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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

📰 In my Mid Sussex Times column, I wrote about backing our communities across Mid Sussex, from speaking with residents to celebrating our local businesses and the people behind them. www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/p...

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Political opinion with Alison Bennett MP: Business and backing our communities

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🧠 It was a pleasure to attend the Alzheimer's Society breakfast and meet my constituents Tony, living with dementia, and his wife Caroline, who cares for him. Hearing their experiences was a powerful reminder of what dementia means for people, their families and carers who support them every day.

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🏛️ Another busy day at Lib Dem conference! On Day 3, I presented my policy motion on helping people to age well, joined the JRF and LGA for a roundtable on delivering once-in-a-generation reform of adult social care, and spoke to ITV about why I care so much about this issue. #LDConf

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I dropped by to support our Haywards Heath Councillors' surgery this morning in the Orchards Shopping Centre. Plus I got to chat to Paul from Haywards Heath Town Football Club.

Four people standing in front of a Haywards Heath Town Council roller banner

Alison doing a selfie with people surrounding a table in the background.

Alison with a man in front of the football club's stall.

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I dropped by to support our Haywards Heath Councillors' surgery this morning in the Orchards Shopping Centre. Plus I got to chat to Paul from Haywards Heath Town Football Club.

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

🧡 It was great to meet representatives from so many brilliant charities and organisations at Lib Dem conference this week, including Dementia UK, Animal Free Research, Young Lives vs Cancer and more. #LDConf

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

📰 This week’s Monday Mail comes from Lib Dem Conference in Brighton. A quick update on Group B Strep, maternity policy, young carers, and BBC Politics Live. Read here: www.midsussexlibdems.org.uk/news/article...

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Alison Bennett's Monday Mail: Conference

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

📰 In my Mid Sussex Times column, I wrote about a brilliant weekend of sport across Mid Sussex, from Burgess Hill Hockey Club to the Greater Haywards Heath Bike Ride. Read here: www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/p...

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Political opinion with Alison Bennett MP: A weekend of Mid Sussex sport

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

MPs are back in their constituencies for the political party conference season. So it was good to get out in Haywards Heath yesterday evening to chat to local people with Freddie and Town Councillor Billah. Thank you to everyone who made some time to talk to us.

Alison with two others in front of a hedge.

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Head to head with Reform UK's Lee Anderson on BBC Politics Live this lunchtime.

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

📰 In this week’s Monday Mail, I reflect on Reform’s recent donations, why they should concern those who want evidence-based policy, internationalism and social tolerance to win, and why early support matters. Read here: www.midsussexlibdems.org.uk/news/article...

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WLTM: a liberal minded crypto billionaire

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🚜 Earlier this week I joined the NFU in Parliament for Back British Farming Day and its Ready to Grow campaign. British farmers need practical support on planning, finance, food security and resilience. I’ll keep making that case for farmers in Mid Sussex and across the country.

Alison Bennett MP with Danny Chambers MP.

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

📰 In my Mid Sussex Times column, I wrote about why housing growth must be fair for Mid Sussex. Growth must be sustainable, properly planned, and supported by the infrastructure residents need and environmental protections. www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/p...

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Political opinion with Alison Bennett MP: Housing growth must be fair for Mid Sussex

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🚴 Great to be back at the Greater Haywards Heath Bike Ride on Sunday. Thanks to everyone who helped make the day possible. Take a look at some of the photos from the day below 👇 www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/...

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In photos – hundreds of cyclists take part in Greater Haywards Heath Bike Ride 2026

Hundreds of cyclists took part in the Greater Haywards Heath Bike Ride 2026.

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

What on earth is going on with local government reorganisation? West Sussex was already waiting until October for a decision. Now the Government has paused plans elsewhere and launched a wider review. People in Mid Sussex deserve clarity, not more delay and confusion.

BBC News screenshot with the headline “Plans for major overhaul of councils halted” above a photograph of the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

📰 Monday Mail is back after its summer break. This week, I reflect on raising West Sussex school funding in Parliament, food waste and recycling, and today’s District Plan consultation deadline. Read here: www.midsussexlibdems.org.uk/news/article...

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Alison Bennett's Monday Mail: Guess Who's Back?

Guess who’s back?

