19 December 2024 / 19 December 2024 by victoria
Responding to the Government’s announcement* that it would not be offering financial compensation to women affected by changes to the state pension age, Siân Berry MP for Brighton Pavilion said: “This is a very harsh decision, admitting wrongdoing but offering a bitter dose of nothing to a generation of women, caught out by this, who […]
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17 October 2024 / 17 October 2024 by matttraini
Ahead of the Budget I have written to the Chancellor with proposals for good value capital investments and revenue spending, based on needs I have identified from my own constituency in Brighton Pavilion. I’m asking for capital investment in homes and active travel and revenue spending to support fire safety, local authority support for young […]
1 October 2024 by matttraini
Alongside my Green MP colleagues, I have written to the Department for Environment and Rural Affairs to urge immediate action to end the continued legality of snares in England. Many of our constituents have brought this issue to our attention through the campaign group Animal Aid. Read the letter in full here:
20 September 2024 / 23 September 2024 by matttraini
I have made calls for new action to reduce the harm caused by gambling in the city. My proposals were sent in response to the consultation on Brighton and Hove City Council’s draft Gambling Policy for 2025-27. In my submission, I requested a meeting with local councillors to discuss possible areas of joint work and proposed a range […]
9 September 2024 / 3 October 2024 by matttraini
Fire risk assessments (FRAs) should be available and accessible to tenants but at present Brighton and Hove City Council does not publish copies of FRAs online. I’ve raised this with the Chief Executive of the council and Cabinet Member, Housing and New Homes. Read my letter below:
28 August 2024 / 3 October 2024 by matttraini
Sent by email to Cllr Gill Williams, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing and New Homes. Dear Gill, I hope that you are well. I’m writing regarding Acorn’s Boot the Bailiff campaign to ask that Brighton and Hove City Council commits to reviewing its bailiff contract and sets a goal of dramatically reducing its use of bailiffs […]
26 July 2024 / 17 October 2024 by matttraini
Sian Berry and the group of Green MPs have written to the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, ahead of the budget asking for fairer taxes on the most wealthy, which could raise up to £50 billion a year towards the NHS, schools and local authorities’
23 July 2024 / 23 September 2024 by Green Party Admin
The Green Party is calling for the next government to save money and save lives by: Making the HIV prevention pill (“PrEP”) available beyond specialist sexual health services, such as in GP services and pharmacies
5 July 2024 / 23 September 2024 by Stewart Christie
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone in Brighton who has put their trust in me and the Green Party. This is a very special city, and together we’ve made history again. I promise to work hard as your new Green MP and make sure your voices are heard in Parliament. You […]
24 June 2024 by Stewart Christie
Academy award nominated actor, comedian, and screenwriter Steve Coogan has today endorsed Siân Berry’s candidacy for Brighton Pavilion. Meeting a crowd of supporters in the Hanover area of the city today, Steve, who used to live in Brighton and still lives locally, said: “Caroline Lucas did a great job for the City and in Parliament. […]
