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Lisa Smart
Official portrait, 2024
Member of Parliament
for Hazel Grove
Assumed office
4 July 2024
Preceded by William Wragg
Majority6,500 (14.1%)
Personal details
Political party Liberal Democrats
Alma mater

Lisa Smart is a British Liberal Democrat politician who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Hazel Grove since 2024. [1]

During the 2024 election campaign, Smart recorded joking that a person with a Liverpool accent who is not from the area was "nicking (stealing) stuff" while canvassing. The comment was criticized for reinforcing derogatory stereotypes about people from Liverpool. [2]

Smart graduated with a degree in mathematics from Durham University, and also holds an MBA from the London Business School. [3]

References

  1. ^ "Hazel Grove | General Election 2024". Sky News.
  2. ^ "Lib Dem candidate sorry for Liverpool 'nicking stuff' comment". BBC News. 26 June 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Lisa Smart - Hazel Grove". Liberal Democrats. Retrieved 5 July 2024.

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Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Member of Parliament
for Hazel Grove

2024–present
Incumbent