Prime Minister Theresa May has hinted that another review of maternity services could be on the cards - even before the current one is over.

She made the statement during Prime Minister's Questions today following a suggestion from new Copeland MP Trudy Harrison.

Mrs May was addressed by fellow Conservative Victoria Prentis, who represents Banbury - where maternity services are also under threat. She said criticised Labour for using the NHS as a political tool during the recent by-election in west Cumbria and asked: "Rather than politicise the NHS, would the Prime Minister agree to a review of maternity services, encouraging not just care that is safe but also kind and closer to home?"

Mrs May responded, saying she made an important point that had also been raised by Mrs Harrison, who had made it clear during her campaign that she did not want to see any downgrading of maternity services at the West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven.

""She put forward a very powerful case, which is a review to tackle the recruitment issues that affect maternity services up there. That professionally-led review does seem very sensible and I know the health minister is looking at it," the Prime Minister added.

Her comments come as a major review by the Government-appointed Success Regime, which has been working in Cumbria for more than a year to review long-standing problems and come up with solutions, comes to an end.

It was announced just a few days ago that a decision on the Success Regime's proposals - including its plan to downgrade maternity services - would be taken next week.