Chris Ward MP
@chriswardmp.bsky.social
Labour MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven
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How should we spend our £20 million Plan for Neighbourhoods fund to improve Whitehawk? - Chris Ward | MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven
Ever since I was elected, I’ve been fighting for Whitehawk to get the investment it deserves. For far too long, our community has been overlooked. So, I’m delighted that the Government has listened, a...
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🚨Huge news for Whitehawk 🚨
I’m proud to announce that Whitehawk has secured £20 million in new funding through the Labour Government’s Plan for Neighbourhoods.
Now the big question: how should we spend it?
Tell me here: chriswardmp.co.uk/20-million-i...
I’m proud to announce that Whitehawk has secured £20 million in new funding through the Labour Government’s Plan for Neighbourhoods.
Now the big question: how should we spend it?
Tell me here: chriswardmp.co.uk/20-million-i...
This Labour Government has frozen rail fares for the first time in 30 years — and it’s welcome news.
There’s still much more to do to improve our rail network — from better reliability to stronger accountability — but freezing fares is a move in the right direction.
There’s still much more to do to improve our rail network — from better reliability to stronger accountability — but freezing fares is a move in the right direction.
November 23, 2025 at 10:21 AM
This Labour Government has frozen rail fares for the first time in 30 years — and it’s welcome news.
There’s still much more to do to improve our rail network — from better reliability to stronger accountability — but freezing fares is a move in the right direction.
There’s still much more to do to improve our rail network — from better reliability to stronger accountability — but freezing fares is a move in the right direction.
November 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Great to catch up with my friend Craig Jones today.
Craig has advocated for LGBTQ+ rights and HIV awareness to his commitment to social justice as the founder of Fighting with Pride.
He's exactly the sort of example we need in public life.
Craig has advocated for LGBTQ+ rights and HIV awareness to his commitment to social justice as the founder of Fighting with Pride.
He's exactly the sort of example we need in public life.
November 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Great to catch up with my friend Craig Jones today.
Craig has advocated for LGBTQ+ rights and HIV awareness to his commitment to social justice as the founder of Fighting with Pride.
He's exactly the sort of example we need in public life.
Craig has advocated for LGBTQ+ rights and HIV awareness to his commitment to social justice as the founder of Fighting with Pride.
He's exactly the sort of example we need in public life.
I’m grateful to be featured in
@brightonargus.bsky.social today as I call for a genuine reset in public standards — because the foundations of our democracy depend on it.
In Parliament, I set out why rebuilding trust starts with real reform.
@brightonargus.bsky.social today as I call for a genuine reset in public standards — because the foundations of our democracy depend on it.
In Parliament, I set out why rebuilding trust starts with real reform.
November 20, 2025 at 8:04 AM
I’m grateful to be featured in
@brightonargus.bsky.social today as I call for a genuine reset in public standards — because the foundations of our democracy depend on it.
In Parliament, I set out why rebuilding trust starts with real reform.
@brightonargus.bsky.social today as I call for a genuine reset in public standards — because the foundations of our democracy depend on it.
In Parliament, I set out why rebuilding trust starts with real reform.
I’ve met with the Friends of the Pepperpot to discuss protecting one of Brighton’s most distinctive Regency landmarks.
We’re pushing for proper surveys, action on the trees growing through the roof, and a place for it within wider heritage plans.
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We’re pushing for proper surveys, action on the trees growing through the roof, and a place for it within wider heritage plans.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:40 AM
I’ve met with the Friends of the Pepperpot to discuss protecting one of Brighton’s most distinctive Regency landmarks.
We’re pushing for proper surveys, action on the trees growing through the roof, and a place for it within wider heritage plans.
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We’re pushing for proper surveys, action on the trees growing through the roof, and a place for it within wider heritage plans.
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5 million extra NHS appointments delivered already under this Labour government.
That’s 5 million more chances to be seen earlier.
5 million fewer people stuck waiting.
5 million steps towards getting our NHS back on its feet.
That’s 5 million more chances to be seen earlier.
5 million fewer people stuck waiting.
5 million steps towards getting our NHS back on its feet.
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
5 million extra NHS appointments delivered already under this Labour government.
That’s 5 million more chances to be seen earlier.
5 million fewer people stuck waiting.
5 million steps towards getting our NHS back on its feet.
That’s 5 million more chances to be seen earlier.
5 million fewer people stuck waiting.
5 million steps towards getting our NHS back on its feet.
It's Transgender Awareness Week.
Trans people are among the most marginalised and discriminated in our society. We all need to stand up to that.