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

🎄 Calling all young artists across Mid Sussex! It might feel a little early to be thinking about Christmas, but my 2026 Christmas Card Competition has now launched. Schools across Mid Sussex will shortly be sharing details of the competition with pupils, good luck to everyone taking part! 🎨

Graphic promoting Alison Bennett MP’s Mid Sussex Christmas Card Competition 2026, over a photograph showing entries from the 2025 competition, including colourful festive drawings by local pupils. Text says the 2026 competition is launching in schools across Mid Sussex this week, is open to pupils from Reception to Year 11, and asks anyone interested to speak to their school or contact the school reception or office if they have not yet heard about it.

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

📰 In my Mid Sussex Times column this week, I wrote about the final week of my summer tour. You can read my full column here: www.midsussexlibdems.org.uk/news/article...

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Political Opinion with Alison Bennett MP: My end of summer roundup

In her weekly column, Alison Bennett, MP for Mid Sussex, discusses the last week of her Mid Sussex summer tour.

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

📰 In my Mid Sussex Times column, I wrote about my visit to Haywards Heath Foodbank and Baby Bank. Heather and the team provide vital support, from food parcels to baby essentials, with care and dignity. You can read my full column here: www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/p...

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Political Opinion with Alison Bennett MP: Supporting community at food and baby bank

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🐶 It’s International Dog Day, so it seems like the perfect excuse to introduce you to seven-month-old Rhubarb. Happy International Dog Day to all the dogs, and fellow dog lovers, across Mid Sussex! I’d love to see your dogs too, so feel free to share a photo in the comments. 🐾

A seven-month-old golden-brown dog named Rhubarb sits attentively in a dry grassy field, wearing a black harness and collar.

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Earlier this week I visited Haywards Heath Foodbank and Baby Bank, where Heather and the team showed me the brilliant support they provide, from food parcels to baby clothes, toys and community groups. Thank you to all the volunteers for everything you do for our community.

Alison Bennett MP at Haywards Heath Foodbank.

Alison Bennett MP at Haywards Heath Foodbank and Baby Bank team.

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

📰 In my Mid Sussex Times column, I wrote about dangerous and antisocial driving in Mid Sussex. Residents should report incidents through Operation Crackdown where possible, and I will continue pressing Sussex Police for action. www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/p...

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Political Opinion with Alison Bennett MP: Making Our Roads Safer for Everyone

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

🛒 A lovely afternoon at Tesco in Burgess Hill for one of my pop-up surgeries! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, have a chat or raise an issue with me. If you weren’t able to catch me today, please do get in touch with my office, alison.bennett.mp@parliament.uk

Alison Bennett MP inside Costa Coffee, within Tesco Superstore in Burgess Hill

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 18/08/2026

Free local bus travel is a vital lifeline for many disabled people. After an almost two-year campaign the Government has finally listened to Liberal Democrat calls to stop restrictions to disabled bus passes. Disabilities don’t start at 9.30am. Neither should disabled bus passes.

BBC News headline announces 24-hour free bus travel for disabled people in England; a crowd of cheering Liberal Democrat supporters hold bus-shaped placards and party signs celebrating the policy.

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Tom has campaigned tirelessly to end the time restrictions on disabled bus passes, so I am very pleased that the PM has made this announcement today.

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

In my Mid Sussex Times column, I wrote about another week of my summer tour, meeting residents, parish councillors, local organisations and care home residents across Mid Sussex. Read here: www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/p...

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Political opinion with Alison Bennett MP: Another week of my summer tour

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

📚 A huge congratulations to everyone across Mid Sussex receiving their A level, T level and BTEC results today! Whatever comes next, I wish you the very best. And if things haven’t gone quite as hoped, UCAS is offering Results Day and Clearing support. Well done to all our students!

Graphic showing a group of students looking at their results together. Text reads: “Get Results Day support from UCAS.” Contact details include 0371 468 0 468, Facebook UCAS Online, Instagram @UCAS_Online and ucas.com/clearing. UCAS phone lines open from 8am on 13 August, with Clearing choices available from 1pm.

