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Welcome to Sutton Liberal Democrats
Sutton Liberal Democrats are proud to work for you across Sutton and represent you all year round. Sutton Borough Council is Liberal Democrat controlled, with Liberal Democrat Councillors representing much of the Borough.
At Parliamentary level, the borough is covered by two parliamentary constituencies, "Sutton and Cheam" - represented by Liberal Democrat MP Paul Burstow and "Carshalton and Wallington" - represented by Liberal Democrat MP Tom Brake.
Find out what is happening in your area.
2,000+ Local Residents say 'No' to Post Office Closures
Thu 3rd Apr 2008
2000, that's the number of petition signatures and letters dropped off to the Department of Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform in Victoria Street, Westminster yesterday lunchtime by a delegation of Sutton's politicians; Cllr Ruth Dombey and Cllr Simon Wales, Paul Burstow MP and Tom Brake MP.
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Read "2,000+ Local Residents say 'No' to Post Office Closures" in full (279 words).
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GLA Election Day - 1st May
Sun 30th Mar 2008
Abigail is a local resident and knows the issues that matter to you. Already a councillor, she has been campaigning hard in the area. She is keen to join the already strong Liberal Democrat Team in Sutton in the capacity of London Assembly member, where she will be able to represent your views, especially in areas like transport, crime and the environment.
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Read "GLA Election Day - 1st May" in full (88 words).
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Archive of earlier news stories.
Printed and hosted by Prater Raines Ltd, 82b Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BX.
Published and promoted by Sutton Borough Liberal Democrats, Room 2, Kennedy House, 5 Nightingale Road, Carshalton, Surrey SM5 2DN.
The views expressed are those of the party, not of the service provider.
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| Carshalton & Wallington General Election Result |
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Turnout: 43061 (64%)
40.3%
Liberal Democrat: 17357 (−4.7%)
37.8%
Conservative: 16289 (+4%)
17.2%
Labour: 7396 (−1.2%)
View the results in detail.
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| Sutton & Cheam General Election Result |
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Turnout: 41932 (66%)
47.1%
Liberal Democrat: 19768 (−1.7%)
40.4%
Conservative: 16922 (+2.4%)
11.8%
Labour: 4954 (−1.4%)
View the results in detail.
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| Quotes of the Week |
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"Holding someone without charge for 42 days adds nothing of value to the investigation, prosecution or conviction of terrorists. "
Liberal Democrat Shadow Attorney General Lord (Martin) Thomas
Comment ahead of the Second Reading of the Counter-Terrorism Bill in the House of Lords - 8 July
"Opponents of Mugabe's regime are at serious risk of being tortured or killed if they are sent back to Zimbabwe. I am dismayed that the Home Office seems intent on pushing ahead with deportations at the earliest opportunity. "
Chris Huhne, Lib Dem Home Affairs Spokesman
www.libdems.org.uk - 8 July
"Schools' performance in recognising and tackling homophobia should be an assessed criterion in Ofsted school inspections. "
Lib Dem Leader Nick Clegg
www.bbc.co.uk/news/ - 7 July
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