Lisa Smart MP
@lisasmartmp.bsky.social
Member of Parliament for Hazel Grove constituency. Home Affairs spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats.
Promoted by HGCLD, 34 Stockport Road, Romiley SK6 3AA
Promoted by HGCLD, 34 Stockport Road, Romiley SK6 3AA
1,600 people locally are waiting ADHD assessments.The mental health trust is only funded to carry out 80 assessments a year. Private assessments come unstuck because the figures for shared care agreements don't stack up for GPs. The system is broken.
Full debate: hansard.parliament.uk/Common...
Full debate: hansard.parliament.uk/Common...
January 17, 2026 at 5:55 PM
1,600 people locally are waiting ADHD assessments.The mental health trust is only funded to carry out 80 assessments a year. Private assessments come unstuck because the figures for shared care agreements don't stack up for GPs. The system is broken.
Full debate: hansard.parliament.uk/Common...
Full debate: hansard.parliament.uk/Common...
I challenged the Minister to do use the potential of the Northern Powerhouse line to unlock better connections through the constituency on the Rose Hill train line. This is a real opportunity for growth, and it must be taken. #Trains #Tram #Powerhouse
Full debate: hansard.parliament.uk/Common...
Full debate: hansard.parliament.uk/Common...
January 16, 2026 at 5:06 PM
I challenged the Minister to do use the potential of the Northern Powerhouse line to unlock better connections through the constituency on the Rose Hill train line. This is a real opportunity for growth, and it must be taken. #Trains #Tram #Powerhouse
Full debate: hansard.parliament.uk/Common...
Full debate: hansard.parliament.uk/Common...
Following consistent pressure the Department for Transport has confirmed that they will be funding the design works to provide step free access throughout Bredbury Station! This is a major step forward for our campaign to have fair access for everyone throughout the area.
January 16, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Following consistent pressure the Department for Transport has confirmed that they will be funding the design works to provide step free access throughout Bredbury Station! This is a major step forward for our campaign to have fair access for everyone throughout the area.
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All today proved is that the lines are being drawn.
Hope, or division.
Which side are you on?
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Hope, or division.
Which side are you on?
Join us: www.libdems.org.uk/join
Join us
Become a Liberal Democrat member today.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:09 PM
All today proved is that the lines are being drawn.
Hope, or division.
Which side are you on?
Join us: www.libdems.org.uk/join
Hope, or division.
Which side are you on?
Join us: www.libdems.org.uk/join
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"Evidence shows that PR leads to higher turnout, more representative governments and more stable policymaking."
Yesterday in Parliament, several MPs raised the urgent need to fix our voting system.
Thank you @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social @ollyglover.bsky.social @lisasmartmp.bsky.social 👏👏👏
Yesterday in Parliament, several MPs raised the urgent need to fix our voting system.
Thank you @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social @ollyglover.bsky.social @lisasmartmp.bsky.social 👏👏👏
January 13, 2026 at 1:41 PM
"Evidence shows that PR leads to higher turnout, more representative governments and more stable policymaking."
Yesterday in Parliament, several MPs raised the urgent need to fix our voting system.
Thank you @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social @ollyglover.bsky.social @lisasmartmp.bsky.social 👏👏👏
Yesterday in Parliament, several MPs raised the urgent need to fix our voting system.
Thank you @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social @ollyglover.bsky.social @lisasmartmp.bsky.social 👏👏👏
Reposted by Lisa Smart MP
Watching the Jenrick Press Conference:
Really hoping a journalist asks him in the manner of Mrs Merton:
"What was it about losing the Tory leadership contest that helped you realise that the Tories had broken Britain?"
Really hoping a journalist asks him in the manner of Mrs Merton:
"What was it about losing the Tory leadership contest that helped you realise that the Tories had broken Britain?"
a woman with glasses is sitting in a crowd and says " what first attracted you to the millionaire paul daniels "
ALT: a woman with glasses is sitting in a crowd and says " what first attracted you to the millionaire paul daniels "
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January 15, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Watching the Jenrick Press Conference:
Really hoping a journalist asks him in the manner of Mrs Merton:
"What was it about losing the Tory leadership contest that helped you realise that the Tories had broken Britain?"
