Alison Bennett
@alisonebennett.bsky.social
Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Mid Sussex she/her
Sir Michael Palin was right on Newsnight to highlight the battle hospices are fighting to keep beds open in the face of the government's disastrous national insurance hike.
I was disappointed that the Leader of the House today declined my request for a debate in Parliament.
I was disappointed that the Leader of the House today declined my request for a debate in Parliament.
November 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Sir Michael Palin was right on Newsnight to highlight the battle hospices are fighting to keep beds open in the face of the government's disastrous national insurance hike.
I was disappointed that the Leader of the House today declined my request for a debate in Parliament.
I was disappointed that the Leader of the House today declined my request for a debate in Parliament.
You've told me how fed up you are with rising bills, leaky pipes and hosepipe bans whilst housebuilding puts more pressure on our drinking water supplies.
Today I put those frustrations to the Secretary of State.
Today I put those frustrations to the Secretary of State.
November 13, 2025 at 10:44 AM
You've told me how fed up you are with rising bills, leaky pipes and hosepipe bans whilst housebuilding puts more pressure on our drinking water supplies.
Today I put those frustrations to the Secretary of State.
Today I put those frustrations to the Secretary of State.
I had the pleasure of hosting a breakfast briefing yesterday morning in Parliament to launch Carers Trust's latest eye-opening report on getting carers into paid work.
The numbers are staggering. Helping carers into, or back into, paid work is vital for them and for our economy.
The numbers are staggering. Helping carers into, or back into, paid work is vital for them and for our economy.
November 12, 2025 at 11:33 AM
I had the pleasure of hosting a breakfast briefing yesterday morning in Parliament to launch Carers Trust's latest eye-opening report on getting carers into paid work.
The numbers are staggering. Helping carers into, or back into, paid work is vital for them and for our economy.
The numbers are staggering. Helping carers into, or back into, paid work is vital for them and for our economy.
📰 In this week’s Monday Mail, I discuss what I got up to in Mid Sussex this weekend.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
📰 In this week’s Monday Mail, I discuss what I got up to in Mid Sussex this weekend.
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The NHS faces £3 billion in unfunded costs.
Local hospitals face corridor care crises and residents struggle for GP appointments.
I've written to the Chancellor and Health Secretary seeking assurances that Mid Sussex won't have to foot the government's bill.
Local hospitals face corridor care crises and residents struggle for GP appointments.
I've written to the Chancellor and Health Secretary seeking assurances that Mid Sussex won't have to foot the government's bill.
November 9, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The NHS faces £3 billion in unfunded costs.
Local hospitals face corridor care crises and residents struggle for GP appointments.
I've written to the Chancellor and Health Secretary seeking assurances that Mid Sussex won't have to foot the government's bill.
Local hospitals face corridor care crises and residents struggle for GP appointments.
I've written to the Chancellor and Health Secretary seeking assurances that Mid Sussex won't have to foot the government's bill.
Yesterday I dropped into the Burgess Hill Repair Cafe, for a cuppa, a chat and to get a pair of my trousers re-hemmed. Mending things rather than throwing them away makes so much sense, but sometimes we don't know how (plus there is cake for those who need it). Thank you for the invitation.
November 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Yesterday I dropped into the Burgess Hill Repair Cafe, for a cuppa, a chat and to get a pair of my trousers re-hemmed. Mending things rather than throwing them away makes so much sense, but sometimes we don't know how (plus there is cake for those who need it). Thank you for the invitation.
On #RemembranceSunday, I was honoured to lay wreaths at two Mid Sussex services.
First in Haywards Heath at eleven o'clock, and then in Hassocks this afternoon.
We will not forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
First in Haywards Heath at eleven o'clock, and then in Hassocks this afternoon.
We will not forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
November 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
On #RemembranceSunday, I was honoured to lay wreaths at two Mid Sussex services.
First in Haywards Heath at eleven o'clock, and then in Hassocks this afternoon.
