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Alison Bennett

@alisonebennett.bsky.social

Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Mid Sussex she/her

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Alison Bennett@alisonebennett.bsky.social · 5d ago

🛍️ Earlier this week, I had a great morning holding a pop-up surgery on Church Walk in Burgess Hill. Thank you to everyone who took the time to come and speak with me. I look forward to holding more pop-up surgeries across Mid Sussex during the summer recess.

Alison Bennett MP speaking with a resident during her pop-up surgery on Church Walk in Burgess Hill.Alison Bennett MP standing on Church Walk in Burgess Hill beside an A-board advertising her drop-in surgery.
Alison Bennett@alisonebennett.bsky.social · 6d ago

Women and babies at Princess Royal Hospital deserve safe, timely care. The CQC praised its kind and professional maternity staff, but found they are tired and burnt out, while theatre problems delayed planned caesarean sections. The Trust must now act.

Graphic featuring Alison Bennett MP speaking with maternity staff in a hospital ward. Text reads: “Women and babies deserve safe, timely care.” It says the CQC praised the kind and professional care provided by maternity staff, but found they were tired and burnt out, while theatre problems had delayed planned caesarean sections, and that the Trust must act.
Alison Bennett@alisonebennett.bsky.social · 6d ago

🏘️ This week, I met with representatives from parish and town councillors from Fulking, Pyecombe, Hassocks, Hurstpierpoint & Sayers Common and Burgess Hill. It was helpful to hear directly about the concerns affecting their towns and villages, and to discuss where I can support them as their MP.

Alison Bennett MP listens during a meeting with representatives from local parish councilsison Bennett MP with representatives from parish councils serving Fulking, Newtimber, Poynings, Pyecombe, Hassocks, Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common, seated around tables during a meeting.
Alison Bennett@alisonebennett.bsky.social · 2w ago

Social care reform cannot wait. I’m joining Ed Davey in calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to work across parties and deliver: 🧡 Rights, respite and fair financial support for carers 🧡 Free personal care for everyone who needs it 🧡 Protection from devastating care costs

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Alison Bennett@alisonebennett.bsky.social · 3w ago

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Earlier this week I joined Adoption UK and Kinship in Parliament to hear from families about adoption and kinship support. Their experiences echoed what families in Mid Sussex have told me: support must be consistent, specialist and shaped by those who rely on it.

Alison Bennett MP stands beside a representative from Kinship in front of Kinship and Adoption UK banners. They hold a sign reading: “I am standing up for greater support for adoptive and kinship families.”Alison Bennett MP stands in front of Adoption UK and Adoption and Permanence banners, holding a sign reading: “I am standing up for greater support for adoptive and kinship families.”
Alison Bennett@alisonebennett.bsky.social · 3w ago

Thank you to Group B Strep Support for another excellent parliamentary event. It was a pleasure to join Andy MacNae MP in raising awareness of group B Strep and the need for better testing, information and support for families in Mid Sussex and across the country.

Alison Bennett MP stands with representatives from Group B Strep Support (GBSS) and healthcare professionals at a parliamentary drop-in event. From left to right are Prof Philip Steer, Chair of GBSS's Clinical Advisory Panel; Oliver Plumb, GBSS Advocacy & Information Manager; Jane Plumb, GBSS Chief Executive; Alison Bennett MP; Anna Dunning, GBSS Information and Support Services Officer; and Alison Bedford Russell, retired consultant neonatologist and GBSS Trustee. The group is holding a sign reading, "All new and expectant parents should be told about group B Strep," in front of a GBSS backdrop.
Alison Bennett@alisonebennett.bsky.social · 4w ago

📰 In this week’s Monday Mail, I reflect on the serious work of MPs, including the Maternity and Neonatal Taskforce. Thank you to everyone who shared corridor care experiences. Read this week’s Monday Mail here: www.midsussexlibdems.org.uk/news/article...

Alison Bennett's Monday Mail: Tuesday, 2:00pm

This week: the quiet, serious work of improving maternity and neonatal care, powerful testimony on NHS corridor care, work experience for local sixth-formers, and a visit to the National…

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Alison Bennett@alisonebennett.bsky.social · 4w ago

💧 Following my visit to Mansell McTaggart in Burgess Hill, I have written to South East Water about persistent flooding affecting six basements. My letter went to outgoing CEO David Hinton, and I will follow it up with incoming CEO John Halsall.

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Alison Bennett@alisonebennett.bsky.social · 4w ago

Great to welcome work experience students to my constituency office and Parliament this week. They joined my team to learn more about the work of an MP, ask questions and see Westminster up close. If you’re a sixth form student living in Mid Sussex, please get in touch from September. 💼

Alison Bennett MP stands with three work experience students on the Parliamentary estate, overlooking the River Thames on a sunny day. Westminster Bridge, the London Eye and St Thomas’ Hospital are visible in the background.
Alison Bennett@alisonebennett.bsky.social · 4w ago

A lovely start to the day yesterday at the National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast in Westminster Hall. It was lovely to be joined by Mid Sussex constituents Revd Will Kemp and Revd Daniel Valentine for a morning of reflection, conversation and community. ⛪️

Alison Bennett MP standing in Westminster Hall with Revd Will Kemp from St Andrew’s Burgess Hill and Revd Daniel Valentine from Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, at the National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast.Guests seated at round tables for the National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast in Westminster Hall.
Alison Bennett@alisonebennett.bsky.social · last mo.

Wednesday was a special day in Parliament. I was proud to sponsor the National Portage Association's very first event in Parliament, bringing together practitioners, families and parliamentarians from across the political spectrum. I'm looking forward to helping keep the conversation going.

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