Really hoping a journalist asks him in the manner of Mrs Merton:
"What was it about losing the Tory leadership contest that helped you realise that the Tories had broken Britain?"
Young men are increasingly being impacted by eating disorders, and I've been pushing the Government to do more to ensure better care, particularly once people leave the units which address this directly. I look forward to the release of their new guidance.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Young men are increasingly being impacted by eating disorders, and I've been pushing the Government to do more to ensure better care, particularly once people leave the units which address this directly. I look forward to the release of their new guidance.
questions-statements.parliam...
questions-statements.parliam...
Local government is in an incredibly precarious place, so it was really important to put the case for Stockport –which lost out on additional funds by a whisker – directly to the minister, with cross-party support.
January 13, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Local government is in an incredibly precarious place, so it was really important to put the case for Stockport –which lost out on additional funds by a whisker – directly to the minister, with cross-party support.
The threats to Greenland's sovereignty show that Donald Trump is a bully. As a nation, we cannot stand for that.
January 13, 2026 at 6:09 PM
The threats to Greenland's sovereignty show that Donald Trump is a bully. As a nation, we cannot stand for that.
After I asked a question of the Department of Work and Pensions, the process of "mandatory reconsideration" has been getting a lot of coverage. This means that if the DWP gets a benefits decision wrong, claims are backdated to the original decision date.
www.manchestereveningnews.co...
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January 13, 2026 at 5:32 PM
After I asked a question of the Department of Work and Pensions, the process of "mandatory reconsideration" has been getting a lot of coverage. This means that if the DWP gets a benefits decision wrong, claims are backdated to the original decision date.
www.manchestereveningnews.co...
www.manchestereveningnews.co...
I challenged the Government last week on their failings to support farming families – and to make sure they talk to farmers in the future to make sure they don't make the same mistakes again in the future.
January 13, 2026 at 2:01 PM
I challenged the Government last week on their failings to support farming families – and to make sure they talk to farmers in the future to make sure they don't make the same mistakes again in the future.
I've pursued the Dept of Science, Innovation and Technology to push them to do more to tackle the promotion of harmful eating-disorder related content on social media.
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January 13, 2026 at 7:45 AM
I've pursued the Dept of Science, Innovation and Technology to push them to do more to tackle the promotion of harmful eating-disorder related content on social media.
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questions-statements.parliam...
I met with Minister Georgia Gould, who was in Manchester on Friday to listen to the issues around SEND provision as part of her national fact finding work. Clearly there needs to be a reset around SEND provision to improve it across the country.
January 12, 2026 at 5:47 PM
I met with Minister Georgia Gould, who was in Manchester on Friday to listen to the issues around SEND provision as part of her national fact finding work. Clearly there needs to be a reset around SEND provision to improve it across the country.
Rather than waste money on a digital ID scheme no-one wants or needs, we should be cutting people’s energy bills zurl.co/ITKvt
Keir Starmer orders Government savings raid to fund his digital ID cards
Critics say the Prime Minister should be focused on "cutting GP waiting times and energy bills" instead of his "obsession" with digital ID.
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January 10, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Rather than waste money on a digital ID scheme no-one wants or needs, we should be cutting people’s energy bills zurl.co/ITKvt
It was lovely to get such a supportive letter from the Canal and River Trust over Christmas for the work that I've been doing this year. Whether it's Marple Locks, or the impact of droughts on local canals, this is a critical for our heritage and our future.
January 7, 2026 at 5:32 PM
It was lovely to get such a supportive letter from the Canal and River Trust over Christmas for the work that I've been doing this year. Whether it's Marple Locks, or the impact of droughts on local canals, this is a critical for our heritage and our future.
I raised again the issue of mothers fleeing domestic abuse, being forced to return to the country, and even homes, where they suffered that abuse because of flaws in the Hague Convention. I am glad to see the Government listening, and starting the work needed to change this.
December 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I raised again the issue of mothers fleeing domestic abuse, being forced to return to the country, and even homes, where they suffered that abuse because of flaws in the Hague Convention. I am glad to see the Government listening, and starting the work needed to change this.
