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
At 8am, I was interviewed by BBC Radio Manchester on what should be in the budget. I was waiting for the Chancellor to announce whether any of the measures were included, but it seems that maybe I didn't need to wait quite that long …
November 26, 2025 at 12:25 PM
At 8am, I was interviewed by BBC Radio Manchester on what should be in the budget. I was waiting for the Chancellor to announce whether any of the measures were included, but it seems that maybe I didn't need to wait quite that long …
Being able to mark the excellent work that organisations like Stockport Hydro is one of my favourite things, although I prefer not to have challenge the Minister over it because the Environment Agency have been struggling to get their side of the work done.
November 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Being able to mark the excellent work that organisations like Stockport Hydro is one of my favourite things, although I prefer not to have challenge the Minister over it because the Environment Agency have been struggling to get their side of the work done.
Starting Point in Woodley do an excellent job of helping people get online, but all too often, lack of equipment is a real block. I think the Government should be doing more to recycle their old IT kit, and put it in the hands of people who need it #IT #LisaSmartMP
November 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Starting Point in Woodley do an excellent job of helping people get online, but all too often, lack of equipment is a real block. I think the Government should be doing more to recycle their old IT kit, and put it in the hands of people who need it #IT #LisaSmartMP
With Bonnie, our wonderful rescue dog, I always have a reminder at home of the impact that fireworks can have on pets, and how important it is that we get it right on fireworks legislation.
November 20, 2025 at 7:25 AM
With Bonnie, our wonderful rescue dog, I always have a reminder at home of the impact that fireworks can have on pets, and how important it is that we get it right on fireworks legislation.
Thanks to Swim England for calling in to Parliament to highlight the life-saving importance of children learning to swim.
November 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Thanks to Swim England for calling in to Parliament to highlight the life-saving importance of children learning to swim.
Thanks to Swim England for calling in to Parliament to highlight the life-saving importance of children learning to swim.
November 19, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Thanks to Swim England for calling in to Parliament to highlight the life-saving importance of children learning to swim.
I was with my excellent colleague (and new Vice-President) Victoria Collins to hear from Compassion in World Farming ahead of the forthcoming animal welfare strategy.
November 18, 2025 at 7:15 AM
I was with my excellent colleague (and new Vice-President) Victoria Collins to hear from Compassion in World Farming ahead of the forthcoming animal welfare strategy.
I have been raising the implications of lack of funding for the Canal and River Trust since becoming an MP, and more recently the issues facing our local canals due to a lack of infrastructure investment.
www.theguardian.com/environm...
www.theguardian.com/environm...
Britain’s canals and rivers face lack of funds amid climate pressures, campaigners warn
Many waterways vulnerable to breaches and closures and face mounting maintenance costs, charity says
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I have been raising the implications of lack of funding for the Canal and River Trust since becoming an MP, and more recently the issues facing our local canals due to a lack of infrastructure investment.
www.theguardian.com/environm...
www.theguardian.com/environm...
This week I challenged the chancellor over the impact of potential changes to business rates on local businesses, who are already dealing with National Insurance hikes;
November 8, 2025 at 5:13 PM
This week I challenged the chancellor over the impact of potential changes to business rates on local businesses, who are already dealing with National Insurance hikes;
Thanks to CAMRA for coming down to Parliament. We have so many great pubs in our area, and I really support their drive to make sure they continue to thrive at the centre of our communities. #CAMRA #HazelGrove #LisaSmartMP
November 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Thanks to CAMRA for coming down to Parliament. We have so many great pubs in our area, and I really support their drive to make sure they continue to thrive at the centre of our communities. #CAMRA #HazelGrove #LisaSmartMP
Thank you to Stockport Sign Post for Carers who invited me to meet them this week and get an overview of the current landscape regarding carers in Stockport and how they are supporting them. A great team doing really important work. #SocialCare #HazelGrove #LisaSmartMP
November 8, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Thank you to Stockport Sign Post for Carers who invited me to meet them this week and get an overview of the current landscape regarding carers in Stockport and how they are supporting them. A great team doing really important work. #SocialCare #HazelGrove #LisaSmartMP
Financial education is a particular passion of mine, and I was delighted to hear that the national curriculum will be improving this. However, it is critical that schools and teachers get the support to do this, and I challenged the Secretary of State for more details on this.
November 8, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Financial education is a particular passion of mine, and I was delighted to hear that the national curriculum will be improving this. However, it is critical that schools and teachers get the support to do this, and I challenged the Secretary of State for more details on this.
