As the Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Sussex, I’m passionate about building a community where everyone feels supported and connected. This week, I want to highlight an important initiative by the Samaritans—‘Small Talk Saves Lives.’ This campaign encoura...
On Thursday it was an absolute pleasure to join the 5th Haywards Heath Scouts, Bentswood Hub and many members of the local community at Barn Green Cottage. For a long time it has been a dream for these organisations...
In her weekly column, Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Mid Sussex, Alison Bennett talks about her afternoon with a local charity that is working to combat loneliness.
Alison reflects on a whirlwind week both locally, nationally and internationally
In her weekly column, Alison Bennett Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Mid Sussex, reflects on a visit to our local hospital radio station, and current challenges to our national security.
At the beginning of her book The Life of an MP, Jess Philips writes that when people ask her why she became an MP she has a number of different answers that are all equally true. She says the answer that she gives depends upon the circumstances...
Reflecting on the year’s International Women’s Day theme of “accelerate action”, I am sadly reminded of how much more we still need to achieve.
The UK needs to strengthen both our Armed Forces and our soft power.
Today is Holocaust Memorial Day.