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 10/08/2026

From Mid Staffordshire to Morecambe Bay, NHS scandals have shown the cost of concerns being ignored. Labour’s Health Bill will take an axe to vital patient safeguards. Andy Burnham must intervene and protect patients. @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

It was lovely to be invited to The Goldbridge Care Home in Haywards Heath, where I met residents and the team and heard more about the wide range of care and support they provide. Thank you to everyone at Goldbridge for such a warm welcome.

Alison Bennett MP with members of The Goldbridge Care Home team during her visit to the home in Haywards Heath

Alison Bennett MP meeting and speaking with residents during her visit to The Goldbridge Care Home in Haywards Heath, accompanied by a member of the care home team.

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

I was delighted to be invited to Burgess Hill Town Football Club to hear more about the investment being made in the club and its future. Thank you to Dave, David and Vicky for showing me around and taking the time to speak with me. ⚽

Alison Bennett MP with Dave, David and Vicky outside of the 4g ground at Burgess Hill Town Football Club.

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

📰 In my Mid Sussex Times column this week, I wrote about being out and about across Mid Sussex during summer recess. You can read my full column here: www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/p...

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Political opinion with Alison Bennett MP: Out and about across Mid Sussex

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

🌿 Great to visit Nymans and hear how it is supporting people and nature across Mid Sussex, from free visits for local carers and social prescribing partnerships to volunteering and nature restoration. Volunteer at Nymans: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex...

Alison Bennett speaks with a member of Nymans staff in the gardens

Alison Bennett stands with three members of Nymans staff in the gardens

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

🧡 It was a pleasure to visit the Burgess Hill Pantry this week and see first hand the incredible difference it is making for people across our community. To find out more, email hello@bhlocalpantry.org, call 0800 987 1156 or visit their webpage: www.yourlocalpantry.co.uk/pantry-listi...

Alison Bennett MP standing outside Burgess Hill & District Pantry beside the Pantry’s storefront and sign.

Alison Bennett MP standing inside Burgess Hill & District Pantry with three volunteers wearing orange Pantry aprons, in front of shelves stocked with groceries.

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

🛍️ Earlier this week, I had a great morning holding a pop-up surgery on Church Walk in Burgess Hill. Thank you to everyone who took the time to come and speak with me. I look forward to holding more pop-up surgeries across Mid Sussex during the summer recess.

Alison Bennett MP speaking with a resident during her pop-up surgery on Church Walk in Burgess Hill.

Alison Bennett MP standing on Church Walk in Burgess Hill beside an A-board advertising her drop-in surgery.

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Women and babies at Princess Royal Hospital deserve safe, timely care. The CQC praised its kind and professional maternity staff, but found they are tired and burnt out, while theatre problems delayed planned caesarean sections. The Trust must now act.

Graphic featuring Alison Bennett MP speaking with maternity staff in a hospital ward. Text reads: “Women and babies deserve safe, timely care.” It says the CQC praised the kind and professional care provided by maternity staff, but found they were tired and burnt out, while theatre problems had delayed planned caesarean sections, and that the Trust must act.

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🏘️ This week, I met with representatives from parish and town councillors from Fulking, Pyecombe, Hassocks, Hurstpierpoint & Sayers Common and Burgess Hill. It was helpful to hear directly about the concerns affecting their towns and villages, and to discuss where I can support them as their MP.

Alison Bennett MP listens during a meeting with representatives from local parish councils

ison Bennett MP with representatives from parish councils serving Fulking, Newtimber, Poynings, Pyecombe, Hassocks, Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common, seated around tables during a meeting.

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 30/07/2026

This is the very sad reality of a broken system that is letting people down. We must fix this so that it never happens again. www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...

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More than 30,000 died last year waiting for social care help

The proportion of frail and elderly adults in England who get support has halved in 20 years and more than half of requests to local authorities are rejected

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

📰 In my Mid Sussex Times column this week, I wrote about the start of summer recess and the work I will be doing across Mid Sussex over the coming weeks. Read here:

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Political Opinion with Alison Bennett MP: Mid Sussex summer begins

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 29/07/2026

'If we don't get social care right there are profound costs for to the rest of the economy' @AlisonEBennett.bsky.social

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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 29/07/2026

After 22 failed attempts to sort the social care crisis. The 23rd must now deliver. It's time to put family carers first, guarantee free personal care, and end catastrophic care costs. @AlisonEBennett.bsky.social

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

💧 Later this week, I will be meeting the new Chief Executive of South East Water. I want to make sure residents’ experiences are heard directly. 💬 Please comment below with any questions you would like me to raise, or email me privately at alison.bennett.mp@parliament.uk

Graphic showing Alison Bennett MP in a high-visibility vest during a visit to South East Water, with another worker in an orange vest in the foreground. Text asks: “What should I ask South East Water’s Chief Executive?” and invites Mid Sussex residents to submit questions about shortages, leaks, low pressure and poor communication.

