MP for Chichester attends People's Emergency Briefing

MP for Chichester Jess Brown-Fuller has criticised the Government’s Budget this week, arguing that it does not go far enough to support households and businesses in Chichester. Jess also criticised the Government for doing too little to support young people who are out of work, set out a clear path for defence funding or supercharge economic growth. The Budget was delivered on Wednesday and included a number of limited support measures, including £100 for most households to

As I write this week's column, the focus is to the mid-week moment, when the new Chancellor will deliver his first budget under a new Prime Minister, and individuals and businesses across the Chichester constituency wait to see what the consequences will be. The Liberal Democrats are calling for the budget to be a 'breathing space budget', funded in part by a windfall tax on the profits of banks. Measures would include a reduction in VAT for hospitality venues, a drop in th

Yesterday I wrote to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to express my deep concerns about the proposed sales of two local Co-ops in our community. The Co-op Westbourne/Credit: Jean Porter The Parade, East Wittering and The Square, Westbourne have both been earmarked for sale as part of a package of closures offered to by the Co-op Group, to address the CMA's competition concerns, following its acquisition of Southern Co-op earlier this year. But while the CMA has pro

Last week I was grateful to meet with volunteers from Christians Against Poverty, based out of Chichester Baptist Church. They provide crucial support to local residents experiencing the overwhelming burden of excessive debt and have been operating here in Chichester for over 15 years. Over this time, they have developed a unique insight into the complex and interconnected challenges facing residents, with debt often acting not only as a financial burden but also as a source

MP for Chichester, Jess Brown-Fuller, has asked the Government what they are doing to ensure students can access post-16 education in rural and coastal areas. This issue has been raised at Jess’ regular advice surgeries and Q&A sessions and is a particular concern for families living on the manhood peninsula who have no access to post-16 courses unless they travel into the City. Jess raised the issue in relation to young people who are not in Education, Employment or Trai

Businesses across Chichester have joined forces to discuss what ‘Red Tape’ and burdensome regulations are holding back growth in their businesses, with Jess Brown-Fuller MP at her Red Tape business roundtable event. SMEs from across a wide range of sectors workshopped some of the frustrating barriers to business and growth, which are holding back Chichester’s business community and preventing its sectors from thriving. One business owner summed up the issue suggesting, rath

Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, visited Bersted Parish Council's Summer Playscheme to see first-hand the support it provides to local families during the school holidays. The scheme, run annually by Bersted Parish Council, provides a free packed lunch for all local children every Thursday and Friday throughout the school holidays, alongside entertainment for children to enjoy. The packed lunches are provided and funded by the Rotary Club of Bognor Hotham. During her vis

Nobody gets into business to waste time on red tape, form-filling and endless bureaucracy. Yet that's exactly what's happening in Chichester and across the county, with the average small business owner spending one full working week a year on tax administration alone. It's precious time that could be invested in actually running and growing their business. I will be hosting a roundtable with local businesses on 26 August. The aim of the session is to understand what will he

Jess Brown-Fuller met members of the Western Sussex branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), to discuss the pressures facing pubs and hospitality businesses across the constituency.

Jess Brown-Fuller took part in a Westminster Hall debate, raising the alarm over the growing pressures facing rural pubs.

Jess Brown-Fuller joined local business people at the Chichester Enterprise Centre for a coffee morning drop-in.

Jess Brown-Fuller has visited S-FABS, a specialist steel fabrication business based at Ferry Yard Industrial Park in Selsey.

Jess Brown-Fuller urged the government to reform business rates to support hospitality jobs and help more young people into work.

Jess Brown-Fuller visited Southbourne’s Sunday Coffee Roasters, an independent speciality coffee roaster specialising in responsibly sourced coffees from across the world.

Jess Brown-Fuller criticises the current state of the student loans system, highlighting soaring repayments disproportionately affect women and those who have caring responsibilities.

Jess Brown-Fuller has visited Covers Timber and Builder’s Merchant, a key local employer, to meet staff and learn more about the company’s role in supporting local construction projects.

Jess Brown-Fuller MP visited the Woodmancote Pub in the village of Woodmancote to discuss the challenges facing local pubs and the wider hospitality sector.

Jess Brown-Fuller MP visited Thesis Technology, a UK-based medical manufacturer founded in 1994.

Jess Brown-Fuller MP recently visited the Almshouse Arcade in Chichester to meet local business owner Sarah Barnett and speak with independent retailers about the opportunities and challenges facing high street businesses in the current economic climate. Established over 40 years ago, the Almshouse Arcade is home to twelve small retail units and is well known for its distinctive vintage character. Owned by the Barnett family since the 1980s, the Arcade has recently reopened