It was great to meet the staff at MindOut today, a brilliant local mental health service run by and for LGBTQ+ people. I'll keep supporting their work.
Trans people are among the most marginalised and discriminated in our society. We all need to stand up to that.
It was great to meet the staff at MindOut today, a brilliant local mental health service run by and for LGBTQ+ people. I'll keep supporting their work.
November 14, 2025 at 12:31 PM
It's Transgender Awareness Week.
Trans people are among the most marginalised and discriminated in our society. We all need to stand up to that.
It was great to meet the staff at MindOut today, a brilliant local mental health service run by and for LGBTQ+ people. I'll keep supporting their work.
Trans people are among the most marginalised and discriminated in our society. We all need to stand up to that.
It was great to meet the staff at MindOut today, a brilliant local mental health service run by and for LGBTQ+ people. I'll keep supporting their work.
🇬🇧 Labour’s new Veterans Strategy will make a real difference here in Brighton & Peacehaven — celebrating service, supporting veterans into work and ensuring no one who served is left behind.
👉 Read more: www.theargus.co.uk/news/2561451...
@brightonargus.bsky.social
👉 Read more: www.theargus.co.uk/news/2561451...
@brightonargus.bsky.social
New veterans strategy aims to deliver support hubs and housing aid
A new veterans strategy could bring dedicated support centres in Sussex.
www.theargus.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 8:04 AM
🇬🇧 Labour’s new Veterans Strategy will make a real difference here in Brighton & Peacehaven — celebrating service, supporting veterans into work and ensuring no one who served is left behind.
👉 Read more: www.theargus.co.uk/news/2561451...
@brightonargus.bsky.social
👉 Read more: www.theargus.co.uk/news/2561451...
@brightonargus.bsky.social
I held my latest constituency surgery at Saltdean Lido — always a brilliant local venue and a real community hub.
If you need help or want to raise an issue, please get in touch:
[email protected]
If you need help or want to raise an issue, please get in touch:
[email protected]
November 12, 2025 at 9:11 AM
I held my latest constituency surgery at Saltdean Lido — always a brilliant local venue and a real community hub.
If you need help or want to raise an issue, please get in touch:
[email protected]
If you need help or want to raise an issue, please get in touch:
[email protected]
Proud to welcome launch of £75m LGBT+ Veterans Financial Recognition Scheme 🏳️🌈
I’ve worked with @fightingwithpride.bsky.social
& LGBT+ veterans to help make this happen — a vital step toward justice for those banned from serving simply for who they were.
I’ve worked with @fightingwithpride.bsky.social
& LGBT+ veterans to help make this happen — a vital step toward justice for those banned from serving simply for who they were.
November 11, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Proud to welcome launch of £75m LGBT+ Veterans Financial Recognition Scheme 🏳️🌈
I’ve worked with @fightingwithpride.bsky.social
& LGBT+ veterans to help make this happen — a vital step toward justice for those banned from serving simply for who they were.
I’ve worked with @fightingwithpride.bsky.social
& LGBT+ veterans to help make this happen — a vital step toward justice for those banned from serving simply for who they were.
Today I joined remembrance services in Rottingdean and Peacehaven to honour all those who gave their lives in service to our country.
It’s always deeply moving to see our communities come together to remember the courage and sacrifice of our Armed Forces, past and present.
We will remember them. 🌹
It’s always deeply moving to see our communities come together to remember the courage and sacrifice of our Armed Forces, past and present.
We will remember them. 🌹
November 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Today I joined remembrance services in Rottingdean and Peacehaven to honour all those who gave their lives in service to our country.
It’s always deeply moving to see our communities come together to remember the courage and sacrifice of our Armed Forces, past and present.
We will remember them. 🌹
It’s always deeply moving to see our communities come together to remember the courage and sacrifice of our Armed Forces, past and present.
We will remember them. 🌹
November 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Great to meet Cllr Mark Earthey and local water-quality champions from FORCE & BH Seacheck at Saltdean Lido 🌊
Their community testing is vital to protect swimmers & wildlife — and I’m calling on Southern Water to extend funding so this work can continue.
Their community testing is vital to protect swimmers & wildlife — and I’m calling on Southern Water to extend funding so this work can continue.
November 8, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Great to meet Cllr Mark Earthey and local water-quality champions from FORCE & BH Seacheck at Saltdean Lido 🌊
Their community testing is vital to protect swimmers & wildlife — and I’m calling on Southern Water to extend funding so this work can continue.
Their community testing is vital to protect swimmers & wildlife — and I’m calling on Southern Water to extend funding so this work can continue.
