I would like to thank Sutton Guardian for its comprehensive election coverage and for sponsoring candidate debates.

I would also like to thank the 5,546 people who voted for me. I was a pioneering candidate for Labour and your votes for me will give confidence to others.

While Labour did not win this time, we will continue our campaigning – especially on a longterm future for St Helier Hospital and school site issues – to hold this Government, the council and new MP Paul Scully to account.

EMILY BROTHERS
Address supplied