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Lisa Smart

Liberal Democrat · Hazel Grove

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Lisa Smart is the Liberal Democrat MP for Hazel Grove, first elected in 2024. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.

Ideology

Economiccentre-left -0.4
LEFTRIGHT
Socialliberal -0.6
LIBERALCONSERVATIVE
Sovereigntypro-EU -0.5
PRO-EUNATIONALIST

Voting Behaviour

Rebellion Rate0% loyal
Attendance65.5%

Key Interests

Financial literacy and consumer protection · Healthcare and disability rights · Criminal justice and court delays · Ukraine and international democracy · Civil liberties and digital rights

Positions

Financial literacySupports enhanced financial education in schools and improved consumer protections

strong

HealthcareAdvocates for better radiotherapy funding and awareness of invisible disabilities

strong

Criminal justiceCalls for faster court processes and better victim support

moderate

Ukraine supportStrong backing for Ukraine against Russian aggression

moderate

Civil libertiesOpposes invasive surveillance and supports digital privacy rights

moderate

Refugee supportCriticises discontinuation of refugee employment programmes

moderate

Small business supportAdvocates for help with rising costs and regulatory burdens

moderate

Democratic integrityOpposes foreign interference and supports transparent political funding

moderate

Reasoning Style

Constituency-focused and evidence-based, drawing on direct experiences (visiting Ukraine, meeting constituents) and specific case studies (Louise's sexual assault case, local businesses) to make broader policy arguments about systemic issues.

Background

Lisa Smart's professional background before parliament is not clearly documented in the available evidence, though her engagement with financial literacy and business issues suggests possible experience in these areas.