Today is Armistice Day. Over the last two weeks I have been honoured to attend a number of Remembrance events, both locally in Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath and Lindfield, and in Parliament....
In the recent Budget, the government announced an increase in Employer National Insurance contributions—a move that could push Mid Sussex’s essential health services to the brink. Local GPs and small care providers are already struggling.
The budget was undoubtedly the big event of last week. I shared my initial reaction on the Sussex Express website. Whilst the implications of the increases to Employers’ National Insurance contributions are still unfolding, I am particularly concerned...
Writing ahead of Wednesday’s Budget, Alison Bennett Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Mid Sussex, wants to see a budget that does not overlook rural communities.
With tooth decay being the leading cause of hospital admissions for children aged 6-10, Alison Bennett, Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Sussex, is calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to prioritise an immediate cash injection for dental services
Employment Rights, Infected Blood Compensation and SEND education plans. Read more about Alison's week in Westminster
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.
The UK is facing a mental health emergency. Liberal Democrats have a proud record of pushing Britain’s mental health services forward. Now we are offering the bold solutions we need to fight the crisis unfolding in our communities.
