Conservatives starve Stockport NHS Foundation Trust of over £4m
Tom Morrison has slammed the Conservatives as “heartless” for starving the NHS of vital cash after revealing Stockport NHS Foundation Trust paid £4,136,907 in interest on outstanding debt over the last five years.
He warned taxpayers money being spent “lining the Government’s coffers instead of training more doctors and nurses" was “an absolute slap in the face to all of us that rely on the NHS”.
The figures from the Department for Health and Social Care, uncovered by a Liberal Democrat Freedom of Information request, revealed £607,404,854 worth of interest on outstanding debt was paid by over NHS Trusts to the Department for Health and Social Care in the last five years.
Businesses in Cheadle are under Brexit threat, says Tom
Tom Morrison delivered a key speech at Liberal Democrat conference where he outlined the implications of Brexit for local businesses in Cheadle. Citing the chemical sector, which is worth £10 billion to the North West economy, Tom said that Brexit would have terrible consequences for those who rely on exports and imports with the EU.
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Save our High Streets
Tom Morrison is working with local Lib Dem councillors, Keith Holloway, to get more support for our local district centres.
Cheadle High Street, Cheadle Hulme precinct and Bramhall Village Centre are all facing tough times. Yet Stockport Council still fails when it comes to supporting local businesses.
Flooding across Cheadle
Residents across Cheadle Constituency have contacted Tom Morrison and the local Lib Dem team to express concern about the recent flooding that affected large areas across Cheadle, including the A555 which was completely submerged.
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Stockport Lib Dem Victory
The Liberal Democrats on Stockport Council celebrated a by-election victory on Thursday 1 August, after Charles Gibson was elected to with a majority of 207 over the Conservatives.
Tom Morrison demands policing answers
Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate, Tom Morrison, has demanded more clarity on whether Cheadle Constituency will be receiving its fair share of police officers, following the Metro Mayor's Council Tax rise.
Cheadle Lib Dems march at Stockport Pride
Cheadle Liberal Democrats were out in force at Stockport Pride, as the annual event grows from strength to strength.
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Visit to Cheadle Mosque and Community Centre
Tom Morrison joined Cllr Mark Hunter and Cllr Keith Holloway at Cheadle Mosque and Community Centre’s open day.
The event was a huge success (despite the rain!) and gave the CMA the opportunity to showcase the fantastic work it is doing in the community.
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Proposed cuts to fire services
Tom Morrison and the local Liberal Democrats have said they are concerned with Metro Mayor Andy Burnham's proposed cuts to fire services in Stockport.
The proposals could see eight fire engines being cut and the area losing 194 fire officers.
Whilst Cheadle fire station does not appear to be closed in the proposals, many people are concerned that the cuts could lead to an already under-funded service being over-stretched.
Tom Morrison calls for community safety protections
