""Obviously we want to take control of the council, that's what we're here for. We are fighting, we're doing everything we can to achieve [control]. Ultimately, it's up to the residents as to whether they want that or not, and I hope that they do.""
""It's really positive on the doorstep. It's an election that's being fought on local issues, who empties your bins, who looks after the elderly, who looks after the children, and residents really recognise our track record of delivering that as a Labour-run council.""
""Where people already have Liberal Democrat councillors, they like their councillors, they get stuff done, we sort things out for them.""
Labour and the Liberal Democrats are actively campaigning in Merton for the upcoming local council elections on May 7. Liberal Democrat leader Anthony Fairclough and Labour's Ross Garrod are both engaging in extensive outreach, with Fairclough walking 15,000 to 20,000 steps daily. Merton is a key target for the Lib Dems following their parliamentary win in 2024. Local issues are central to the campaign, with both parties emphasizing their track records. Voter engagement is crucial, especially among disillusioned residents.
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