Statements on the death of Her Majesty The Queen

Following the sad news of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II, Liberal Democrat spokespeople have issued the following statements.

Statement from Carshalton & Wallington Parliamentary Candidate, Bobby Dean:

"Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was an extraordinary woman who saw extraordinary change during her reign. The outpouring of emotion from across the country and the world, demonstrates just how many lives the Queen touched during her lifetime.

"My deepest thoughts are with the family who knew her as mother, grandmother and great grandmother at this difficult time."

The Worshipful the Mayor of the London Borough of Sutton, Councillor Trish Fivey said:

"Queen Elizabeth II served this nation dutifully for over 70 years. Our sadness at this time is shared by people across the globe as we remember with affection and gratitude the lifetime of service given by our longest-reigning Monarch.

"Upon her visit to The Royal Marsden Trust in Sutton in 1963, she left a huge impression on the newly-established hospital and its staff.

"Flags at the Civic Offices in Sutton have been lowered to half-mast as a mark of respect and on behalf of the people of Sutton we pledge our support to her Successor, King Charles III.

"Thank you."

Statement from the Leader of the Council, Councillor Ruth Dombey:

“Her Majesty The Queen was an inspirational figure whose decades of public service have touched countless lives. The London Borough of Sutton mourns with the Royal Family for what is a loss for the United Kingdom and the wider Commonwealth of Nations. Over the coming days, we will support residents in paying their respects in an appropriate way.”

Statement from Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey:

"We are all deeply mourning the profound loss of a great monarch who served our country so faithfully all her life and who was loved the world over.

“For many people, including myself, The Queen was an ever-fixed mark in our lives. As the world changed around us and politicians came and went, The Queen was our nation’s constant.

“The Queen represented duty and courage, as well as warmth and compassion. She was a living reminder of our collective past, of the greatest generation and their sacrifices for our freedom.

“My thoughts and prayers today go especially to the Royal Family. And they also go to people in every corner of the world whose lives she touched. Today our family of nations is in mourning, as we also remember the steadfastness, resolve and love Queen Elizabeth brought to the world.”