🌊 Strong win for our coast! I’m delighted that the dredging licence for Brighton Marina has been quashed. I stood with residents and campaigners all the way.
Thanks to community and Sussex Wildlife Trust for campaigning on it.
www.theargus.co.uk/news/2560396...
Thanks to community and Sussex Wildlife Trust for campaigning on it.
www.theargus.co.uk/news/2560396...
Decision to allow sediment dumping in wildlife hotspot was 'unlawful'
A controversial licence allowing Brighton Marina to dump sediment in a conservation zone has been quashed
www.theargus.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
🌊 Strong win for our coast! I’m delighted that the dredging licence for Brighton Marina has been quashed. I stood with residents and campaigners all the way.
Thanks to community and Sussex Wildlife Trust for campaigning on it.
www.theargus.co.uk/news/2560396...
Thanks to community and Sussex Wildlife Trust for campaigning on it.
www.theargus.co.uk/news/2560396...
Rottingdean Library matters — and local people have made that clear.
Almost 3,000 residents took part in the citywide consultation on Brighton & Hove’s libraries.
It’s a vital part of village life — and I’ll keep working with the Council, the Parish Council and campaigners to find a solution.
Almost 3,000 residents took part in the citywide consultation on Brighton & Hove’s libraries.
It’s a vital part of village life — and I’ll keep working with the Council, the Parish Council and campaigners to find a solution.
November 7, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Rottingdean Library matters — and local people have made that clear.
Almost 3,000 residents took part in the citywide consultation on Brighton & Hove’s libraries.
It’s a vital part of village life — and I’ll keep working with the Council, the Parish Council and campaigners to find a solution.
Almost 3,000 residents took part in the citywide consultation on Brighton & Hove’s libraries.
It’s a vital part of village life — and I’ll keep working with the Council, the Parish Council and campaigners to find a solution.
One of my main roles in the Cabinet Office is making sure procurement works for British businesses.
So It was great to meet with a range of small and medium businesses to discuss how we can use public procurement to boost jobs, growth and support small businesses across the country.
So It was great to meet with a range of small and medium businesses to discuss how we can use public procurement to boost jobs, growth and support small businesses across the country.
November 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
One of my main roles in the Cabinet Office is making sure procurement works for British businesses.
So It was great to meet with a range of small and medium businesses to discuss how we can use public procurement to boost jobs, growth and support small businesses across the country.
So It was great to meet with a range of small and medium businesses to discuss how we can use public procurement to boost jobs, growth and support small businesses across the country.
We will remember them.
Ahead of Remembrance Day this weekend, it was an honour to plant a poppy in Parliament's Constituency Garden of Remembrance on behalf of residents.
Lest we forget.
Ahead of Remembrance Day this weekend, it was an honour to plant a poppy in Parliament's Constituency Garden of Remembrance on behalf of residents.
Lest we forget.
November 6, 2025 at 7:37 AM
We will remember them.
Ahead of Remembrance Day this weekend, it was an honour to plant a poppy in Parliament's Constituency Garden of Remembrance on behalf of residents.
Lest we forget.
Ahead of Remembrance Day this weekend, it was an honour to plant a poppy in Parliament's Constituency Garden of Remembrance on behalf of residents.
Lest we forget.
In Parliament tonight voting to protect the Employment Rights Bill — and to stop Tory & Lib Dem attempts to weaken it.
The Bill delivers the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation: ending zero-hours contracts, banning fire & rehire, ensuring fair pay & job security
The Bill delivers the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation: ending zero-hours contracts, banning fire & rehire, ensuring fair pay & job security
November 5, 2025 at 7:23 PM
In Parliament tonight voting to protect the Employment Rights Bill — and to stop Tory & Lib Dem attempts to weaken it.
The Bill delivers the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation: ending zero-hours contracts, banning fire & rehire, ensuring fair pay & job security
The Bill delivers the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation: ending zero-hours contracts, banning fire & rehire, ensuring fair pay & job security
🍻 Have your say on the future of our pubs, cafés and restaurants!
The Government’s “Cheers to Change” consultation on modernising hospitality licensing laws closes at midday on Wednesday 6 November.
The Government’s “Cheers to Change” consultation on modernising hospitality licensing laws closes at midday on Wednesday 6 November.
November 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM
🍻 Have your say on the future of our pubs, cafés and restaurants!
The Government’s “Cheers to Change” consultation on modernising hospitality licensing laws closes at midday on Wednesday 6 November.
