Budget Response from Tom Morrison MP
Tom Morrison MP said he will “hold the government’s feet to the fire” on delivering on their promises on the NHS. He added that fixing social care will be crucial to take pressure off local health services and give older people the care they need.
Responding to the Budget, Liberal Democrat MP for Cheadle, Tom Morrison said:
“I have consistently campaigned for more investment in our local health services so I’m glad the Chancellor has finally listened. The Liberal Democrats will now be holding the government’s feet to the fire on the promises they’ve made, so people here in Cheadle can finally see a GP or dentist when they need to.
“While we welcome the extra NHS funding set out today, it’s disappointing not to see a new and clear plan set out today on funding the urgent repairs at Stepping Hill Hospital.
"The government cannot drag its heels on such a vital issue, local patients have been left waiting far too long. People are fed up with years of broken promises from the Conservatives, what we need now is a government that delivers.”
“Sadly the new government has repeated the Conservatives' mistake of neglecting social care. We urgently need cross-party talks to tackle this crisis so older people stranded in hospital beds can finally get the care and dignity they deserve.
“In disappointing news for Cheadle residents, the Chancellor did not take the opportunity to fund the building of a new train station for Cheadle in the budget. I will continue campaigning hard for this vital piece of local infrastructure.”
“One bright spot for local residents is that the Chancellor seems to have listened to my repeated calls for the school rebuilding plan at Bramhall High School to be properly funded. I will continue pushing the Government to fast-track this work so that children are no longer having to be taught in Portakabins.
“I am also very concerned about the impact of the government’s increase to Employer’s National Insurance, which is a tax on jobs that will hit our small businesses and high streets. The government should instead be raising the money we need by reversing tax cuts for the big banks and asking the social media giants to pay a bit more.”
“It is incredibly disappointing to see this new government push ahead with cuts to the winter fuel allowance which will badly impact some of the most vulnerable pensioners in our community.
“This is a bitter blow for the many pensioners in Cheadle who will now be left choosing between heating and eating this winter. I will continue to fight tooth and nail against these cuts that will harm people already struggling with the cost-of-living crisis.”