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Lisa Smart MP inside the paramedic team's ambulance.

Thanks to Jack and Jade who took me out to see what life as an emergency paramedic team is about. They were excellent, although it brought home what support is needed to stop NHS staff from being restricted by the conditions in which they sometimes work. #LisaSmartMP #NHS #SteppingHill #Health

It is always a pleasure to campaign alongside Nathaniel Yates, and in a debate this week on our ambition to get a new train station for Cheadle, both Tom Morrison and I were able to champion his work to get accessibility for train stations across Greater Manchester. #LisaSmartMP #AccessForAll

I was on GB News this week …

… talking about Peter Mandelson, and whether the Prime Minister should be up in front of the Government's ethics adviser over the apparent discrepancies between what he has said, and the evidence that has come forward.

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We can't legislate for poor judgement by the Prime Minister, but we can legislate to improve policy and process weaknesses. The Government must bring forward legislation sooner rather than later. #LisaSmartMP #HazelGrove #Westminster #Parliament

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The potential for fraud from scam calls is growing and growing, and it is vital that more is done to clamp down on these crimes, and ensure telecommunications companies are doing everything they can to prevent it. #LisaSmartMP #HazelGrove #Westminster #Parliament

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Lisa Smart MP asks a question in parliament.

When Stepping Hill had temporary restrictions on who could visit due tot he norovirus outbreak, it highlighted how important good access to information was for carers, friends and relatives. That's why I'm pushing for the best possible standards across the country. #LisaSmartMP

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Having visited the Marple Repair cafe recently, and seen the brilliant work that they are doing, I've been asking questions of the Minister on what else they can do to promote these brilliant groups. #LisaSmartMP #constituency #community #support

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Lisa Smart MP asking a question in Parliament.

As well as pursuing the Minister in Parliament, I have been chasing her department to get a more thorough response to the need to ensure financial education really does get the place it deserves on our curriculum, and teachers get the support they need to deliver it. #LisaSmartMP

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Where is the new accountability for politicians? Where are the robust measures to really stamp out corruption and interference?

The Representation of the People Bill before Parliament needs to do far more to stamp out the scandals that have rocked our democracy. #LisaSmartMP #Westminster

Lisa Smart MP asking a question in Parliament.

When it comes to early assessment of health needs, too may people end up putting off their health needs until it is critical, which is why it is essential to get more training professionals in the right posts. #LisaSmartMP #NHS #SteppingHill #Health

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Financial education is a particular passion of mine, and I took the opportunity to press the minister this week on what support teachers need to be able to deliver the required education for children, as this is something that is embedded at such a young age. #LisaSmartMP

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Thanks to everyone who came along to my MP surgery on Saturday. It's an opportunity to hear from people with particularly complex or involved cases.

My phenomenal casework team recently passed 16,000 cases; we'll continue to work through as many as we can, as quickly as we can.

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Lisa Smart MP with the RNIB

Lisa Smart MP and Councillor Angie Clark with the RNIB

Lisa Smart MP and Councillor Angie Clark with the RNIB

Thank you to the RNIB for the guided walk near the office in Romiley, giving me a flavour of what it is like to experience the area with a visual impairment. #LisaSmartMP #constituency #community #support

Lisa Smart MP asking a question in Parliament.

While the Grenfell disaster put the failure to deal with fire safety on the national agenda, more still needs to be done to ensure people are not exposed to the cost of repairs and remediation. #LisaSmartMP #HazelGrove #Westminster #Parliament

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Lisa Smart MP looks at the results of her test for Heart Valve Disease at the Heart Valve Voice event at Parliament.

I was at a Parliamentary event for the Heart Valve Foundation on Wednesday, and got my heart tested (yes, I do have a heart – feel free to make jokes about the rest of the Wizard of Oz characters). Their work is vital for early detection of heart disease. #LisaSmartMP #HazelGrove #Health

Improving the effectiveness of the family court system is vital to ensuring children are properly protected, and we can find the best ways forward for families. #LisaSmartMP #HazelGrove #Westminster #Parliament

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Thanks very much to Bhav Patel, and the Federation of Independent Retailers, for inviting me down to Heaviley to talk about issues facing the small business sector – particularly around business rates and energy costs. Extremely insightful and helpful. #LisaSmartMP #constituency #community #support

Lisa Smart MP asking a question at Westminster.