We will not forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
First in Haywards Heath at eleven o'clock, and then in Hassocks this afternoon.
We will not forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
📰 In this week's Middy column, I discuss local casework and making a real difference in Mid Sussex.
Have a read here: www.sussexexpress.co.uk/community/po...
Have a read here: www.sussexexpress.co.uk/community/po...
November 8, 2025 at 4:46 PM
📰 In this week's Middy column, I discuss local casework and making a real difference in Mid Sussex.
Have a read here: www.sussexexpress.co.uk/community/po...
Have a read here: www.sussexexpress.co.uk/community/po...
The government's removal of funding for the IB in state schools is catastrophic.
It's catastrophic for delivering a broad education post-16, and it's catastrophic for getting girls into STEM careers.
I look forward to hearing what the Minister has to say at our meeting.
It's catastrophic for delivering a broad education post-16, and it's catastrophic for getting girls into STEM careers.
I look forward to hearing what the Minister has to say at our meeting.
November 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
The government's removal of funding for the IB in state schools is catastrophic.
It's catastrophic for delivering a broad education post-16, and it's catastrophic for getting girls into STEM careers.
I look forward to hearing what the Minister has to say at our meeting.
It's catastrophic for delivering a broad education post-16, and it's catastrophic for getting girls into STEM careers.
I look forward to hearing what the Minister has to say at our meeting.
Yesterday morning I laid a Remembrance Cross in Parliament's garden of remembrance.
We must never forget that freedom is not free, and remember those who gave everything to protect it.
We must never forget that freedom is not free, and remember those who gave everything to protect it.
November 5, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Yesterday morning I laid a Remembrance Cross in Parliament's garden of remembrance.
We must never forget that freedom is not free, and remember those who gave everything to protect it.
We must never forget that freedom is not free, and remember those who gave everything to protect it.
📰 In this week’s Monday Mail, I reflect on the European Convention on Human Rights; what it does, why it's important, and why it must be protected.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:53 PM
📰 In this week’s Monday Mail, I reflect on the European Convention on Human Rights; what it does, why it's important, and why it must be protected.
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Our thoughts are with all those affected by the awful attack near Huntingdon.
We’re wishing those injured a full recovery and thank the passengers and emergency services who stepped in to help those in need.
We’re wishing those injured a full recovery and thank the passengers and emergency services who stepped in to help those in need.
November 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our thoughts are with all those affected by the awful attack near Huntingdon.
We’re wishing those injured a full recovery and thank the passengers and emergency services who stepped in to help those in need.
We’re wishing those injured a full recovery and thank the passengers and emergency services who stepped in to help those in need.
I met with South East Water last Thursday to discuss the current situation with our water supply.
Levels in Ardingly Reservoir and the Ouse are now much improved. However, you can sign up for extra support, and check your eligibility, here: www.southeastwater.co.uk/help/priorit...
Levels in Ardingly Reservoir and the Ouse are now much improved. However, you can sign up for extra support, and check your eligibility, here: www.southeastwater.co.uk/help/priorit...
October 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I met with South East Water last Thursday to discuss the current situation with our water supply.
Levels in Ardingly Reservoir and the Ouse are now much improved. However, you can sign up for extra support, and check your eligibility, here: www.southeastwater.co.uk/help/priorit...
Levels in Ardingly Reservoir and the Ouse are now much improved. However, you can sign up for extra support, and check your eligibility, here: www.southeastwater.co.uk/help/priorit...
The government has decided to withdraw funding that enables state colleges like Varndean to teach the International Baccalaureate.
Today Varndean’s Principal Donna-Marie Janson joined me in Parliament to demand that the government reconsider.
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Today Varndean’s Principal Donna-Marie Janson joined me in Parliament to demand that the government reconsider.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The government has decided to withdraw funding that enables state colleges like Varndean to teach the International Baccalaureate.
Today Varndean’s Principal Donna-Marie Janson joined me in Parliament to demand that the government reconsider.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FeD...
