My Submission to Ofcom’s Universal Service Obligation consultation About Royal Mail 14 April 2025 / 14 April 2025 by matttraini Far too frequently, postal deliveries in my Brighton Pavilion constituency are very poor, andthe unreliable service means too many of my constituents don’t receive important post intime, such as medical appointment letters, benefit decisions, and legal documents. See my submission to Ofcom’s Universal Service Obligation consultation below: Read more »
Letter to Liz Kendall about proposed welfare cuts 25 March 2025 / 26 March 2025 by victoria Ahead of the Equality Impact Assessment of the Government’s Green Paper on welfare reform, Siân Berry MP has written to Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Liz Kendall setting out her concerns on the planned proposals. Read Siân’s letter below. The Rt Hon Liz Kendall MPSecretary of State for Work and PensionsBy Email Dear […] Read more »
Reacting to Labour’s Green Paper on welfare reform 18 March 2025 / 18 March 2025 by victoria Responding to the Government’s Green Paper on welfare reform, Green MP Siân Berry said: “I’ve heard nothing today that reassures me the Government will stop scapegoating and stigmatising those in need, while impoverishing them to the tune of £5 billion. Young and disabled people should have the support and backing of the Government but instead […] Read more »
Letter to Labour MPs on proposed cuts to welfare benefits 14 March 2025 / 14 March 2025 by victoria Ahead of the upcoming Spring Statement and Green Paper on welfare, I have written to every Labour MP asking them to oppose strongly and vote against any proposed cuts to welfare benefits, which are rumoured to be as deep as £6 billion. Read my full letter below. Read more »
Writing to all Labour MPs urging them to vote against cruel welfare cuts 14 March 2025 / 17 March 2025 by victoria Green MP Siân Berry has written to every Labour MP urging them to vote against the government’s planned cuts to welfare spending, highlighting the “catastrophic impact” the cuts would have on disabled people. [1] Figures from Scope this week suggested that the proposed changes will push an added 700,000 disabled households into poverty, as Starmer’s […] Read more »
Defending new Sentencing Council guidelines 6 March 2025 / 12 March 2025 by victoria Responding to the news that the Justice Secretary will reject recommendations by the Sentencing Council to strengthen the need for pre-sentence reports for judges, Siân Berry Green MP for Brighton Pavilion said: “Failure to implement these changes would be a serious mistake, causing genuine harm to women, families and young people for whom these new […] Read more »
Labour should listen to the public on Gatwick expansion 27 February 2025 / 12 March 2025 by victoria Responding to the Transport Secretary’s decision to pursue a positive decision for Gatwick Airport to bring its northern terminal into constant use, (1) Siân Berry Green MP for Brighton Pavilion said: “The Labour government is trashing its climate credentials one absurd decision at a time. Only one day after receiving critical advice from its own […] Read more »
My comments on Brighton and Hove City Council’s consultation on school admission arrangements. 19 February 2025 / 19 February 2025 by matttraini 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. Read more »
Green MPs spending review submission 19 February 2025 / 19 February 2025 by matttraini 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 […] Read more »
Expanding Heathrow in the face of a climate emergency is the definition of irresponsible 29 January 2025 / 12 March 2025 by victoria Responding to the news that Rachel Reeves is backing the expansion of Heathrow Airport, Green Party MP, Sian Berry 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, we’re also expecting formal planning decisions from ministers on Gatwick and […] Read more »