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Alison Bennett

Alison Bennett MP

Your local Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Mid Sussex.

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Alison Bennett with Fellow Lib Dem MPs and Bruce the rescued french bulldog
Alison Bennett

Cracking Down on Cruelty: A New Era for Animal Welfare

The illegal smuggling of puppies and other pets is one of the cruellest practices imaginable. Vulnerable animals are often bred in appalling conditions, torn from their mothers too young, and crammed into vehicles for long, harrowing journeys to the UK...

1 Dec 2024
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Houses of Commons Chamber during Terminally Ill Adults Bill second reading
Alison's Monday Mail

Alison Bennett's Monday Mail: A Momentous Week

Last week was a momentous week for Parliament and the country, and I expect that Friday’s vote on the Assisted Dying (End of Life) Bill will be one of the most important decisions I will take whilst I am your Member of Parliament...

1 Dec 2024
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Alison and Mid Sussex Farmers in Westminster Hall
Alison's Monday Mail

Alison Bennett's Monday Mail: When the farmers came to town

I spent time on Tuesday joining the farmers’ protests and meeting Mid Sussex farming families. The farmers who came to meet me wanted to tell me why they are so fearful and angry about Labour's family farm tax. For readers who aren’t farmers and want...

24 Nov 2024
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UK Lib Dem news

Satellite in orbit
Science & Technology

A New Hope for the Space Industry

Space is no longer science fiction – it underpins our economy, security, and daily lives. Our new policy will renew the National Space Strategy, support UK spaceports and hubs, and designate space as a strategic industry.

VC
23 Sep 2025
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Migration

Building a Fair Asylum System

The UK’s asylum system is failing, leaving people fleeing conflict stuck in temporary housing, unable to work, and separated from their loved ones. Our new policy gives practical solutions to clear up the broken system left by the Conservatives.

LS
23 Sep 2025
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Science & Technology

A Liberal Vision for Digital Rights

The Online Safety Act was meant to protect people, yet its flawed implementation risks undermining privacy, free expression, and secure communication. Our new policy addresses our concerns and fights for a digital future where rights are protected.

VC
23 Sep 2025
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