Tag Archives: Cllr Sam Martin

LibDem Lewis accused of holding secret meeting with Reform

Posted on May 30, 2026 by insidecroydon

SUTTON SKETCH: This week’s council meeting to kick off the new four-year administration turned nasty as the ruling Liberal Democrats handed themselves more than £1m in special payments. CARL SHILTON reports  If Sutton council leader Barry “Basher” Lewis thought last … Continue reading →

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With 51 councillors, ‘Basher’ Lewis faces a fight for his survival

Posted on May 22, 2026 by insidecroydon

INSIDE SUTTON: After winning 51 of 55 seats in the local elections, you’d be forgiven for thinking everything’s going smoothly for Sutton’s LibDem council leader Barry ‘Basher’ Lewis. But ahead of next Tuesday’s annual council meeting, there’s already moves for … Continue reading →

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