Burnham is getting the red-carpet treatment today. But it will be months before he faces proper scrutiny in Parliament. It's an insult to the public.

40% of local people say they can't get an NHS dentist. This crisis has been building for years. Yet the Government is only now starting to consult on a solution. That's not good enough.

The review into the maternity care crisis makes for harrowing reading. Years of under investment has left the maternity department in St Helier with unsafe pipework and there are threats that it may have to close. The government must bring forward its delayed plan for a new maternity building now.👇

The Government’s rejection of Thames Water’s rescue deal doesn’t go far enough. They should put them into administration and change the ownership. End privatisation and put the customers in charge.

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.

Despite local opposition and no clear need for additional capacity, the Environment Agency has approved an increase in waste processing at the Beddington incinerator. 1/2

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.

Youth unemployment is approaching one million – the highest it’s been in a decade. At the same time, local businesses are under real pressure. Rising business rates and higher employer National Insurance costs are making it harder to hire, invest and even stay afloat. 1/2

Today is election day! Polls are open until 10pm – make sure you have your say. Find your polling station here wheredoivote.co.uk and don't forget to bring photo ID.

When it comes to career support, the Jobcentre often feels like a last resort. Take my dad, for example. After years as a scaffolder, he couldn’t keep going and had to change careers in his 50s. But there wasn’t any real support until he was out of work and on benefits. That isn’t good enough 1/2

I recently visited St Helier Hospital to see the major upgrades to the Intensive Care and Maternity units – a big step forward. But staff were clear: the A&E is under huge pressure, with corridor care sadly becoming the norm. 1/2

We are pleased to announce the birth of our first child, Lyla! Gemma and I are so grateful to the staff at St Helier Hospital who looked after us during our extended stay. We are very pleased to be home now and to be starting this new chapter of sleepless nights and loving cuddles! 1/3

Great to visit Sutton Bus Garage and meet the drivers, engineers and managers who keep our buses running day in, day out. Reliable bus services are a lifeline for our area as one of the few parts of London without the Tube. 1/2

The Government is paying businesses to create jobs they were previously happy to create – before the cost of creating jobs became too high. It’s economic madness.

Fraud is a devastating crime that can destroy people’s life savings and plunge them into debt. In fact, it’s now the most common crime in Britain. 1/2

I really enjoyed joining Get On Downs at their recent event in Wallington. It was great to see children enjoying all the activities on offer and to hear from parents and carers about the vital support this local charity provides all year round. 1/2

The UK is in the grips of a dire housing crisis. Councils building more homes can be part of the solution. I asked the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, whether the Treasury looks at the full cost and savings of council homes before setting borrowing limits.

I pressed the Health Minister on the urgent need to extend St Helier Hospital’s A&E. My inbox is full of local people's stories about overcrowding, long waits, lack of privacy and corridor care at our hospital. (1/3)

It was a pleasure to join local residents celebrating Holi, the vibrant Hindu festival of colours, at events in Beddington Park and Manor Park. Wonderful to see our community coming together in such a joyful way.

I’ve just come out of my debate in Parliament where I pressed the Health Minister on the need for an A&E extension at St Helier Hospital. She said a fund will be made available to upgrade A&Es across the country, which is encouraging for our campaign.

Nothing Rachel Reeves announced today in her Spring Statement will be felt by people in the real world. Families still feel just as squeezed this year as they did last year. I asked the Chancellor directly: when will people actually feel things getting more affordable?

BREAKING: I've secured a debate in Parliament next week on NHS spending. I'll be making the case for expanding St Helier's A&E directly to the Health Minister.

The Labour Government's freeze on student loan repayment thresholds will hit graduates hard, whilst high interest rates mean that most of their debt is growing faster than they can pay it off.

The last time council housing was built at mass scale, we didn’t rely on private developers to deliver them. It is time to allow councils to borrow to build a new generation of social homes. They pay for themselves over the long run.

Did you know there's a small infrastructure project in Croydon that could unlock better train services for our whole borough? The proposed Croydon Area Remodelling Scheme (CARS) would be a game changer for the capacity, frequency and reliability of train services in Carshalton & Wallington.

The Environment Agency is failing our area. ❌ One year on from the Wandle Diesel Spill, the EA has still held nobody to account. ❌ Despite objections from me and Sutton Council, the EA still says it may approve incinerator expansion. I asked the Labour Government: what is going on?

St Helier Hospital’s A&E is at breaking point. Patients treated in corridors, staff stretched to the limit – enough is enough. With our new hospital building delayed for years by the Government, we need action now. We’re calling for one urgent, realistic step: extend St Helier’s A&E immediately.

At the end of April, I will be abseiling 125ft down the front of St Helier Hospital to raise money for the Epsom & St Helier Hospitals Charity! If you would like to sponsor me and help support this brilliant local charity, you can do so here: esthcharity.enthuse.com/pf/bobby-dean

My latest round-up: 1/3 🔸 Had a great visit to Carshalton Girls to discuss the impact of social media on mental well-being. 🔸 On the treasury committee we have been scrutinising the motor finance scandal. Read more: suttonlibdems.org.uk/news/article/motor-finance-scandal-thousands-of-local-victims

My latest round-up: 🔸 I visited our local St John Ambulance branch to meet the amazing volunteers and hear about the fundraising challenges they’re facing. 🔸 On the Treasury Committee, Martin Lewis gave evidence about Lifetime ISAs. Read more here: tinyurl.com/yc549knj