As a sponsor of my colleague Danny Chambers’ Private Members Bill, I am so pleased that the Bill has passed all stages in the House of Commons, and is set to become law...
In her weekly column, Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Mid Sussex, Alison Bennett MP, reflects on Haywards Heath Unpaid Carers Day and the vital - but often overlooked - contribution that family carers make to support their loved ones.
Today’s newsletter has a special focus on maternity and babies following a series of special meetings and important announcements last week.
In her weekly column, Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Mid Sussex, Alison Bennett MP, discusses the launch of The Reading Agency’s 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, as well as the mental health benefits of reading for both children and adults.
Alison talks through some off the significant events both at home and abroad in this weeks Monday Mail
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill returned to the House today for the final stages of the Report Stage and the Third Reading debate at the end of which MPs voted on the Bill.
The international stage has been shaken by a series of reckless and illegal actions from Donald Trump’s White House. Liberal Democrat members have passed a new motion to bolster our national defence and strengthen our alliances with reliable partners.
For too long, tech giants have treated children as data to be mined, using addictive algorithms and harmful content to keep them scrolling. While some are calling for blanket bans, we know these are impractical and risk isolating vulnerable groups.
If the answer to “Is our nuclear deterrent working?” depends on what Donald Trump had for breakfast, then the answer is no, it’s not. And our deterrent is not truly independent.