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

📰 In this week’s Monday Mail, I share a summer edition before the newsletter takes a short August break, with reading and podcast recommendations, plus local events coming up in Mid Sussex. Read here: prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/L...

Alison Bennett enjoying an ice cream on a busy street in Brighton.

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

🎆 The Government has now launched a consultation on fireworks and pyrotechnics, including proposals to reduce the maximum noise level of fireworks sold to the public. I would encourage residents to share their views before the consultation closes on 7 October 2026 👇 www.gov.uk/government/c...

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

🚰 With a hosepipe ban in place and further outages affecting Burgess Hill and Hassocks, please check whether you or someone you care for should be on South East Water’s free Priority Services Register. Find out more and sign up: www.southeastwater.co.uk/help/priorit...

Graphic showing a smiling man standing beside stacks of bottled water on a residential street. Text asks, “Could you get extra support during a water outage?” and explains that South East Water’s free Priority Services Register supports older people, families with children under five, and those with medical or mobility needs.

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

📰 In my Mid Sussex Times column, I wrote about fixing our water system. With a hosepipe ban now in Sussex, we need investment, oversight and water infrastructure that keeps pace with housing. Read: www.sussexexpress.co.uk/your-world/p...

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Political opinion with Alison Bennett MP: Fix our water

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Former Southern Water executives have been charged with conspiracy to defraud. If proven, this must be a turning point for tougher regulation, independent monitoring and a water industry that puts communities and the environment first. 📰 Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Graphic showing two large concrete pipes discharging wastewater into a stream. Overlaid text reads: “Alison Bennett MP: Former Southern Water CEO charged in fraud case.” Smaller text says: “If proven, these allegations expose a shocking attempt to conceal sewage pollution. They also show why tougher regulation and independent monitoring are urgently needed.”

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

📰 In this week’s Monday Mail, I reflect on raising Mid Sussex’s water supply concerns at PMQs, local government reorganisation delays, and scrutiny of the new Prime Minister. Read this week’s Monday Mail here: www.midsussexlibdems.org.uk/news/article...

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Alison Bennett's Monday Mail: Bottling it

Standing up for Mid Sussex on water and housing

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Social care reform cannot wait. I’m joining Ed Davey in calling on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to work across parties and deliver: 🧡 Rights, respite and fair financial support for carers 🧡 Free personal care for everyone who needs it 🧡 Protection from devastating care costs

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Earlier this week I joined Adoption UK and Kinship in Parliament to hear from families about adoption and kinship support. Their experiences echoed what families in Mid Sussex have told me: support must be consistent, specialist and shaped by those who rely on it.

Alison Bennett MP stands beside a representative from Kinship in front of Kinship and Adoption UK banners. They hold a sign reading: “I am standing up for greater support for adoptive and kinship families.”

Alison Bennett MP stands in front of Adoption UK and Adoption and Permanence banners, holding a sign reading: “I am standing up for greater support for adoptive and kinship families.”

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Alison Bennett @alisonebennett.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Thank you to Group B Strep Support for another excellent parliamentary event. It was a pleasure to join Andy MacNae MP in raising awareness of group B Strep and the need for better testing, information and support for families in Mid Sussex and across the country.

Alison Bennett MP stands with representatives from Group B Strep Support (GBSS) and healthcare professionals at a parliamentary drop-in event. From left to right are Prof Philip Steer, Chair of GBSS's Clinical Advisory Panel; Oliver Plumb, GBSS Advocacy & Information Manager; Jane Plumb, GBSS Chief Executive; Alison Bennett MP; Anna Dunning, GBSS Information and Support Services Officer; and Alison Bedford Russell, retired consultant neonatologist and GBSS Trustee. The group is holding a sign reading, "All new and expectant parents should be told about group B Strep," in front of a GBSS backdrop.

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