@suttonlibdems.bsky.social
This is what we will do - stand up against those who seek to divide us, and keep Sutton united behind tolerance and equality.
In these dark times, Sutton needs a firewall against rising hate and division. We will be that firewall.
In these dark times, Sutton needs a firewall against rising hate and division. We will be that firewall.
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
This is what we will do - stand up against those who seek to divide us, and keep Sutton united behind tolerance and equality.
In these dark times, Sutton needs a firewall against rising hate and division. We will be that firewall.
In these dark times, Sutton needs a firewall against rising hate and division. We will be that firewall.
And Deputy Leader Sam Martin hit out at the language of an “Island of Strangers” - and underscored how important it is that we build a firewall against hate and extremism.
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
And Deputy Leader Sam Martin hit out at the language of an “Island of Strangers” - and underscored how important it is that we build a firewall against hate and extremism.
And returning to Sutton West & East Cheam, Cllr Qasim Esak made an impassioned speech about the sacrifices his own family have made in defence of this country - our Commonwealth heritage proves “We are a nation shaped not by one people - but by many who believed in Britain.”
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
And returning to Sutton West & East Cheam, Cllr Qasim Esak made an impassioned speech about the sacrifices his own family have made in defence of this country - our Commonwealth heritage proves “We are a nation shaped not by one people - but by many who believed in Britain.”
Sutton Central’s councillor Richard Choi reminded us all of the historic and moral commitment that the BNO passport scheme represents - and that Hong Kongers take seriously their role contributing to Sutton’s community as a result - including by staffing our local foodbank.
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Sutton Central’s councillor Richard Choi reminded us all of the historic and moral commitment that the BNO passport scheme represents - and that Hong Kongers take seriously their role contributing to Sutton’s community as a result - including by staffing our local foodbank.
Carshalton Central’s councillor Isabel Araujo highlighted her own experience - and reminded us that it takes courage, perseverance & determination to leave your home country - and that courage and kindness can build bridges stronger than any prejudice.
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Carshalton Central’s councillor Isabel Araujo highlighted her own experience - and reminded us that it takes courage, perseverance & determination to leave your home country - and that courage and kindness can build bridges stronger than any prejudice.
Sutton West and East Cheam’s councillor Christopher Woolmer spoke movingly about the experience of his wife - and how stripping away the rights of those with IDLR would break the promises given to people in the past, who have made their whole lives here.
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Sutton West and East Cheam’s councillor Christopher Woolmer spoke movingly about the experience of his wife - and how stripping away the rights of those with IDLR would break the promises given to people in the past, who have made their whole lives here.
Carshalton Central councillor Andrew Jenner spoke about the need to highlight the huge contribution immigrant communities have made to Sutton.
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Carshalton Central councillor Andrew Jenner spoke about the need to highlight the huge contribution immigrant communities have made to Sutton.
Sutton North’s Ruth Dombey spoke of her family’s own heritage fleeing persecution in Russian occupied Poland,
and of her pride at living in a country that has “decency at its very core”.
and of her pride at living in a country that has “decency at its very core”.
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Sutton North’s Ruth Dombey spoke of her family’s own heritage fleeing persecution in Russian occupied Poland,
and of her pride at living in a country that has “decency at its very core”.
and of her pride at living in a country that has “decency at its very core”.
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At tonight’s full council meeting, we have reiterated our commitment to defending the values of modern, diverse and welcoming Sutton against those who seek to divide us.
Cllr Barry Lewis opened the debate with a vision for his grandchildren.
At tonight’s full council meeting, we have reiterated our commitment to defending the values of modern, diverse and welcoming Sutton against those who seek to divide us.
Cllr Barry Lewis opened the debate with a vision for his grandchildren.
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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At tonight’s full council meeting, we have reiterated our commitment to defending the values of modern, diverse and welcoming Sutton against those who seek to divide us.
Cllr Barry Lewis opened the debate with a vision for his grandchildren.