The Government’s “Cheers to Change” consultation on modernising hospitality licensing laws closes at midday on Wednesday 6 November.
A privilege to meet with @ujs-uk.bsky.social and Jewish student leaders last week to discuss the rise in antisemitism on campus.
No student should ever feel unsafe because of who they are. We must all stand firm against hate — wherever it appears.
No student should ever feel unsafe because of who they are. We must all stand firm against hate — wherever it appears.
November 4, 2025 at 9:47 AM
A privilege to meet with @ujs-uk.bsky.social and Jewish student leaders last week to discuss the rise in antisemitism on campus.
No student should ever feel unsafe because of who they are. We must all stand firm against hate — wherever it appears.
No student should ever feel unsafe because of who they are. We must all stand firm against hate — wherever it appears.
Our Armed Forces give everything for us — they deserve safe, decent homes in return. 🇬🇧
With Labour, 14,000 military homes across the South East are being upgraded.
Real respect. Real change.
With Labour, 14,000 military homes across the South East are being upgraded.
Real respect. Real change.
November 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Our Armed Forces give everything for us — they deserve safe, decent homes in return. 🇬🇧
With Labour, 14,000 military homes across the South East are being upgraded.
Real respect. Real change.
With Labour, 14,000 military homes across the South East are being upgraded.
Real respect. Real change.
On Friday I held a pop-up surgery at Asda in @brightonmarina.bsky.social
Thanks to everyone who dropped by and thanks to Asda for hosting.
If you have any casework needs, please email me at [email protected] and we'll do what we can to help.
Thanks to everyone who dropped by and thanks to Asda for hosting.
If you have any casework needs, please email me at [email protected] and we'll do what we can to help.
November 3, 2025 at 9:10 AM
On Friday I held a pop-up surgery at Asda in @brightonmarina.bsky.social
Thanks to everyone who dropped by and thanks to Asda for hosting.
If you have any casework needs, please email me at [email protected] and we'll do what we can to help.
Thanks to everyone who dropped by and thanks to Asda for hosting.
If you have any casework needs, please email me at [email protected] and we'll do what we can to help.
@officialbha.bsky.social v Leeds today. Predictions?
I'm going 2-0 Albion. I've spoken to the players and they've agreed to ignore all my advice. Probably for the best.
Hope you have a great weekend.
I'm going 2-0 Albion. I've spoken to the players and they've agreed to ignore all my advice. Probably for the best.
Hope you have a great weekend.
November 1, 2025 at 10:24 AM
@officialbha.bsky.social v Leeds today. Predictions?
I'm going 2-0 Albion. I've spoken to the players and they've agreed to ignore all my advice. Probably for the best.
Hope you have a great weekend.
I'm going 2-0 Albion. I've spoken to the players and they've agreed to ignore all my advice. Probably for the best.
Hope you have a great weekend.
✨️Great public meeting at St Cuthman’s today✨️
Lots of ideas for how we can spend the £20million investment we've secured for Whitehawk.
Thank you to everyone who came. More meeting coming.
And you can submit ideas via my website, link in the comments👇
Lots of ideas for how we can spend the £20million investment we've secured for Whitehawk.
Thank you to everyone who came. More meeting coming.
And you can submit ideas via my website, link in the comments👇
October 31, 2025 at 3:07 PM
✨️Great public meeting at St Cuthman’s today✨️
Lots of ideas for how we can spend the £20million investment we've secured for Whitehawk.
Thank you to everyone who came. More meeting coming.
And you can submit ideas via my website, link in the comments👇
Lots of ideas for how we can spend the £20million investment we've secured for Whitehawk.
Thank you to everyone who came. More meeting coming.
And you can submit ideas via my website, link in the comments👇
Thank you to the Pankhurst Pantry — a volunteer-run project helping everyone in the community access affordable food with dignity. 💚
Open Fridays 11am–1pm at the Edge Community Room. Donations welcome if you can, but no one is turned away.
Huge thanks to the amazing volunteers👏
Open Fridays 11am–1pm at the Edge Community Room. Donations welcome if you can, but no one is turned away.
Huge thanks to the amazing volunteers👏
October 30, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Thank you to the Pankhurst Pantry — a volunteer-run project helping everyone in the community access affordable food with dignity. 💚
Open Fridays 11am–1pm at the Edge Community Room. Donations welcome if you can, but no one is turned away.
Huge thanks to the amazing volunteers👏
Open Fridays 11am–1pm at the Edge Community Room. Donations welcome if you can, but no one is turned away.
Huge thanks to the amazing volunteers👏