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- “Expanding Heathrow in the face of a climate emergency is the definition of irresponsible.” say Sian Berry MPResponding to the news that Rachel Reeves is backing the expansion of Heathrow Airport, Green Party MP, Sian Berry MP said, “The Chancellor talked about the ‘costs of irresponsibility’ but expanding Heathrow in the face of a climate emergency is the definition of irresponsible.” “Worst still,… Read more: “Expanding Heathrow in the face of a climate emergency is the definition of irresponsible.” say Sian Berry MP
- Sian Berry MP says listen to science not the aviation lobby in response to airport rumoursIn response to rumours that the Government may soon sign off expansion proposals for Luton, Gatwick and Heathrow Airports, Siân Berry, Green Party MP for Brighton Pavilion said: “We must ask who these decisions would be made for and why. Whose advice is the Government… Read more: Sian Berry MP says listen to science not the aviation lobby in response to airport rumours
- Brighton Pavilion MP wins cross-party support for national pesticide ban Green MP for Brighton Pavilion Siân Berry has gained cross party support for a bill which would force local authorities to phase out the use of harmful pesticides in public places. An Early Day Motion (EDM) tabled today (9 January), calls on the Government to… Read more: Brighton Pavilion MP wins cross-party support for national pesticide ban
- Save the bees!Siân joined Greenpeace UK to hand in a petition signed by over 1.6 million people, calling for a total ban onbee-killing neonicotinoid pesticides from Government. These toxic chemicals -one teaspoon can kill one billion bees – were banned across Europe in 2018, but continue to… Read more: Save the bees!
- Response to the rejection of compensation for WASPI womenResponding 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… Read more: Response to the rejection of compensation for WASPI women
- Letter to the Chancellor ahead of the Government’s first BudgetAhead 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… Read more: Letter to the Chancellor ahead of the Government’s first Budget
- Letter on immediate action to end use of snaresAlongside 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… Read more: Letter on immediate action to end use of snares
- Calling for more curbs on gambling premises in the city, and a ban on gambling adverts from council and governmentI 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… Read more: Calling for more curbs on gambling premises in the city, and a ban on gambling adverts from council and government
- My letter asking for Fire risk assessments to be made public for council tenantsFire 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… Read more: My letter asking for Fire risk assessments to be made public for council tenants
- Letter to Brighton and Hove City Council in support of Acorn’s “Boot the Bailiff” campaignSent 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… Read more: Letter to Brighton and Hove City Council in support of Acorn’s “Boot the Bailiff” campaign