At tonight’s full council meeting, we have reiterated our commitment to defending the values of modern, diverse and welcoming Sutton against those who seek to divide us.
Cllr Barry Lewis opened the debate with a vision for his grandchildren.
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An amazing Sutton Mid-Autumn Festival 2025! Thousands attended, powered by 60+ volunteers, 100~ performers, & 15 orgs.
Huge thanks to @luketaylorld.bsky.social & Cllr Barry Lewis for their inspiring speeches! And immense gratitude to key partners People Arise Now & F.C. Sutton Hongkonger.
Huge thanks to @luketaylorld.bsky.social & Cllr Barry Lewis for their inspiring speeches! And immense gratitude to key partners People Arise Now & F.C. Sutton Hongkonger.
October 4, 2025 at 10:49 PM
An amazing Sutton Mid-Autumn Festival 2025! Thousands attended, powered by 60+ volunteers, 100~ performers, & 15 orgs.
Huge thanks to @luketaylorld.bsky.social & Cllr Barry Lewis for their inspiring speeches! And immense gratitude to key partners People Arise Now & F.C. Sutton Hongkonger.
Huge thanks to @luketaylorld.bsky.social & Cllr Barry Lewis for their inspiring speeches! And immense gratitude to key partners People Arise Now & F.C. Sutton Hongkonger.
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Polls are interesting, but when parties run campaigns, and they are asked who they back to stand up for them, the only party challenging Reform are the Lib Dems.
I'm sure that this trend will get the media coverage it warrants.
I'm sure that this trend will get the media coverage it warrants.
Aggregate Result of the 139 Council By-Elections (for 142 Seats) since the 2025 Local Elections:
RFM: 49 (+42)
LDM: 43 (+16)
CON: 15 (-16)
LAB: 13 (-33)
GRN: 11 (+2)
Ind: 6 (-4)
Local: 3 (-5)
SNP: 1 (-1)
PLC: 1 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
RFM: 49 (+42)
LDM: 43 (+16)
CON: 15 (-16)
LAB: 13 (-33)
GRN: 11 (+2)
Ind: 6 (-4)
Local: 3 (-5)
SNP: 1 (-1)
PLC: 1 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
October 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Polls are interesting, but when parties run campaigns, and they are asked who they back to stand up for them, the only party challenging Reform are the Lib Dems.
I'm sure that this trend will get the media coverage it warrants.
I'm sure that this trend will get the media coverage it warrants.
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People who have come to the United Kingdom legally, played by the rules and made it their home do not need to “go home”. This is their home.
I've written to Kemi Badenoch to give her the chance to reject these divisive calls from her frontbencher Katie Lam.
I've written to Kemi Badenoch to give her the chance to reject these divisive calls from her frontbencher Katie Lam.
October 22, 2025 at 8:32 AM
People who have come to the United Kingdom legally, played by the rules and made it their home do not need to “go home”. This is their home.
I've written to Kemi Badenoch to give her the chance to reject these divisive calls from her frontbencher Katie Lam.
I've written to Kemi Badenoch to give her the chance to reject these divisive calls from her frontbencher Katie Lam.
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Scrapping the two child benefit cap could lift 630,000 children out of poverty, says the IFS. My @libdems.org.uk MP colleagues and I will continue to urge the Government to scrap the cap - let’s hope it’s in the Budget www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
The £3.6 billion scheme which could lift 630,000 children out of poverty
Scrapping the two-child benefit cap would be among the most cost-effective ways to reduce child poverty, the Institute for Fiscal Studies has said
www.independent.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Scrapping the two child benefit cap could lift 630,000 children out of poverty, says the IFS. My @libdems.org.uk MP colleagues and I will continue to urge the Government to scrap the cap - let’s hope it’s in the Budget www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Brilliant to see our campaign in Sutton for a new 96-place SEND school in Rosehill pay off as the contract for the Angel Hill School is signed, with work set to begin in the next few months.
www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/re...
www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/re...
