Jess Brown-Fuller is warning terminally ill patients across the country are now facing cuts to vital hospice care, backing 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 childr

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: “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 designated a

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

By Jess Brown-Fuller MP 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 pers

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

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

Jess Brown-Fuller has been named the Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Justice following a reshuffle of the party’s front bench by Ed Davey. The move serves as a promotion for Jess, who had previously covered Hospitals and Primary Care. She takes over the role from Josh Babarinde, who stepped down to become Liberal Democrat Party President.   Her promotion comes at a time of mounting pressure on the justice system. Prisons are at full capacity, forcing the early release of in

By Jess Brown-Fuller MP Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking to attendees of the Last Friday Club, a network of local small businesses and entrepreneurs who meet each month at Rume2 on Crane Street in the city centre. This free group has been supporting freelancers since 2016, and it was great to hear from the people at the heart of business about both the huge potential they have for growth and the challenges they face.   Jess with local business leaders at the Last Fri

By Jess Brown-Fuller MP Like many readers of this article, the Israel–Palestine conflict has been dominating my thoughts in recent weeks. Over 500 constituents have written to me about the conflict in Gaza since the election, making it by far the most engaged with policy issue in my inbox.    Sunday was a historic day. Recognising the state of Palestine and the rights of Palestinians to self-determination has been long overdue, but it is a great step forward and something tha

Chichester MP Jess Brown-Fuller has called for parents’ voices to be placed at the centre of efforts to address the SEND crisis, during a debate on an e-petition signed by more than 200 Chichester residents. The debate, held on Monday 15 September 2025, was attended by over 70 MPs and lasted for three hours. Jess raised the longstanding concerns about West Sussex County Council failure to complete Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) within the statutory 20-week period. T

By Jess Brown-Fuller MP The scenes of thousands of people lining the streets of London, as part of the ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march, have dominated front pages since the weekend and, as my inbox shows, caused anxiety and despair amongst constituents. This was one of the largest demonstrations since the Brexit marches nearly a decade ago, with people from across the country feeling emboldened to take to the streets under the guise of patriotism. As a liberal, I believe the right

It has been announced that 14 NHS trusts, including University Hospitals Sussex, will have their maternity and neonatal services examined. The government has ordered an urgent review into maternity services nationwide, following a series of independent investigations into various trusts which identified failings in maternity and neonatal care. The review, to be led by Baroness Valerie Amos, aims to deliver an initial set of recommendations by December this year.   Jess in Par

By Jess Brown-Fuller MP Almost a year ago, the cardiac catheter lab at St Richard’s was temporarily closed due to a failure of the ventilation system. Nearly a year later, the Trust is considering options for the cath lab, one option being a full closure of the cath lab at St Richard’s, with the work diverted to Worthing Hospital.   The services provided in a cath lab are indispensable for residents in Chichester, particularly given our demographic of a higher-than-average ol

Liberal Democrat MP for Chichester, Jess Brown-Fuller, is calling on the government to stop neglecting Britain’s farmers and to take urgent action to safeguard the future of rural communities, as MPs celebrate the National Farmers Union’s (NFU) Back British Farming Day.   The party is demanding a full package of support, including scrapping the unfair Family Farm Tax, restoring Defra funding for Young Farmers’ Clubs, and introducing mandatory country-of-origin labelling on al

Jess Brown-Fuller, Member of Parliament for Chichester, visited St Richard’s Hospital to discuss how gynaecology services can be improved in Chichester and across the country. During the visit Jess toured the gynaecology department and met senior hospital leaders to understand the pressures clinicians are facing on waiting times, diagnostics and staffing. Waiting lists for gynaecology are at critical levels nationally, with hundreds of thousands of women awaiting vital treatm

By Jess Brown-Fuller MP As families across the Chichester constituency prepare for the first day of a new school term, I have been preparing for my own return to Parliament! I don’t think I can blame my trousers being tight, however, on a growth spurt; it is more likely to be the result of sampling many delights in pubs and restaurants across the constituency over the summer recess! Jess at a Q&A with Fishbourne Parish Council This time last year, I was still trying to find m

By Jess Brown-Fuller MP Over the weekend, I spent a fantastic afternoon with my family at the Emergency Services Day in Oaklands Park. It was a brilliant event that brought together all the emergency services, as well as the many voluntary organisations that support their work. My family thoroughly enjoyed it, and I hope the event becomes a permanent fixture in the calendar. It was great to see residents, especially young people, engaging with our emergency services and learn

Jess Brown-Fuller , Member of Parliament for Chichester, has paid a visit to the Selsey Venture Club to see first-hand the new electric minibus now serving residents. The visit offered an opportunity to hear directly from volunteers about the important role the club plays in supporting many of Selsey’s elderly and vulnerable residents.  Jess standing in front of the new bus alongside volunteers and service users The recently launched electric minibus is both more environmenta