Publication Archives - Siân Berry MP https://sianberry.org.uk/category/publication/ Siân Berry, Green Party MP for Brighton Pavilion Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:32:19 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 My comments on Brighton and Hove City Council’s consultation on school admission arrangements. https://sianberry.org.uk/2025/02/19/my-comments-on-brighton-and-hove-city-councils-consultation-on-school-admission-arrangements/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:25:50 +0000 https://sianberry.org.uk/?p=1366 As the Member of Parliament for Brighton Pavilion I have written with my comments on Brighton and Hove City Council’s consultation on secondary school admission arrangements. See my full submission below.

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]]> As the Member of Parliament for Brighton Pavilion I have written with my comments on Brighton and Hove City Council’s consultation on secondary school admission arrangements.

See my full submission below.

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]]> Green MPs spending review submission https://sianberry.org.uk/2025/02/19/green-mps-spending-review-submission/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:20:21 +0000 https://sianberry.org.uk/?p=1363 With my fellow Green MPs, I have written a formal submission to the 2025 Spending Review, calling on the Government to take a long-term perspective on departmental spending and resource allocation. Our proposals cover Climate and Nature, transport, restoring public services and housing, including grants to support building social homes and to help councils buy […]

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]]> With my fellow Green MPs, I have written a formal submission to the 2025 Spending Review, calling on the Government to take a long-term perspective on departmental spending and resource allocation.

Our proposals cover Climate and Nature, transport, restoring public services and housing, including grants to support building social homes and to help councils buy from the existing stock.

See our joint letter below:

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]]> Letter to Minister of State for Social Security and Disability on the Work Capability Assessment https://sianberry.org.uk/2025/01/23/letter-to-minister-of-state-for-social-security-and-disability-on-the-work-capability-assessment/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:34:24 +0000 https://sianberry.org.uk/?p=1352 I’m calling on the Government to create a more compassionate and supportive social security system, rather than one that pushes disadvantaged people further into hardship. My full letter below:

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]]> I’m calling on the Government to create a more compassionate and supportive social security system, rather than one that pushes disadvantaged people further into hardship.

My full letter below:

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]]> Letter to Minister for Pensions on upcoming changes to the triple lock and state pension https://sianberry.org.uk/2025/01/23/letter-to-minister-for-pensions-on-upcoming-changes-to-the-triple-lock-and-state-pension/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:34:01 +0000 https://sianberry.org.uk/?p=1348 I am concerned that many pensioners will be unknowingly pushed into paying income tax and face unexpected tax bills, especially given that the personal tax allowance is frozen at £12,570 until 2028 while the state pension is set to rise by 8.5 per cent in April 2024. Read my full letter below:

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]]> I am concerned that many pensioners will be unknowingly pushed into paying income tax and face unexpected tax bills, especially given that the personal tax allowance is frozen at £12,570 until 2028 while the state pension is set to rise by 8.5 per cent in April 2024.

Read my full letter below:

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]]> My submission to the Planning Inspectorate regarding  L3 Harris Release and Integrated Solutions Ltd https://sianberry.org.uk/2024/12/18/my-submission-to-the-planning-inspectorate-regarding-l3-harris-release-and-integrated-solutions-ltd/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:34:05 +0000 https://sianberry.org.uk/?p=1308 As the MP for Brighton Pavilion, I have made a representation regarding the appeal: APP/Q1445/W/24/3355883 Emblem House Home Farm Business Centre, Hone Farm Road Brighton BN1 9HU. This relates to L3 Harris Release and Integrated Solutions Ltd (previously known as EDO MBM). This is a business that is currently potentially complicit in the violation of […]

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]]> As the MP for Brighton Pavilion, I have made a representation regarding the appeal: APP/Q1445/W/24/3355883 Emblem House Home Farm Business Centre, Hone Farm Road Brighton BN1 9HU.

This relates to L3 Harris Release and Integrated Solutions Ltd (previously known as EDO MBM). This is a business that is currently potentially complicit in the violation of human rights, resulting in misery and death in global conflicts, and it cannot continue to be welcome in our city.