October 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Brilliant to see our campaign in Sutton for a new 96-place SEND school in Rosehill pay off as the contract for the Angel Hill School is signed, with work set to begin in the next few months.
www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/re...
www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/news/view/re...
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Russia is murdering civilians in Ukraine every night, please don’t forget that this is going on.
Russia is a terrorist state, and it had paid agents at the very top of Nigel’s Reform Ltd.
Reform are rotten to the core, and traitors to our country and must be challenged at every turn.
Russia is a terrorist state, and it had paid agents at the very top of Nigel’s Reform Ltd.
Reform are rotten to the core, and traitors to our country and must be challenged at every turn.
💔As of now, there are 6 known deaths, including two children, and 17 injured. Residential buildings and mainly energy sectors were hit, — Zelensky.
October 22, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Russia is murdering civilians in Ukraine every night, please don’t forget that this is going on.
Russia is a terrorist state, and it had paid agents at the very top of Nigel’s Reform Ltd.
Reform are rotten to the core, and traitors to our country and must be challenged at every turn.
Russia is a terrorist state, and it had paid agents at the very top of Nigel’s Reform Ltd.
Reform are rotten to the core, and traitors to our country and must be challenged at every turn.
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On Christmas morning 2021, Lillie Clack was hit by a drunk driver travelling up to 100mph. She died three days later.
Her family have been bravely fighting for Lillie's law, which I'm backing. It is right that we permanently revoke someone's license if found guilty of death by careless driving.
Her family have been bravely fighting for Lillie's law, which I'm backing. It is right that we permanently revoke someone's license if found guilty of death by careless driving.
October 22, 2025 at 12:11 PM
On Christmas morning 2021, Lillie Clack was hit by a drunk driver travelling up to 100mph. She died three days later.
Her family have been bravely fighting for Lillie's law, which I'm backing. It is right that we permanently revoke someone's license if found guilty of death by careless driving.
Her family have been bravely fighting for Lillie's law, which I'm backing. It is right that we permanently revoke someone's license if found guilty of death by careless driving.
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We cannot let hate win.
October 17, 2025 at 6:22 PM
We cannot let hate win.
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Quite astonishing that the Conservatives now have MPs calling for revoking people's right to live in the UK.
Until now only the far right have proposed that.
Until now only the far right have proposed that.
Katie Lam has made a video - focusing on not giving new ILR grants to people who don't have it
But quietly including the Conservative proposal to be the first government since Idi Amin in 1972 to revoke the permanent leave to remain, then expel: she underplays to what extent
x.com/Katie_Lam_MP...
But quietly including the Conservative proposal to be the first government since Idi Amin in 1972 to revoke the permanent leave to remain, then expel: she underplays to what extent
x.com/Katie_Lam_MP...
x.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Quite astonishing that the Conservatives now have MPs calling for revoking people's right to live in the UK.
Until now only the far right have proposed that.
Until now only the far right have proposed that.
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People who have come to the United Kingdom legally, played by the rules and made it their home do not need to “go home”. This is their home.
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk has written to Kemi Badenoch to give her the chance to reject these divisive calls from her frontbencher Katie Lam.
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk has written to Kemi Badenoch to give her the chance to reject these divisive calls from her frontbencher Katie Lam.
October 22, 2025 at 8:48 AM
People who have come to the United Kingdom legally, played by the rules and made it their home do not need to “go home”. This is their home.
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk has written to Kemi Badenoch to give her the chance to reject these divisive calls from her frontbencher Katie Lam.
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk has written to Kemi Badenoch to give her the chance to reject these divisive calls from her frontbencher Katie Lam.
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If Labour agree that the Tories' botched Brexit deal is hurting our country, they should stop complaining and start fixing it.
Starting with a new UK-EU customs union.
Starting with a new UK-EU customs union.
October 23, 2025 at 7:45 AM
If Labour agree that the Tories' botched Brexit deal is hurting our country, they should stop complaining and start fixing it.
