Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, has spoken out in the House of Commons against abuse faced by RNLI volunteers responding to incidents in the Channel, calling on the Leader of the House to back a debate on how Parliament can better support them. Speaking during Business Questions, Jess said: "I was shocked and appalled at the vitriol and hate shown towards volunteers for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution across the entire south coast, including at RNLI Selsey in my

Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, has tabled a parliamentary motion marking Battle of Britain Day on 15 September 2026, paying tribute to the courage, sacrifice and determination of all those who served during the Battle of Britain. The motion recognises the important role the battle played in the defence of the United Kingdom and the preservation of democracy and freedom in Europe, and highlights the significant contribution of West Sussex's airfields, including RAF Tang

Following a summer of unprecedented wildfires across the country, Jess Brown-Fuller MP has called on Ministers to meet with her and West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service to discuss the service’s long-term resilience. Speaking in the House of Commons, Jess set out the urgent need for improved funding and resourcing to protect Chichester residents from fires. She highlighted that West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service currently lacks dedicated wildfire personal protective equipment,

In Sussex, a total of 4536 burglaries were recorded, according to crime figures from 2025 analysed by the Liberal Democrats. However, just 5.49% of cases resulted in a charge, with 75% of cases closing without the police identifying a suspect. Jess Brown-Fuller, Lib Dem Justice Spokesperson and Member of Parliament for Chichester, has slammed the Government’s handling of crime as “asleep at the wheel”, and has called for emergency legislation to legally bind police forces to

The Labour government inherited a crisis in the justice system, with court delays spiralling, prisons running at near capacity, making them dangerous and dysfunctional, and an overwhelmed probation service. This was the result of the previous Conservative government’s failure to invest in building more prison capacity and in the system as a whole. Labour had to come up with a plan to relieve the pressure and ensure prison spaces continued to be available. But they did have

Representing the Chichester community on the national stage remains the greatest privilege of my life.

It’s unclear at this moment what the timetable of succession will be; but the next Prime Minister must be different.

Jess Brown-Fuller has launched a petition calling for the reopening of Chichester Custody Centre, warning that its continued closure is taking police officers off the streets and away from the communities they serve. Jess has urged the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner to commit to reopening the facility and investing in local policing infrastructure. Since the custody centre closed in 2021, officers must transport detainees to Worthing or Crawley, often facing a round tri

On Wednesday 12 November, the government announced that it will scrap Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) nationwide, describing the system as a “failed experiment”. Following the statement, Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, said residents in her constituency had seen little benefit from PCCs. Instead, people rarely see police officers due to low staffing levels. Jess called on the government to make sure that any savings made from abolishing PCCs are directed into fr

By Jess Brown-Fuller MP The chaotic announcement by the government of its plan to introduce mandatory digital ID for citizens in the United Kingdom is symptomatic of the poor policy, planning and communication for which this government has become known. My party and I are completely opposed to the imposition of digital ID across all sections of society. It will be a costly and unpopular exercise that offers no clear or predictable solution to the issues it purports to addre