I asked last week about delays on processing applications at the DVLA, and followed up by asking about the impact of their new casework system. A new "medical services" portal is due to come online in April, to hopefully speed those up. #LisaSmartMP #HazelGrove

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Lisa Smart MP with the team from the Wavers Community Cafe.

What a lovely reception at the Wavers Cafe at Offerton Community Centre. A great bunch of people making a real difference in the community. If you haven't been yet, you really should. #LisaSmartMP #constituency #community #support

Lisa Smart MP, campaigner Niki Meerman and the brilliant team providing affordable food in Woodley.

Lisa Smart MP and campaigner Niki Meerman in the storage area with the team providing affordable food in Woodley.

Lisa Smart MP being shown round the facilities.

Thanks to the brilliant people who run the Woodley Pantry for taking the time to show me and Woodley campaigner Niki Meerman what they are doing for our local community. It's people like them that make our brilliant area what it is. #LisaSmartMP #constituency #community #support

Lisa Smart MP asking questions in Westminster.

The Report Fraud services was launched in December last year, and you can find out more about it at buff.ly/sauYlsh. I've been asking the Government about the early indications of how it is performing. #LisaSmartMP #HazelGrove #Westminster #Parliament

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Lisa Smart MP talking to students at Hazel Grove High School

It is always great to visit local schools, and hear the range of concerns that young people have about our communities and our politics. I was at Hazel Grove High School this week, and I find it reassuring to know how much the young people of our area care. #LisaSmartMP #community #education #future

With inflation pushing at the cost of living in all directions, it is vital that people don't get caught out by sudden increases in subscriptions on contracts for phone and TV. That's why I'm pushing the Gov't to do more to ensure people are kept informed and protected. #LisaSmartMP

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Nathaniel Yates with Lisa Smart MP outside the ramped access to the front of Bredbury Station

Good to check in with local accessible trains campaigner Nathaniel Yates to discuss the progress towards making Bredbury Station accessible, and what else we still need to achieve to get the work completed. #LisaSmartMP #constituency #community #support #trains #accessible

I spoke in the House about the imprisonment of Jimmy Lai, and the threats to Hong Kongers across the UK and in our area. We must stand up for freedom, and the safety of our friends, allies and in many cases our neighbours. #LisaSmartMP #HazelGrove #Westminster #Parliament

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I am well aware of the work going on to improve safety and security around Woodley precinct locally, and have been talking to the police about more use of their mobile station across the constituency. I raised the issue of closed police stations in the House this week. #LisaSmartMP

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Lisa Smart MP with some of the police officers taking part in Operation AVRO.

Lisa Smart MP with the police team in front of one of their mobile units.

Lisa Smart MP looking through a hand held speed camera with a police officer.

The team behind Operation AVRO do a great job across Stockport in keeping our communities safe. Getting more visible policing is a real benefit to our community, and the more we can have, the better. #LisaSmartMP #constituency #community #support #GMP #OperationAVRO

Lisa Smart MP, Josh Babarinde MP and volunteers from the local Lib Dems out in Woodley on Thursday.

Thanks to Party President Josh Babarinde for coming out canvassing in Woodley this week. Community politics is at the heart of what it is to be a Lib Dem #LisaSmartMP #constituency #community #support

Lisa Smart MP in Westminster. She submitted a written question on licence processing through the DVLA.

A lot of people have been in touch with issues over DVLA processing times, and I've been looking to get more information. The new casework system will hopefully be a positive step, but as with any new system, will take time to settle in. #LisaSmartMP #HazelGrove #Westminster

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Lisa Smart MP in Westminster. She submitted a written question on violence prevention measures in A&E departments.

It is vital that staff are – and feel – safe when working in the NHS, and an indictment that they often do not. I look forward to the implementation of new structures to support them, and any further measures that are necessary as well. #LisaSmartMP #NHS #Health

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