Starting with a new UK-EU customs union.
Starting with a new UK-EU customs union.
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Great to join the parliamentary event today on the BNO route and the threat of the 10-year settlement change.
Huge thanks to @luketaylorld.bsky.social , EmilyDarlingtonMP & Carmen Lau from HKDC for hosting. I was proud to share our community's concerns with Cllr AndyNg and fellow activists.
Huge thanks to @luketaylorld.bsky.social , EmilyDarlingtonMP & Carmen Lau from HKDC for hosting. I was proud to share our community's concerns with Cllr AndyNg and fellow activists.
October 20, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Great to join the parliamentary event today on the BNO route and the threat of the 10-year settlement change.
Huge thanks to @luketaylorld.bsky.social , EmilyDarlingtonMP & Carmen Lau from HKDC for hosting. I was proud to share our community's concerns with Cllr AndyNg and fellow activists.
Huge thanks to @luketaylorld.bsky.social , EmilyDarlingtonMP & Carmen Lau from HKDC for hosting. I was proud to share our community's concerns with Cllr AndyNg and fellow activists.
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Big thanks to speakers @luketaylorld.bsky.social, Mike Martin MP, and Lee Wing-Tat for their valuable insights! Thanks @suttonlibdems.bsky.social for hosting the "Hong Kong, Global Security & Your Future" event last night. It was great to see so many #Hongkongers attend.
August 13, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Big thanks to speakers @luketaylorld.bsky.social, Mike Martin MP, and Lee Wing-Tat for their valuable insights! Thanks @suttonlibdems.bsky.social for hosting the "Hong Kong, Global Security & Your Future" event last night. It was great to see so many #Hongkongers attend.
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"The way to see off the populist right isn’t to cower in its shadow; it’s to step up and offer a compelling, positive alternative."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk calling for a new, positive relationship with Europe including a UK-EU customs union.
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk calling for a new, positive relationship with Europe including a UK-EU customs union.
August 6, 2025 at 6:38 PM
"The way to see off the populist right isn’t to cower in its shadow; it’s to step up and offer a compelling, positive alternative."
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk calling for a new, positive relationship with Europe including a UK-EU customs union.
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk calling for a new, positive relationship with Europe including a UK-EU customs union.
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The world is looking on in horror as Netanyahu's Government plots to lock Gaza's entire population into effectively a giant prison.
The Prime Minister should make it clear that the UK won't stand idly by, starting by sanctioning Netanyahu himself.
The Prime Minister should make it clear that the UK won't stand idly by, starting by sanctioning Netanyahu himself.
July 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The world is looking on in horror as Netanyahu's Government plots to lock Gaza's entire population into effectively a giant prison.
The Prime Minister should make it clear that the UK won't stand idly by, starting by sanctioning Netanyahu himself.
The Prime Minister should make it clear that the UK won't stand idly by, starting by sanctioning Netanyahu himself.
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It’s about time the Government came to its senses. We @libdems.org.uk have been demanding Ofwat be scrapped since 2022.
We need a tough, effective regulator that finally puts the people of Epsom & Ewell + our waterways first, not Thames Water executives + their profits.
buff.ly/2iL8EXx
We need a tough, effective regulator that finally puts the people of Epsom & Ewell + our waterways first, not Thames Water executives + their profits.
buff.ly/2iL8EXx
Ofwat to be abolished as ministers look to create new water regulator
Move follows intense criticism of utilities over sewage spills, shareholder payouts and ballooning debts
www.theguardian.com
July 18, 2025 at 8:53 PM
It’s about time the Government came to its senses. We @libdems.org.uk have been demanding Ofwat be scrapped since 2022.
We need a tough, effective regulator that finally puts the people of Epsom & Ewell + our waterways first, not Thames Water executives + their profits.
buff.ly/2iL8EXx
We need a tough, effective regulator that finally puts the people of Epsom & Ewell + our waterways first, not Thames Water executives + their profits.
buff.ly/2iL8EXx