NHS Winter Crisis
Research by the Liberal Democrats has shown that between January and October, a record 452,595 people waited more than 12 hours for a bed in A&E, up from just 1,590 over the same period in 2016.
9 Feb 2026
National News
Former Green candidate to stand for Liberal Democrats in Southwark local elections
Former Green candidate to stand for Liberal Democrats in Southwark local elections
9 Feb 2026
Transform Leatherhead progress
In a major milestone for the Transform Leatherhead project (the long-term regeneration project begun in 2015) the planning application for Bull Hill and the Swan Centre was submitted in November 2025.
9 Feb 2026
Hazel Grove
Stepping Hill funding must be a part of the Government’s Spring Statement
Funding the desperately long backlog of repairs at Stepping Hill Hospital must feature in the Government’s Spring Statement, said local MP Lisa Smart, after she wrote to the Chancellor and Health Secretary ahead of the Government’s Spring Statement.
9 Feb 2026
Hazel Grove
MP pushes for information on Metrolink benefits for constituency
MP Lisa Smart is pushing Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) for information on how the proposed Metrolink line to Stockport will benefit residents across the wider area.
9 Feb 2026
Hazel Grove
Cheshire Wildlife Trust meets with local MP
Local MP Lisa Smart was at Etherow Park recently to meet with James Melling from the Cheshire Wildlife Trust, to hear their concerns on the Government’s ongoing review of laws affecting local habitats.
9 Feb 2026