Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, sat down with members of the Chichester Chamber of Commerce & Industry over breakfast at the Goodwood Hotel to discuss the challenges of doing business in the current economic climate.   Speaking to business leaders and entrepreneurs from the area, Jess talked about the challenges facing the country in the run-up to the 2025 Autumn Budget, potential opportunities for businesses during the devolution process in England, and the Liberal Dem

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 fro

It was an honour to take part in the commemoration of our nation’s veterans and service personnel at Chichester’s War Memorial, on Sunday this week. Remembrance Day events, across Sussex and throughout the country, provide a solemn and valuable opportunity to recognise those who undertook the ultimate act of service to our nation. Individuals devoted to upholding the principles of freedom and democracy, willing to lay down their lives in defence of our country.     I am sure

MP for Chichester, Jess Brown-Fuller, has called for an "emergency package" to save the family doctor. It comes after new research revealed that, since January, 293,956 appointments in West Sussex have had waits of over 28 days, up from 114,459 at the same point five years ago, an increase of 157%. Local waits of over two weeks have increased from 381,153 in 2020 to 877,555 this year, an increase of 130%.    Jess Brown-Fuller has called for an emergency package to end the cri

During the half-term break last week, I invited young people in Chichester and the surrounding area to join me for a ‘youth surgery’, run in the same way as my regular public advice surgeries but only for them.     Jam Café felt like the perfect venue to host such an event, as it’s become a key staple for our young people on the Chichester high street. Located at Southgate, the ground floor offers coffee and community to the general public (and a beautiful apple strudel cooke

MP for Chichester, Jess Brown-Fuller, ha s slammed the Government for refusing to listen to farmers, following reports that the Chancellor does not plan to amend or repeal the damaging Family Farm Tax in next month’s Budget.    Jess has supported the rural community in their campaign to reverse this tax since it was first introduced last year. Despite being warned that their policy could lead to a lost generation of farmers, the Government has not budged.     Jess recently me

MP for Chichester, Jess Brown-Fuller, joined the official opening of the new Same Day Emergency Care Unit (SDEC) at St Richard’s Hospital last Friday, 31 October. The SDEC unit has already welcomed its first patients in recent weeks, but Jess had the opportunity to formally acknowledge this £6 million investment into St Richard’s at the official opening, which she attended alongside senior Trust and hospital management, clinical staff, and local MPs Alison Griffiths, MP for B

Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, and Alison Griffiths, MP for Bognor Regis and Littlehampton, hosted a parliamentary drop-in event with Dementia Support to highlight the charity’s innovative Sage House model and its plans for national rollout. Both MPs spoke at the event, alongside Andrew Griffith, Arundel and South Downs, Dementia Support CEO Sally Tabbner.   Dementia Support, an award-winning West Sussex charity, established the UK’s first dementia hub, Sage House, whi

Last Friday, I sat down with representatives from the local hair and beauty industry for a round-table event, to hear first-hand about the challenges facing the sector here in Chichester and across the country.    Hairdressers, barbers, and beauty professionals are at the very heart of our high street communities, providing skilled work and supporting wellbeing as an important social outlet. Salons also help to drive much needed regular footfall for other high street business

Jess Brown-Fuller recently visited Westhampnett Child Development Centre to discuss the crisis in waiting times for children’s community health services.   The Child Development Centre (CDC) provides paediatric physiotherapy and occupational therapy, alongside a variety of services aimed at supporting children with special needs. These include assessments and developmental assistance for speech and language difficulties, as well as motor and sensory impairments.    During the

Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, has demanded that the Government and West Sussex County Council (WSCC) urgently confirm that elections will take place in 2026, following a request from WSCC to postpone the elections and mounting rumours that government ministers are preparing to cancel them for a second time.  At a WSCC Cabinet Meeting on the 23 rd  September, it was decided that a request to postpone the elections would be made in its Local Government Reorganisation su

Liberal Democrat MP for Chichester , Jess Brown-Fuller, has hailed a breakthrough victory to bring military family homes up to the Decent Homes Standard in law, after years of campaigning by families and the party. The change, secured after the Government conceded to a Liberal Democrat amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill, will for the first time require the Ministry of Defence to assess Service Family Accommodation every year and report on whether it meets the Decent Homes

Jess is warning terminally ill patients across the country are now facing cuts to vital hospice care, as they back a Liberal Democrat campaign in Parliament to save our hospices.   Jess has backed a Liberal Democrat campaign in Parliament to protect local hospice services, warning that many “are on the brink of collapse unless Government ministers step in now.”  The warning comes amid news that 2 in 5 hospices nationally are planning cuts this year, with 50% of children’s hos

MP Jess Brown-Fuller has urged the government to set aside time in the House of Commons to debate the benefits of water recycling schemes and reservoirs. Her call comes amid controversy over a proposed effluent recycling facility linked to the new Havant Thicket reservoir project.   Jess said this,   “The Havant Thicket reservoir, which is just outside my constituency, is the first reservoir to be built in 30 years. It is a welcome investment in the south-east, which is desig

Jess Brown-Fuller, MP for Chichester, has called for a statutory independent inquiry following the collapse of a high-profile national security case linked to alleged Chinese interference. Speaking in the Commons during an Urgent Question, Jess said the situation “makes an absolute mockery” of a serious threat to national security, warning that the danger “is not going away but will only increase.” The intervention came after witness statements released on Wednesday night rai

Jess Brown-Fuller MP is inviting all primary school-aged children across the Chichester constituency to take part in her annual Christmas Card Competition. The winning design will feature on Jess’s official 2025 Christmas card, which is sent to community leaders, local organisations and residents across the constituency, celebrating the creativity of Chichester’s youngest artists. Entries can be created in any medium, from paint and pencil to digital designs, and should captu

This Sunday saw local charity ‘Children on the Edge’ feature nationally as the BBC Radio 4 Appeal. Last week I met with the team to hear more about their work and what the appeal means for them. It’s inspiring to see how a charity making such a difference internationally has chosen to keep its home right here in Chichester.    From providing education for children in one of the world’s largest refugee camps, home to Rohingya refugees who have fled persecution in Myanmar, to s

Liberal Democrat MP for Chichester, Jess Brown-Fuller, has written a letter to Openreach to raise her concerns about vulnerable customers, including those who rely on telecare services, ahead of the nationwide switchover from analogue to digital telephone lines . The Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN), the traditional copper wire telephone network, will officially switch off in January 2027. It will be replaced by modern digital infrastructure called Voice over Interne

Jess Brown-Fuller has called on the Government to strengthen community involvement in the housing development process. In Parliament, Jess asked about the Government’s support for Community Land Trusts (CLTs), which ensure that local communities have a genuine stake in developments in their area. She urged Ministers to confirm how they will help Land Trusts progress from the planning stage to construction.   Jess raised the example of Westbourne Land Trust who she visited las