🗣️ Rural residents already pay significantly more council tax per head than their urban counterparts, despite having lower average wages. We cannot simply take models designed around large city regions and assume they will work in rural communities with smaller populations.

📰 In my West Sussex County Times column this week, I discuss Lib Dem Party Conference.

Political opinion with John Milne MP: Sun shines on 2026 Lib Dem Conference

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✍️ I've written to the Health Secretary about the financial pressures facing hospices. Hospices provide essential care to people and families at some of the most difficult points in their lives, but many are facing growing financial pressures.

🚨Camera update🚨 I'm pleased to say we've been given the go-ahead for a new CCTV camera to tackle street racing and anti-social driving around Kilnwood Vale. The camera will have night vision and a 360-degree view, and will be monitored by Sussex Police to help identify those involved.

🔶 It was great to be at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference in Brighton! I spoke on a panel event with the Centre for Care about the need to reform the system for unpaid carers, and how I’m pushing for this on the Work and Pensions Committee.

✉️ Last week, I delivered a cross-party letter to the Prime Minister, urging him to support funding for lobular breast cancer research. Andy Burnham supported the Horsham Lobular Moon Shot Project campaign as Manchester Mayor, so I wanted to remind him of the importance of his commitment now.

I’m pleased to hear Swan Walk is still expected to fully reopen on Monday. I met with the centre managers at Cube yesterday to discuss the latest on the closure.

💧Water companies have been allowed to fail for far too long, leaving customers paying the price for years of poor regulation and sewage pollution. I spoke in Parliament this week about what needs to change, including stronger regulation and a different ownership model.

I've been supporting a group of bereaved families who have raised serious concerns about their experiences following the deaths of loved ones under the care of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. I’m pleased that Dr Padmore has now agreed to meet with the families.

Sussex mental health trust CEO asked to meet with bereaved families

The Chief Executive of Sussex's mental health services has been asked to meet...

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✍️ I know there are concerns about the lighting on the bridge between the Carfax and The Black Jug. I’ve raised this with Horsham District Council and the building owners directly to work on a solution. I’ll provide a further update as soon as possible.

📰 In my West Sussex County Times column this week, I discuss vote on assisted dying.

Political opinion with John Milne MP

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🚨 I’m pleased to hear about the Minister's commitment today to addressing the issue of locked Child Trust Funds for disabled young people. Thank you to my Lib Dem colleague @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social for her question on this.

🚨 🗓️ I've got a few appointment spots left for my constituency surgery in North Heath on Thursday. Email john.milne.mp@parliament.uk or call 01403 788 706 to book. I look forward to meeting you!

Thank you to everyone who came to my surgery in Horsham last week! If you'd like to arrange a surgery appointment, please email me at john.milne.mp@parliament.uk or call 01403 788 706. We can arrange to meet either in person or online to suit you.

📰 In my West Sussex County Times column this week, I discuss the recent film about Reform UK and how easy it can be to buy political influence in Britain Farage has spent years pretending as if the rules don't apply to him, it is unacceptable.

Political opinion with John Milne MP

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🗣️ Yesterday I shared the experience of Ian and Stuart in Horsham, who welcomed their daughter through surrogacy. There must be a better way to protect everyone involved while ensuring children have legal recognition of their parents from birth.

This is the definition of a shambles. West Sussex has been told on three different occasions this year that we would finally get a clearer picture of what our local democracy will look like, only for the goalposts to move again.

Plans for major overhaul of councils halted

Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger authorities have been paused or withdrawn in a number of areas.

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🚁 Its #AirAmbulanceWeek Thank you to Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex for the incredible work you do! I recently visited with Al Pinkerton MP to hear more about their lifesaving 24/7 emergency care across the region.

📰 In my West Sussex County Times column this week, I discuss the barriers to building affordable homes.

Political opinion with John Milne MP: This is no way to build affordable housing

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The Tap & Vine Takeover starts tomorrow! 🍺🍇 A great chance to explore some of our brilliant pubs, bars and local producers. Find out what's happening👇️

Tap & Vine Takeover | Your Horsham

🍻The Tap and Vine Takeover Returns – a celebration of local flavour! 🍷

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✈️ Aviation matters. So does accountability. Yesterday, with Alex Brewer MP and local campaigners, I delivered a letter to Andy Burnham calling for an independent Ombudsman for aviation. Water customers are already getting one... @alexkbrewer.bsky.social @cprecountryside.bsky.social #Gatwick #CAGNE

It’s the first day back in Parliament after a long summer recess! I’ve really enjoyed meeting so many of you over the break to discuss your issues and am looking forward to continuing this work in Westminster.

Thank you to everyone who attended my latest Farmers Roundtable, and to CLA Director General, Bella Murfin, and NFU County Advisor, Romy Gue for joining us. It's invaluable to hear your views on the challenges facing local agriculture and how we can ensure they are understood by government.

That’s a wrap on my Summer Tour! ☀️ It's been brilliant to speak to so many of you at my pop-up surgeries and Q&A sessions, here are some pics from last week👇️ A huge thank you to all the brilliant local venues for allowing me to host these events. I hope everyone has a great Bank Holiday.

I'm holding a pop-up surgery at The Green Man later today! Looking forward to meeting you 😎 🕐️ 1:30 – 3:30pm 📍 The Green Man, Church Road, Partridge Green, West Sussex RH13 8JT

I recently met with Lawrence Gosden, the CEO of Southern Water to raise concerns about sewage pollution, water bills and the long-term security of our water supplies. I pushed for the urgent improvements that residents need to see, and will continue to do so.

📰 In my West Sussex County Times column this week, I discuss 'the establishment'.

Political opinion with John Milne MP: Who or what are the Establishment?

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Last week, I met with Cllr Sam Raby, the newly appointed West Sussex County Council Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Learning, to speak about the future of SEND provision in West Sussex. We discussed the current pressures on the EHCP system and the lack of support for families.

👋 Today's Summer Tour Schedule 📍10:00am – 11:30am - Pop-up surgery, Tesco Broadbridge Heath 📍12:30 – 2:00pm - Pop-up Surgery, The Crown Inn, Worthing Rd Come down for a chat, I look forward to meeting you!

📌 Today's Summer Tour Schedule I'll be at The Norfolk Arms for a pop-up surgery 1.30-3.00pm today and am holding a Q&A session in Partridge Green. For full details see here👇️

Summer Tour - John Milne MP

I'm excited to announce my Horsham constituency Summer Tour dates!

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