Kingston’s MP has thanked the former leader of the council for her work during the Covid pandemic.

Lib Dem Caroline Kerr, who only became leader at the start of the pandemic in March 2020, resigned in October.

At the time she said she took the decision with “a heavy heart” but didn’t specify exact reasons for it.

Sir Ed Davey, who is the Lib Dem party leader, says Ms Kerr saw the borough through one of its toughest times.