In July 2024, residents across Chichester said YES to JESS, electing Jess Brown-Fuller as the first Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament here for over 100 years.
Jess was elected with 25,540 votes (49.2%). The result saw a 30.9% swing to the Liberal Democrats.
The Liberal Democrats also lead Chichester City Council, Chichester District Council and West Sussex County Council.
The Liberal Democrats are working hard on a local level to deliver for residents across Chichester District through investing in our community, supporting businesses and promoting projects to improve local infrastructure including upgrades to our parks, public conveniences and the city centre, as well as protect the environment and enhance bio-diversity and regenerative programmes across the District.
Chichester’s Liberal Democrat MP, Jess Brown-Fuller, has criticised the government’s refusal to compensate women left with inadequate pension provision because of the government’s poorly communicated pension changes.
Chichester MP Jess Brown-Fuller is calling on the government to create a planning system prioritising community needs rather than developers’ wants.
New research commissioned by the Liberal Democrats reveals that 58% of people in England expect food prices to rise because of the Family Farm Tax announced in the Budget.
On Friday 29 November, MPs will vote on the second reading of MP Kim Leadbeater’s Private Member’s Bill, titled ‘Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill’.
Jess Brown-Fuller, the Liberal MP for Chichester, has asked the Home Secretary to back her call to re-open the Chichester Police Custody Centre.
Jess Brown-Fuller, the Liberal Democrat MP for Chichester, is calling for the government to rethink its inheritance tax plans, claiming it will be a disaster for farmers around Chichester.
Following the UK's hottest summer on record, escalating heatwaves and severe droughts have triggered catastrophic blazes across the country, damaging delicate ecosystems and destroying homes.
The Liberal Democrats will continue to stand in solidarity with trans and non-binary communities, defending equal rights, personal dignity and safety for all.
The Liberal Democrats are taking a stand to hold tech companies accountable, equip the police with the right powers, and build a digital world where women and girls can live safely and without fear.