Today Varndean’s Principal Donna-Marie Janson joined me in Parliament to demand that the government reconsider.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FeD...
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Liberal Democrat MPs just defeated Nigel Farage’s Bill in Parliament to tear up people’s rights and withdraw from the ECHR.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into Trump's America. We won't let him.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into Trump's America. We won't let him.
October 29, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Liberal Democrat MPs just defeated Nigel Farage’s Bill in Parliament to tear up people’s rights and withdraw from the ECHR.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into Trump's America. We won't let him.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into Trump's America. We won't let him.
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We just defeated Nigel Farage’s Bill in Parliament to tear up people’s rights and withdraw from the ECHR.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into a version of Trump's America. We stopped him.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into a version of Trump's America. We stopped him.
October 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We just defeated Nigel Farage’s Bill in Parliament to tear up people’s rights and withdraw from the ECHR.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into a version of Trump's America. We stopped him.
Farage wants to do away with the Britain Churchill built and turn it into a version of Trump's America. We stopped him.
I asked a Foreign Office minister what the government is doing about Chinese human rights violations in Hong Kong.
She didn't even mention the word 'China' in her answer.
The government are more worried about upsetting China, than standing up for the rights of Hong Kongers.
She didn't even mention the word 'China' in her answer.
The government are more worried about upsetting China, than standing up for the rights of Hong Kongers.
October 28, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I asked a Foreign Office minister what the government is doing about Chinese human rights violations in Hong Kong.
She didn't even mention the word 'China' in her answer.
The government are more worried about upsetting China, than standing up for the rights of Hong Kongers.
She didn't even mention the word 'China' in her answer.
The government are more worried about upsetting China, than standing up for the rights of Hong Kongers.
Great to join @groupbstrepsupport.bsky.social for the launch of their report 'Time to Act: Stopping Group B Strep Infections in Newborn Babies'.
The number of babies developing GBS in the UK is entirely avoidable.
Thanks to the amazing work of the GBSS team, the future is looking brighter.
The number of babies developing GBS in the UK is entirely avoidable.
Thanks to the amazing work of the GBSS team, the future is looking brighter.
October 27, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Great to join @groupbstrepsupport.bsky.social for the launch of their report 'Time to Act: Stopping Group B Strep Infections in Newborn Babies'.
The number of babies developing GBS in the UK is entirely avoidable.
Thanks to the amazing work of the GBSS team, the future is looking brighter.
The number of babies developing GBS in the UK is entirely avoidable.
Thanks to the amazing work of the GBSS team, the future is looking brighter.
Following the government's announcement of £80million for children's hospices ahead of my Parliamentary debate, I've written an op-ed for Parliament Politics magazine.
You can have a read here: parliamentnews.co.uk/three-year-f...
You can have a read here: parliamentnews.co.uk/three-year-f...
Three year financial settlements for children's hospices will not resolve the funding crisis, but are a step in the right direction | Parliament Politics Magazine
The Government’s recent announcement of £80 million in additional support for children’s hospices over the next three years is a welcome step forward. It
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October 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Following the government's announcement of £80million for children's hospices ahead of my Parliamentary debate, I've written an op-ed for Parliament Politics magazine.
You can have a read here: parliamentnews.co.uk/three-year-f...
You can have a read here: parliamentnews.co.uk/three-year-f...
Farmers in Mid Sussex are essential to our rural community, but the Family Farm Tax continues to burden them.
Despite the Chancellor's stance, I will advocate for farmers and urge the government to reconsider.
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Despite the Chancellor's stance, I will advocate for farmers and urge the government to reconsider.
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Political opinion: Lib Dem MP Alison Bennett slams government for “tone deaf” refusal to reverse family farm tax
Alison Bennett, Lib Dem MP for Mid Sussex, has criticised the Government for refusing to listen to farmers, following reports that the Chancellor does not plan to amend or repeal the damaging Family…
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October 26, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Farmers in Mid Sussex are essential to our rural community, but the Family Farm Tax continues to burden them.
