Alison Bennett's Monday Mail: Remembrance
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....
11 Nov 2024
Mid Sussex Liberal Democrats
Local News
Mid Sussex Times
Column: Protect Mid Sussex’s Health Services from the National Insurance Hike
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.
7 Nov 2024
Alison Bennett
The budget and beyond
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...
4 Nov 2024
Mid Sussex Times
Column: Rural Communities Deserve Attention from the Labour government
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.
27 Oct 2024
Press Release: Liberal Democrat MP Alison Bennett Calls for Budget Boost for Dental Services in Mid Sussex
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
27 Oct 2024
Alison Bennett
Speaking Up
Employment Rights, Infected Blood Compensation and SEND education plans. Read more about Alison's week in Westminster
27 Oct 2024
UK Lib Dem news
Carers
A Fair Deal for Family Carers
Carers are not just support for their loved ones—they are the glue holding our fragile social care system together. They deserve more than token acknowledgements or empty promises.
LD
17 Sep 2024
Environment
The Clean Water Authority
Liberal Democrats believe that everyone has the right to enjoy clean, safe water and unpolluted rivers, lakes, and coastlines. We are committed to ending the national sewage scandal and holding water companies accountable for their environmental impact.
LD
17 Sep 2024
Carers
Reversing the cuts to Bereavement Support Payments
Liberal Democrats have passed new policy to stand up for bereaved families and kinship carers, so more young people can grow up in a loving, stable home.
16 Sep 2024