On behalf of families in Eastern Cheshire, Jonathan Smith has been monitoring the suspension of birthing services at Macclesfield Hospital.

Generous Cheshire

 The Cheshire Police tax  is to rise - with 68 per cent public  backing, according to a survey published in the Knutsford, Northwich and Wilmslow Guardian on  29^th. January).

social Justice

Living as they do in one of the most unequal Constituencies in the country, residents of Tatton might have expected that the national response to the pandemic would have set out not to widen, still further, the gaps in income, health, and education. 

"Answers Needed" says Jonathan

Amidst the natural relief and euphoria about the roll-out of the vaccination programme, a few critical questions need urgent answers, says Jonathan Smith.

The Competence Test for Government

If, during this week, many families across Cheshire have felt confused, let-down, and angry, who could blame them? Not me

Jonathan Smith has obtained an assurance from the Chief Executive of East Cheshire NHS Trust that they intend to resume full maternity services at Macclesfield after the pandemic. 

The stark reality of what is going to happen on 1^st January – even if some kind of Brexit deal is struck – may have only just hit home with many this week.

Liberal Democrats at Cheshire East Council are supporting the decision to ditch the Cabinet system of local government in Cheshire East

We used to be proud of “British values”. Our country used to stand for fairness, togetherness, and decency. But not for this government.