Despite the Chancellor's stance, I will advocate for farmers and urge the government to reconsider.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...
Despite the Chancellor's stance, I will advocate for farmers and urge the government to reconsider.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...
Over the past five years, GP appointments in West Sussex with waits of up to 28 days have risen by 159%.
Mid Sussex residents often express concerns about seeing their doctors and booking appointments.
I urge the government to address this crisis:
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Mid Sussex residents often express concerns about seeing their doctors and booking appointments.
I urge the government to address this crisis:
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Political opinion: Lib Dem MP Alison Bennett concerned for Mid Sussex residents as GP waits of over two weeks reach record high in England
New research has revealed that, since January, 293,956 appointments in West Sussex have had waits of over 28 days, up from 114,459 at the same point five years ago, an increase of 157%.
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October 25, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Over the past five years, GP appointments in West Sussex with waits of up to 28 days have risen by 159%.
Mid Sussex residents often express concerns about seeing their doctors and booking appointments.
I urge the government to address this crisis:
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...
Mid Sussex residents often express concerns about seeing their doctors and booking appointments.
I urge the government to address this crisis:
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...
📰 In this week's Middy column, I discuss my week of wins for children's hospices and getting the government to make changes to properly protect children and young carers as part of the Mental Health Bill.
Have a read here: www.midsussexlibdems.org.uk/news/article...
Have a read here: www.midsussexlibdems.org.uk/news/article...
October 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
📰 In this week's Middy column, I discuss my week of wins for children's hospices and getting the government to make changes to properly protect children and young carers as part of the Mental Health Bill.
Have a read here: www.midsussexlibdems.org.uk/news/article...
Have a read here: www.midsussexlibdems.org.uk/news/article...
Last week was Baby Loss Awareness Week.
I shared the story of my constituents who lost their baby due to UHSussex's failings. I will continue to support their request for Donna Ockenden to lead the long-awaited review into Sussex's maternity services.
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I shared the story of my constituents who lost their baby due to UHSussex's failings. I will continue to support their request for Donna Ockenden to lead the long-awaited review into Sussex's maternity services.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...
Political opinion: Alison Bennett MP marks Baby Loss Awareness Week with emotional call for maternity reform
Alison Bennett MP delivered a powerful speech during Baby Loss Awareness Week (9–15 October), highlighting the devastating impact of baby loss and calling for urgent government action to address…
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October 24, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Last week was Baby Loss Awareness Week.
I shared the story of my constituents who lost their baby due to UHSussex's failings. I will continue to support their request for Donna Ockenden to lead the long-awaited review into Sussex's maternity services.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...
I shared the story of my constituents who lost their baby due to UHSussex's failings. I will continue to support their request for Donna Ockenden to lead the long-awaited review into Sussex's maternity services.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...
📰 In this week’s Monday Mail, I look back on my week of wins and getting the government to do two more good things.
Read here: www.midsussexlibdems.org.uk/news/article...
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Alison Bennett's Monday Mail: Two More Good Things
Westminster Vaccination Day
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October 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
📰 In this week’s Monday Mail, I look back on my week of wins and getting the government to do two more good things.
Read here: www.midsussexlibdems.org.uk/news/article...
Read here: www.midsussexlibdems.org.uk/news/article...
Women going through the menopause deserve to be able to navigate it with the best possible information at their fingertips.
But a lack of government guidance means dangerous and unhelpful misinformation scatters the internet and social media - allowing tech giants to profit.
But a lack of government guidance means dangerous and unhelpful misinformation scatters the internet and social media - allowing tech giants to profit.
October 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Women going through the menopause deserve to be able to navigate it with the best possible information at their fingertips.
But a lack of government guidance means dangerous and unhelpful misinformation scatters the internet and social media - allowing tech giants to profit.
But a lack of government guidance means dangerous and unhelpful misinformation scatters the internet and social media - allowing tech giants to profit.