Jess Brown-Fuller MP trialled a new ferry service that will run between Hayling Island and West Wittering. The new small business, operated by local resident Patrick White, founder of Chichester Harbour Charters, launched on Easter weekend. A crossing from Hayling Island to East Head will take 15 minutes, instead of up to an hour by road. Jess met Patrick at Sparkes Marina, where the ferry is based, and joined him on a trip across the water to the sandy beach at East Head.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust and NHS Sussex ICB have confirmed that the cardiac catheter lab at St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester will be relocated to Worthing Hospital. The lab was closed in January 2025 due to a failure of the ventilation system and has since operated under a temporary arrangement using the hospital’s Interventional Radiology Suite. Jess Brown-Fuller previously wrote to the Trust in September 2025 to raise serious concerns about a per

This week, Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, spoke in Parliament about the difficulties women face, including her constituents, in securing a timely diagnosis for endometriosis. In a debate focused on this issue, Jess raised the case of a mother who took nine years to receive a diagnosis and is now seeing her daughter go through the same protracted process. Drawing upon a number of personal stories, Jess urged the government to do more on women’s health. She discussed t

I have used many of my weekly columns since being elected to write about our broken Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system, a system that is failing children, caregivers and teachers across the country. My inbox has always been inundated with parents describing an adversarial system that pits parents, teachers and local authorities against each other. But now it is full of parents concerned and confused about Government plans to fix it. That’s why, last we

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

Jess Brown-Fuller MP visited Fishbourne Roman Palace to see first-hand one of the most remarkable historical sites in Sussex. Recognised as the largest Roman palace north of the Alps, Fishbourne offers an exceptional glimpse into Britain’s Roman life and the region’s long and fascinating history. Visiting during English Tourism Week, the annual celebration of England’s tourism industry, Jess Brown-Fuller met with staff and volunteers and toured the palace. Exploring its f

Jess Brown-Fuller is hosting an online roundtable for parents and carers in Chichester to discuss SEND on 26 March.

Jess Brown-Fuller is calling on the government to back the provision of free court transcripts for victims.

Six years on from the pandemic, the COVID Inquiry's findings make one thing clear: our NHS needs proper investment.

Jess highlights the real human and business cost of Britain’s pothole crisis, sharing how damaged roads are hitting drivers’ incomes, safety and local livelihoods.

I'm calling for an infrastructure-first approach to development.

Jess Brown-Fuller meets with residents in Bersted, discussing their concerns.

I'm calling for action to tackle the disgraceful Crown Court backlog.

Jess highlights the rural frustration as new homes bring have brought hundreds extra patients to a village GP surgery where residents already face a four-month wait.

Jess has praised Chichester High School for introducing lockable phone pouches to help curb mobile phone use during the school day.

Jess highlights the work of Stonepillow in Parliament, praising charities supporting those struggling with homelessness in Chichester.

I am proud to support a Liberal Democrat bill which seeks to provide UNESCO-level recognition for chalk streams.

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

In Parliament, Jess Brown-Fuller raised the case of a young constituent left without support between CAMHS and neurodevelopment services.

Jess Brown-Fuller raises concerns about teacher retention with the Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, and highlights the University of Chichester’s inclusive teacher training programme.