Ahead of the Remembrance services across the UK and our area over the next few days, I laid a remembrance cross for Hazel Grove at Westminster this week. #WeWillRememberThem
November 7, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Ahead of the Remembrance services across the UK and our area over the next few days, I laid a remembrance cross for Hazel Grove at Westminster this week. #WeWillRememberThem
Local businesses, particularly small businesses, are the beating heart of the British economy. I challenged the Chancellor to be honest with small business owners about the cost of potential changes to business rates in the budget. #HazelGrove #LisaSmartMP #BusinessRates
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Local businesses, particularly small businesses, are the beating heart of the British economy. I challenged the Chancellor to be honest with small business owners about the cost of potential changes to business rates in the budget. #HazelGrove #LisaSmartMP #BusinessRates
Thanks to everyone who came along to my MP advice surgery on Saturday, and it was good to meet up with the team at Bredbury Library where one of the ward surgeries was taking place, as well as bump into Niki Meerman, who does so much in our community.
November 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Thanks to everyone who came along to my MP advice surgery on Saturday, and it was good to meet up with the team at Bredbury Library where one of the ward surgeries was taking place, as well as bump into Niki Meerman, who does so much in our community.
Thank you to the Fire Brigades Union Greater Manchester, for their support. I wrote to the Government to challenge them on their funding, clear national standards, and facilities for in-depth investigations. Firefighters need and deserve our support.
November 5, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Thank you to the Fire Brigades Union Greater Manchester, for their support. I wrote to the Government to challenge them on their funding, clear national standards, and facilities for in-depth investigations. Firefighters need and deserve our support.
“Lisa Smart, who remains very much a fan of PR …” I feel seen.
November 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
“Lisa Smart, who remains very much a fan of PR …” I feel seen.
Thanks to Network Rail for coming down on Friday. We discussed a range of issues, both about passenger and freight transport. The old signal box at Romiley Station is finally due to be taken down, and we looked at what can be done to improve the station and access to it.
November 3, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Thanks to Network Rail for coming down on Friday. We discussed a range of issues, both about passenger and freight transport. The old signal box at Romiley Station is finally due to be taken down, and we looked at what can be done to improve the station and access to it.
Just over a week ago I spoke to Dementia Support about their Sage House Model of care. In our constituency, there are currently around 1,572 people living with a dementia diagnosis, representing approximately 1.66% of the local population. Understanding their needs is vital.
November 2, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Just over a week ago I spoke to Dementia Support about their Sage House Model of care. In our constituency, there are currently around 1,572 people living with a dementia diagnosis, representing approximately 1.66% of the local population. Understanding their needs is vital.
This week I ensured the issue of unfair adoption pay was highlighted again, intervening in a House of Commons debate to point out the unfairness of the system towards self-employed adopters.
November 1, 2025 at 10:51 AM
This week I ensured the issue of unfair adoption pay was highlighted again, intervening in a House of Commons debate to point out the unfairness of the system towards self-employed adopters.
Among the visitors to Westminster this week were the Boaz Trust, and Manchester-based charity tackling homelessness. Thanks very much to them for the insight and understanding #BoazTrust #Westminster #LisaSmartMP
November 1, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Among the visitors to Westminster this week were the Boaz Trust, and Manchester-based charity tackling homelessness. Thanks very much to them for the insight and understanding #BoazTrust #Westminster #LisaSmartMP
I took the opportunity this week to raise the matter of Adoption Pay in a debate in the House. The Parental Leave Review is still ongoing, and this is critical to get self-employed people the same rights as those in paid employment. #Adoption #Fairness #LisaSmartMP
October 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I took the opportunity this week to raise the matter of Adoption Pay in a debate in the House. The Parental Leave Review is still ongoing, and this is critical to get self-employed people the same rights as those in paid employment. #Adoption #Fairness #LisaSmartMP
A pleasure to be in the Commons to mark the 75th anniversary of the rebuilding of the Chamber at Westminster #75th #Westminster #HouseOfCommons
October 30, 2025 at 2:24 PM
A pleasure to be in the Commons to mark the 75th anniversary of the rebuilding of the Chamber at Westminster #75th #Westminster #HouseOfCommons
Thank you to Radiotherapy UK, who came in to Westminster this week to talk to us about their #CatchUpWithCancer campaign
October 29, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Thank you to Radiotherapy UK, who came in to Westminster this week to talk to us about their #CatchUpWithCancer campaign
This week I visited the North West Ambulance Service 🚨, seeing those on the front line of getting paramedics to those in need, and finding out how we can do more to make that easier.
October 27, 2025 at 6:38 PM
This week I visited the North West Ambulance Service 🚨, seeing those on the front line of getting paramedics to those in need, and finding out how we can do more to make that easier.