Thanks to @LisaSmartMP for raising the issue of DA victims who are further abused by the #HagueAbductionConvention, & to Minister @AlexDaviesJones for her helpful reply. Video link: https://t.co/k1ps3nKhLH @FiLiA_charity @GlobalARRK @Right2Equality @SheraFamily @rightsofwomen

It was lovely to attend the carol service at Lisburne School earlier this week, with my councillor colleagues Dan and Wendy. It's cracking to be able to support so much that is going on locally at Christmas. #MerryChristmas #HoHoHo

Nigel Farage publicly promoted cryptocurrency Tether, and then received a massive donation from one of its major investors. The whole thing stinks. That’s why @LisaSmartMP has written to the electoral commission calling for an urgent investigation. ⬇️

I went down to listen to the protesters from Save Bosden Farm and Offerton's greenbelt at the weekend. It's really important that we focus on brown field, and that developments have the infrastructure needed. If you agree, sign my petition: https://t.co/HyDV0qT2Qq

Very good news that Mayor Burnham has listened to Liberal Democrat calls to scrap the time limit on transport passes for those with disability and pensioners. A big well done to @RomileyRoberts @LisaSmartMP and @ThomasMorrison for leading our call to scrap the unfair limit!

I tried to get the Minister to commit to an answer on caps on donations to political parties or restoring the independence of the Electoral Commission. I'm not convinced I got a clear answer. What do you think?

Thanks so much to @LisaSmartMP for joining us and ex-racer Max to talk about our greyhound racing campaign outside Parliament yesterday 🐾

"We've got too many people who are being forced into private dentistry." Hazel Grove MP @LisaSmartMP is urging the Government to ensure its NHS “golden hello” scheme reaches communities that have lost all local dental care.

I had a lovely time with Smartie at the House of Commons this week. She was the therapy dog who came in with the brilliant Spread A Smile team for their drop in this week. Anyone who has ever seen me with my lovely rescue dog Bonnie knows this would be the highlight of my week.

3. RETURN Mothers tell of homelessness, poverty, harassment, threats to them & to the children. The state does not help: they are ‘abductors’ - the father is seen as the victim. #ProtectHagueVictims #16Days @meralhece @ToniaAntoniazzi @LisaSmartMP @mimsdavies @FiLiA_charity

Thanks to everyone for making me so welcome at the Christmas Tree Festival in Romiley this weekend. #MerryChristmas #HoHoHo

At its best, the NHS is a great British institution, and I am fighting hard to get Stepping Hill the funding it needs. Which is why it is desperately disappointing to see the Government syphoning off money from it to pay multinationals. This should not happen. #NHS

I've been pursuing the Department for Health and Social Care to find out what they have been doing to address the substantial waiting times affecting neurology patients: https://t.co/hMidLLU8TC

3. RETURN Post-separation abuse escalates. Mothers tell of homelessness, poverty, harassment & threats. #ProtectHagueVictims #16Days @UNSRVAW @meralhece @ToniaAntoniazzi @LisaSmartMP @mimsdavies @FiLiA_charity @GlobalARRK @Right2Equality @whywomen @SheraFamily @RightsofWomen

Liberal Democrat MP and @FairElectionsUK vice chair @LisaSmartMP explains the latest push to secure electoral reform for the House of Commons here: https://t.co/6LFozR6cIv #MakeVotesMatter #ProportionalRepresentation

I'm weary of MPs in Parliament who show no courtesy, respect or maturity. For example @LibDems Cameron Thomas, @LukeTaylorLD, @LisaSmartMP, @TweetingCollins—time to grow up. @HouseofCommons

I raised again the issue of mothers fleeing domestic abuse, being forced to return to the country, and even homes, where they suffered that abuse because of flaws in the Hague Convention. I am glad to see the Government listening, and starting the work needed to change this.

4.LOSS The brutality with which return decisions are enforced is shocking. Babies, toddlers, older children, literally forced from the care of their protective parent. #ProtectHagueVictims #16Days @UNSRVAW @meralhece @ToniaAntoniazzi @LisaSmartMP @mimsdavies @FiLiA_charity

4.LOSS Some mothers are unable to return. Their child is forced back without them. This is state-sponsored abuse of human rights. #ProtectHagueVictims #16Days @meralhece @ToniaAntoniazzi @LisaSmartMP @mimsdavies @FiLiA_charity @GlobalARRK @Right2Equality @whywomen @RightsofWomen