Lisa Smart | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Hazel Grove | |
| Assumed office 4 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | William Wragg |
| Majority | 6,500 (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
[edit]- ^ "Hazel Grove | General Election 2024". Sky News.
- ^ "Lib Dem candidate sorry for Liverpool 'nicking stuff' comment". BBC News. 26 June 2024. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "Lisa Smart - Hazel Grove". Liberal Democrats. Retrieved 5 July 2024.