The Minister for Health, Edward Argar, has offered to visit Grantham to talk about A&E services at Grantham Hospital.

The move came in response to Grantham MP Gareth Davies raising the issue in parliament yesterday (Tuesday).

Mr Davies, a Conservative, said: "Over three and a half years ago, Grantham Hospital was closed overnight owing to temporary measures. This has gone on for far too long.

"Enough is enough. Can the Secretary of State help me and offer any guidance or update on what we can do to get those doors back open 24 hours a day?."

Instead of Matt Hancock, the Secretary of State responding, Mr Argar replied: "It is vital that the people of Grantham are able to access 24-hour care for both accident and emergency and urgent treatment needs.

"I urge my hon. Friend to continue to work with his local health services and commissioners to develop plans to ensure the needs of his constituents are met.

"I know he has already been a strong advocate on this matter in this House for his constituents since his election, but I am of course very happy to visit him in Grantham if that would be helpful to him."

Last night, Mr Davies said on social media: "I am very grateful to the Health Minister for offering to come and visit Grantham Hospital as I continue to campaign for the re-opening of our hospital 24 hours a day."

The Fighting for Grantham Hospital community campaign thanked the MP for raising the issue in Parliament and added: "It has been too long and we need a resolution."

Hospital campaigner and Grantham Conservative county and district councillor Ray Wootten also tweeted: "Excellent news. Well done Gareth."