Stockport is worse off under the Labour Government's funding settlement, despite containing the most deprived part of GM. We appear to have missed out on the recovery grant by 0.01%. I want the Gov't to ensure the most vulnerable people won't be affected by their decision.
December 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Stockport is worse off under the Labour Government's funding settlement, despite containing the most deprived part of GM. We appear to have missed out on the recovery grant by 0.01%. I want the Gov't to ensure the most vulnerable people won't be affected by their decision.
It was lovely to attend the carol service at Lisburne School earlier this week, with my councillor colleagues Dan and Wendy. It's cracking to be able to support so much that is going on locally at Christmas. #MerryChristmas #HoHoHo
December 20, 2025 at 9:46 AM
It was lovely to attend the carol service at Lisburne School earlier this week, with my councillor colleagues Dan and Wendy. It's cracking to be able to support so much that is going on locally at Christmas. #MerryChristmas #HoHoHo
One of the problems with the Government's approach to development is that constituents are asked to look at the Labour Government's Local Plan for Stockport and comment on all the housebuilding that it contains, and no infrastructure. I asked the Minister to reverse that.
December 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
One of the problems with the Government's approach to development is that constituents are asked to look at the Labour Government's Local Plan for Stockport and comment on all the housebuilding that it contains, and no infrastructure. I asked the Minister to reverse that.
Misinformation is circulating online and in the real world about planning applications. No such application has been made, and it is concerning that people are going to these lengths to create division.
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Fact-checked: Application for 800 asylum seekers to be housed is not true
Discussion has been spreading online after images were shared
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December 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Misinformation is circulating online and in the real world about planning applications. No such application has been made, and it is concerning that people are going to these lengths to create division.
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I had a lovely time with Smartie at the House of Commons this week. She was the therapy dog who came in with the brilliant Spread A Smile team for their drop in this week. Anyone who has ever seen me with my lovely rescue dog Bonnie knows this would be the highlight of my week.
December 19, 2025 at 9:34 AM
I had a lovely time with Smartie at the House of Commons this week. She was the therapy dog who came in with the brilliant Spread A Smile team for their drop in this week. Anyone who has ever seen me with my lovely rescue dog Bonnie knows this would be the highlight of my week.
I've been pursuing the Department for Health and Social Care to find out what they have been doing to address the substantial waiting times affecting neurology patients: questions-statements.parliam...
December 17, 2025 at 9:44 AM
I've been pursuing the Department for Health and Social Care to find out what they have been doing to address the substantial waiting times affecting neurology patients: questions-statements.parliam...
Spent Small Business Saturday around and about meeting some of the fabulous entrepreneurs that make this area great. I also went to some cracking Christmas events such as the Christmas tree festival in Romiley, the Singalonga Santa at Chadwick, and Carols in the Park.
December 13, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Spent Small Business Saturday around and about meeting some of the fabulous entrepreneurs that make this area great. I also went to some cracking Christmas events such as the Christmas tree festival in Romiley, the Singalonga Santa at Chadwick, and Carols in the Park.
Challenged the Minister to do more to make sure that academy trust admissions policies don’t make children have to travel far further to get the places they deserve.
December 13, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Challenged the Minister to do more to make sure that academy trust admissions policies don’t make children have to travel far further to get the places they deserve.
This week I:
Took part in the Greater Manchester APPG, driving forward the agenda for Stockport in Parliament.
Used a debate on water scarcity to raise Marple Locks and the state of the Macclesfield and Peak Forest canals following recent navigation closure notices.
Took part in the Greater Manchester APPG, driving forward the agenda for Stockport in Parliament.
Used a debate on water scarcity to raise Marple Locks and the state of the Macclesfield and Peak Forest canals following recent navigation closure notices.
December 13, 2025 at 11:18 AM
This week I:
Took part in the Greater Manchester APPG, driving forward the agenda for Stockport in Parliament.
Used a debate on water scarcity to raise Marple Locks and the state of the Macclesfield and Peak Forest canals following recent navigation closure notices.
Took part in the Greater Manchester APPG, driving forward the agenda for Stockport in Parliament.
Used a debate on water scarcity to raise Marple Locks and the state of the Macclesfield and Peak Forest canals following recent navigation closure notices.