Sutton Lib Dems

51 local Councillors, @Bobby_Dean and @LukeTaylorLD – standing up for Sutton.

Promoted by Sutton Liberal Democrats, Kennedy House, 5 Nightingale Rd, SM5 2DN.

[Josh Babarinde OBE MP @JoshBabarinde]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 You don’t have to be White to be English

[Bobby Dean MP 🔶 @Bobby_Dean]

I spoke to the BBC about how local people feel about Brexit now.

I think many have seen the damage it has done and understand that the world has changed with Trump.

A closer relationship with Europe is key for both our economy and national defence.

[Bobby Dean MP 🔶 @Bobby_Dean]

AI offers enormous opportunities for economic growth as well as real risks to jobs and cyber security.

But Parliament hasn't had a proper debate on it since 2023.

We can't afford to fall behind on this. We need to meet the challenges of AI head-on.

[Bobby Dean MP 🔶 @Bobby_Dean]

Very pleased to announce that I’ve been promoted to @LibDems Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury.

The economy is the number one issue facing the country. Families are struggling with the cost of living and businesses with the cost of doing business. We can’t keep treading water.

I’m looking forward to working with @libdemdaisy on the big changes needed to get our economy moving.

I’ve really enjoyed my time as Shadow Leader of the House. Congratulations to @LeeRJdillon who’s taking on the role - wishing him all the best!

Time to get to work!

[Bobby Dean MP 🔶 @Bobby_Dean]

His sentencing is a total disgrace and a betrayal of the international agreement between Britain and China.

The UK Government must impose sanctions.

[Bobby Dean MP 🔶 @Bobby_Dean]

We've got a broken energy market, a cost of living crisis and one of the most complicated tax systems in the world.

The Chancellor could have used his Budget to try and get to grips with these problems. Instead, he barely scratched the surface. A massive missed opportunity.

[Bobby Dean MP 🔶 @Bobby_Dean]

I’ll be on BBC Politics London this morning debating all things Budget and Europe with @JamesCleverly and @DannyBeales.

Tune in at 10am on BBC One.

[Bobby Dean MP 🔶 @Bobby_Dean]

Britain promised Hongkongers a route to safety. But some are being refused visas because of convictions linked to peaceful pro-democracy protests.

We must not shut the door on people persecuted for standing up for freedom. Their courage should be recognised, not held against them.

Read my op-ed on why we must honour our promise:

https://t.co/9S2X4EfoQ8

[Bobby Dean MP 🔶 @Bobby_Dean]

I’ve never seen a Budget with so many announcements that add up to so little.

Families and businesses needed bold action to bring down everyday costs and a clear plan to get our economy moving. This Budget fell well short on both.

I’ll be pressing the Chancellor on this when he comes before the Treasury Committee.

[Bobby Dean MP 🔶 @Bobby_Dean]

John Healey thought defence funding was worth resigning over when he was Defence Minister. But apparently it wasn’t worth sorting out in his first Budget as Chancellor.

Our armed forces deserve better than more promises kicked down the road.

[Bobby Dean MP 🔶 @Bobby_Dean]

This has been a treading water Budget. It's kicked the can down the road on so many decisions.

A long list of small measures doesn't add up to a proper plan for growth.

I gave LBC my thoughts on Burnham's first Budget 👇

[Liberal Democrats @LibDems]

This country needed the Chancellor to be bold today.

Bold on Europe. Bold on growth.

Unfortunately this budget does not cut it.

@LibDemDaisy

[Liberal Democrats @LibDems]

The Chancellor's budget was far too timid.

Our economy is rigged in favour of big banks, energy giants and tech companies.

The Liberal Democrats want to make them pay their fair share, tackle injustice and deliver lasting relief from the cost of living crisis.

@JoshBabarinde

[Liberal Democrats @LibDems]

Budget Day is tomorrow.

Here is what some of our Liberal Democrat MPs are calling on the Chancellor to deliver.

[Bobby Dean MP 🔶 @Bobby_Dean]

An update on maternity services at St Helier Hospital 👇

After speaking to staff and residents and reading the independent reports, I’m clear that we need to find a way to keep these vital services on site while repairs to the pipework take place.

One particularly concerning thing I’ve heard is that, if neonatal services were moved from St Helier to other hospitals, those hospitals simply would not be able to cope.

I’ll be making the case to the NHS Trust and the Health Minister to keep services at St Helier.

[Bobby Dean MP 🔶 @Bobby_Dean]

Lib Dem plan for the budget: cut your energy bills by taxing banks on unearned profits

[Bobby Dean MP 🔶 @Bobby_Dean]

Fascinating to hear Liz Truss make the argument this morning that, actually, it was the Bank of England and Treasury officials fault that the gilt markets got upset.

It had nothing to do with the £150 billion plus unfunded, unverified tax cuts she proposed.

[Bobby Dean MP 🔶 @Bobby_Dean]

It was great to be joined by 40 local businesses and CEO of @londonchamber Karim Fatehi at my pre-Budget breakfast.

They're a vital part of our community as well as our economy, and I'll be putting their concerns directly to the Chancellor when I grill him next month.

[Bobby Dean MP 🔶 @Bobby_Dean]

I've been pushing for urgent action to protect maternity services at St Helier.

We have known about these issues for years. The government must bring forward plans for our new hospital building.

Sign our petition to protect local maternity services:
https://t.co/vCjPJkJVoD

[Liberal Democrats @LibDems]

Rejoining the EU single market and customs union would boost growth, raise revenues and allow tax cuts for everyone.

The PM admits Brexit has damaged our economy—so what is he waiting for?