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On behalf of families in Eastern Cheshire, Jonathan Smith has been monitoring the suspension of birthing services at Macclesfield Hospital.
It says it all
Just occasionally, a single decision by a Government, any Government, sums up, in a nutshell, its priorities and values. Nothing else is needed, in order to expose the gulf between promises and action.
Social Justice?
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.
Read moreQuestions about the vaccination scheme
"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.
Read moreJonathan asks: Is this government competent?
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
Read moreNHS trust promises Macclesfield maternity services will resume
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.
Read moreFamilies apart
The stark reality of what is going to happen on 1st January – even if some kind of Brexit deal is struck – may have only just hit home with many this week.
Read moreDemocracy in Cheshire East
Liberal Democrats at Cheshire East Council are supporting the decision to ditch the Cabinet system of local government in Cheshire East
What's happened to our British values?
We used to be proud of “British values”. Our country used to stand for fairness, togetherness, and decency. But not for this government.
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