Fantastic hold in Chichester for Dominic Merritt. This was Jess Fuller-Brown MP's seat and was support with ALDC's Fighting Fund! Congratulations, Councillor!
Midhurst, Chichester District
Lib Dem HOLD
🔶 LD 924
🔵 Con 712
➡️ RFM 451
🟢 GRN 105
🔴 LAB 47
⚪️ INDY 7
More news from West Sussex, this time for Chichester council division - well done, Cllr Yvonne Gravely!
Chichester, West Sussex County Council
Lib Dem HOLD
🔶 LD 1349
🔵 Con 1119
➡️ RFM 662
🟢 GRN 155
🔴 LAB 73
⚪️ INDY 7
During his 2024 Spring Conference speech, @EdwardJDavey warned about the risks a second Trump term would bring to Ukraine, the UK, and global security—and he was right.
"What is the expected timeline for reversing the damage from the previous government and when can all cancer patients expect to start their treatment within the 62-day urgent referral target?"
@JessBrownFuller
"We need the government to match that recognition for action for the patients, for the families, and for a health service that depends on hospices."
@JessBrownFuller
The Conservatives' legacy of failure has left millions on waiting lists and social care services in turmoil, making people less healthy and damaging our economy.
@JessBrownFuller has challenged the Government to act faster to fix the health and social care crisis.
Tremendous result for the Lib Dems in the Bishops Waltham by-election yesterday. Very encouraging start to the campaign for next May’s County Council elections in Hampshire.
On the Lib Dems' first Opposition day in 15 years, our MPs spoke for the many of us waiting weeks to see a GP, struggling to find an NHS dentist, or facing long waits for mental health care.
We will continue to push the government to prioritise our health and care system.
It’s been 100 days since I was elected as Chichester’s MP. I promised to be a hardworking constituency MP, taking local issues to Westminster and so far I have;
- Voted against the government’s plans to cut the Winter Fuel Allowance, disproportionately affecting Chichester’s elderly and vulnerable.
- Spoken up for the Lavant and the Ems in Westminster Hall debate, met with Southern Water and the Environment Agency to discuss water quality in our special part of the South, met with community activist groups and written to the Secretary of State for the Environment to highlight our specific challenges.
- Championed our local services in the NHS and social care as the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Hospitals and Primary Care
I’ve also;
Dealt with 1500+ pieces of individual casework
Met with over 100 organisations, businesses and charities who work within the Chichester constituency
Hired an incredible team who will support me in my role.
Bring on the next 100 days and hopefully meeting many more of you!
#100days #chichesterfirst #lovechichester #lovebersted #lovepagham #loveselsey #lovethewitterings #lovesouthbourne
In July, we brought the Blue Wall tumbling down, winning 60 seats from the Conservatives, including places that had only ever elected Conservative MPs. We did it by speaking to voters who felt let down and taken for granted.
Now, let’s finish the job.
Thank you to everyone who played a part in what was a historic election– our best result in over 100 years.
Now, with our team stronger than ever, we’re fighting to build a freer, fairer, and more open society for all.
@EdwardJDavey#LDConf
I’ve been in Brighton for the last four days for our Liberal Democrat Autumn conference! Here’s a taste of what I got up to;
🌿 Spoke about the importance of nature recovery in the Chichester constituency when summating on a motion for National Nature Parks.
🌊 Took fellow MPs out in kayaks on Brighton beach with Women in Sport to encourage more women to take up a sport.
🎼 Submitted and spoke for an amendment to protect music fans from surge pricing and ticket touts.
💷 Joined a panel to discuss the importance of philanthropy and charitable giving to support communities and sang the praises of charities such as Young People’s Shop and PACSO.
🎤 Spoke on both TV and radio about how Liberal Democrats will be a constructive opposition
🖇️ Met with organisations and charities to talk about the support available to Chichester constituents and how best to support the work they do.
🚰 Visited the Peacehaven Water Treatment Plant with the Liberal Democrat environment spokesperson, Tim Farron, to meet with Southern Water’s Chief Executive to highlight the serious issues facing our area and plan further meetings in the constituency.
7️⃣2️⃣ - Celebrated our huge success of 72
Liberal Democrat MPs with colleagues, members and activists from across the Country, which included having lots of fun!
Back home now and Chairing a Westminster forum debate tomorrow morning on water quality with industry leaders, then visiting a Chichester care home in the afternoon!
My inbox has been full of constituents, concerned about the impact the loss of the winter fuel payment will have on their ability to stay warm this winter. Today I spoke up for Sherry, Roy and Vicky, just a few of the voices that voiced their fears to me. The @libdems have stood against Labour on this because we believe although there are tough choices to be made, this burden shouldn’t be shouldered by our most vulnerable in society. #winterfuelpayment #ChichesterFirst @age_uk
The Government's new plans to tackle sewage dumping will not be enough to stop this scandal- we need a complete reform of this broken industry.
We need a tough new regulator and to reform water companies into public benefit corporations where the environment is put before profit
@JessBrownFuller has given her maiden speech.
"Trust in our water companies and the regulator is at an all-time low. The Liberal Democrats have called for measures to address an issue that is a blight on constituencies such as mine."
Dementia can feel like a complicated, scary and lonely path to navigate, which is why the work that Sage House in Tangmere does is so important, from diagnosis to the end stages. I have experienced first hand the decline of a loved one and am in awe of Sage House’s approach to giving those suffering with this cruel disease the best possible experience.
That’s why I was so grateful to be invited yesterday to their official opening of their sensory garden, created for their patients and families and made possible with a grant from @chichesterdc, fencing provided by @knightfencing, plants from @brick_kiln_garden_centre and many others who contributed to the project. #dementiacare
⚠️ We @LibDems are calling for a £1 billion boost to the public health grant
⬆️ as figures show that more than 50% of children in some areas are overweight & that there’s been a 20% rise nationwide in obesity among under-18s.
https://t.co/urhhs4irI7
Thank you @JessBrownFuller for joining us at East Head today!
It was great to chat about the partnership work taking place here and why the rare habitats that can be seen at East Head make it such a special place for us & so important for #nature.
Incredible views today too!🌞