the committee is stark, including what the govt’s own promotional material did and DIDN’T tell prospective students 🧵
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May 26
Wishing a happy and blessed Eid Al Adha to everyone celebrating in the UK and around the world.
Eid Mubarak!
ALT Eid-Al-Adha Mubarak Graphic
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May 27
We will continue to be at the whim of volatile global markets, dictators like Putin and warmongers like Trump until we completely break the link between electricity and gas prices.
Liberal Democrats have a plan to do this and a fully costed package to halve energy bills in the next decade.
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May 25
While Farage pockets millions as a "reward" for Brexit, the rest of us are left with soaring energy bills, deep political chaos, and a broken economy.
He only cares about himself and his wealthy donors. It is up to all of us to make sure he never becomes Prime Minister.
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London is a place for people of all faiths and none, and a lot of my work this week has been about making sure every voice is heard. It’s an honour to do my Assembly work on behalf of all Londoners.
ALT My Weekly Update Hina Bokhari OBE AM • Attended an Eid Al-Adha Celebration Event with Naz Legacy Foundation • Attended a briefing with Palestine Solidarity Campaign on the Met’s links with AI firm Palantir. • Challenged officers at a London Assembly Oversight Committee on how we are fighting to combat Islamophobia across our city. • Questioned the Mayor on what he is doing to secure funds from central government needed to fund 300 officers to counter the threat to Jewish Londoners. • Visited Farnham Mosque with the elected district councillor Adeel Shah * Joining Lambeth LibDems this weekend at their by-election campaign Friday 22nd May 2026
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May 20
MPs tonight have a chance to back our amendment, restore a strong trading relationship with Europe and turbo-charge our economy.
It's time for a UK-EU customs union.
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May 20
Fascinating visit to Zotefoams in Beddington – a global manufacturer employing hundreds of people in our area.
They produce high-quality products used in everything from construction and cars to planes and footwear.
Great to see a business like this thriving locally.
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