Latest news from Siân Berry MP

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… Read more: Response to the rejection of compensation for WASPI women

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… Read more: Letter to the Chancellor ahead of the Government’s first Budget

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… Read more: Letter on immediate action to end use of snares

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… Read more: Calling for more curbs on gambling premises in the city, and a ban on gambling adverts from council and government

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… Read more: My letter asking for Fire risk assessments to be made public for council tenants

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… Read more: Letter to Brighton and Hove City Council in support of Acorn’s “Boot the Bailiff” campaign

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’

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

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… Read more: Thank you for electing me as your new MP!

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… Read more: Steve Coogan endorses Siân Berry in Brighton Pavilion