Constituents and campaigners are calling for the Inspectorate to hold a public hearing about this case and, given the level of local concern about the factory’s presence in the city, I agree this would be an important exercise in openness and transparency. 

My full submission below:

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]]> My Letter to Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on new ‘search and seizure’ powers https://sianberry.org.uk/2024/11/27/my-letter-to-secretary-of-state-for-work-and-pensions-on-new-search-and-seizure-powers/ Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:41:38 +0000 https://sianberry.org.uk/?p=1290 I have written to regarding the Secretary of State about the Government’s recent proposals in the Autumn budget to give Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) investigators new ‘search and seizure’ powers, via the Fraud, Error and Debt Bill. This is in addition to measures which allow for surveillance of the bank accounts of those who claim benefits, including Disabled people. I have received […]

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]]> I have written to regarding the Secretary of State about the Government’s recent proposals in the Autumn budget to give Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) investigators new ‘search and seizure’ powers, via the Fraud, Error and Debt Bill. This is in addition to measures which allow for surveillance of the bank accounts of those who claim benefits, including Disabled people.

I have received multiple messages from constituents in receipt of Personal Independence Payments (PIP) who are fearful about these plans and asked the Government to reconsider.

My full letter below:

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]]> My Letter To Constituents On The End Of Life Bill https://sianberry.org.uk/2024/11/26/my-letter-to-constituents-on-the-end-of-life-bill/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:57:45 +0000 https://sianberry.org.uk/?p=1286 I will be voting to progress the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill on Friday 29 November. I have received a very large number of emails, letters and postcards about this issue from constituents, and I have been really touched by how many people have told me about their own personal experience of loved […]

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I will be voting to progress the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill on Friday 29 November.

I have received a very large number of emails, letters and postcards about this issue from constituents, and I have been really touched by how many people have told me about their own personal experience of loved ones facing really hard choices at the end of their lives.

Here is my letter to constituents on why I will be supporting the bill.

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]]> Letter to the Chancellor ahead of the Government’s first Budget https://sianberry.org.uk/2024/10/17/letter-to-the-chancellor-ahead-of-the-governments-first-budget/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:34:47 +0000 https://sianberry.org.uk/?p=1274 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 […]

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]]> 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 people, and teachers in further education.

See my full letter below.

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]]> My submission to Brighton and Hove City Council’s consultation on Trans Inclusion Schools Toolkit.   https://sianberry.org.uk/2024/10/14/my-submission-to-brighton-and-hove-city-councils-consultation-on-trans-inclusion-schools-toolkit/ Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:15:28 +0000 https://sianberry.org.uk/?p=1263 I welcome Brighton and Hove City Council’s commitment to continue the offer of their Trans Inclusion Toolkit at a time when some other local authorities have paused or cancelled theirs. For local schools to have the option of this resource is not just invaluable in terms of harm reduction to trans and non-binary young people, as […]

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]]> I welcome Brighton and Hove City Council’s commitment to continue the offer of their Trans Inclusion Toolkit at a time when some other local authorities have paused or cancelled theirs. For local schools to have the option of this resource is not just invaluable in terms of harm reduction to trans and non-binary young people, as vital though that is, but it is of benefit to all children and young people in preparing them for life in the modern world.  

See my full submission to the local consultation below:

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]]> My letter supporting grassroots music venue Alphabet https://sianberry.org.uk/2024/10/08/my-letter-supporting-grassroots-music-venue-alphabet/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:57:16 +0000 https://sianberry.org.uk/?p=1257 I’ve working with Alphabet, a brilliant grassroots music venue in my constituency, which has raised concerns about a planning application to develop a site next to the venue. The concerns being raised are due to the proximity of the site to this popular venue and the potential risk of noise complaints this could create – […]

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]]> I’ve working with Alphabet, a brilliant grassroots music venue in my constituency, which has raised concerns about a planning application to develop a site next to the venue. The concerns being raised are due to the proximity of the site to this popular venue and the potential risk of noise complaints this could create – a view shared by a number of my constituents who have objected to the plans.

See my full objection letter below:

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