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John Milne MP 🔸
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Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for the Horsham Constituency working towards a brighter future. Promoted by the Liberal Democrats, 1 Vincent Square, London SW1 2PN.
💈 Great to join Grizzly's Barbers for Small Business Saturday!

I met manager Chris O’Sullivan to discuss apprenticeships, minimum wage and maintaining footfall. It’s time the government backed our plans to better support our much-loved local businesses.
December 12, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🗣️ We have some brilliant rural businesses in Horsham and across the UK. But too often they lack the support to unlock even greater productivity and growth.
 
I pressed the Treasury Minister on the need for a clear, measurable target to address this.
December 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
 Pleasure to speak to residents and staff at Broadbridge Park Care home last week!
December 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
I joined BBC Radio Sussex this morning to discuss water scarcity following my Parliament debate on the issue.
 
Its impacts are felt across so many sectors, which is why we need a coherent national strategy that delivers new supply and safeguards water security for future generations.
December 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
🗣️ The idea that “millions” receive Motability cars for conditions like anxiety or ADHD are simply untrue; only a fraction of claimants are eligible, and many have physical disabilities that justify the support.

Our national debate around welfare must be based on the evidence.
December 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Here is a quick update on some of the things I got up to last week👇

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December 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🗣️ Later today, I’ll be holding a parliamentary debate on water scarcity and the challenges it poses for the UK. 

Water shortage is becoming a major threat to housing, agriculture, and ultimately economic growth.  

It’s time to treat it with the urgency it deserves.
December 9, 2025 at 10:17 AM
🗣️ Deeply disappointed to see the government delay the Sussex Mayoral Elections to 2028.
December 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Great to speak with some of our local businesses at the Horsham Fairtrade Christmas Market. 
 
Wonderful products and a reminder of the importance of Fairtrade!
December 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🛍️ Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday!

Last week's Budget offered little relief for our much-loved businesses in Horsham.

Now more than ever, it's vital that we do what we can to support them this weekend.
December 5, 2025 at 11:22 AM
🟣 Proud to wear my Scope badge for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
 
As a member of the Work and Pensions Committee, I’ll keep pushing for a system that treats people with dignity and for meaningful reform in the upcoming Timms Review.
December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🗣️ A lasting peace cannot reward aggression or leave Ukraine more vulnerable.
 
Major cuts to Ukraine’s defences and commitments that would limit its sovereignty risk encouraging Putin to resume war later down the line.
December 3, 2025 at 12:12 PM
It is with great sadness to hear of the passing of Jack Dark, the last WWII RAF Lancaster Pathfinder. 

I had the great privilege of meeting Jack and his son Chris in Horsham recently. My deepest condolences to all his family and friends. 

We thank you for your service, Jack.
December 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Here is a quick update on some of the things I got up to last week👇

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December 2, 2025 at 11:44 AM
🗣️ Devolution should strengthen local voices, not take power further away.

Our Capitol Theatre, our parks and many other community assets thrive because local people run them.

Without proper protections and fair funding for town and parish councils, these loved local assets could disappear.
November 28, 2025 at 10:10 AM
I had a great time at the opening of the new padel courts at Bluecoat Sports Centre at Christ's Hospital!
 
I got to test them out in a few doubles matches alongside Sophie Bray - Olympic gold medallist and now one of the UK's top 20 women's padel players.
November 27, 2025 at 11:29 AM
🚜 Today’s Budget is the government’s chance to scrap this damaging tax and show they are listening to rural communities. 

Our farms are the backbone of local food production and the economy; they deserve our support.
November 26, 2025 at 11:20 AM
🗣️ On Monday, I raised concerns about the government’s approach to the housing crisis.
 
Greater investment alone won’t give us the affordable homes we need; we must properly reform the system.
November 26, 2025 at 8:30 AM
On the eve of the Budget, I’m urging the Chancellor to set out a plan that genuinely supports families, pensioners and small businesses across Horsham.
 
The government should start by backing our plans to cut VAT for hospitality, protect jobs and put money back into people’s pockets.
November 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Today is #WhiteRibbonDay, a moment to stand together against all violence towards women and girls.

The Liberal Democrats are campaigning for stronger support services, better training for police and frontline professionals, and dedicated specialist units in every force.
November 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Here is a quick update on some of the things I got up to last week👇

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November 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
It's UK Parliament Week! 🎉 

A fantastic opportunity for people of all ages to learn more about UK politics and how our democracy works.

#UKPW
November 24, 2025 at 1:11 PM
🤝 Great to meet so many residents at my pop-up surgery at Sainsbury's in Horsham last week!
November 24, 2025 at 11:27 AM
On Monday, I met Brake to discuss #RoadSafetyWeek and Graduated Driving Licences (GDLs).

 I'm urging the government to seriously consider GDLs, an issue that Horsham constituent Jane Radford has been a powerful advocate for.
November 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🏠 Developers overwhelmingly target greenfield sites, and without proper powers or support, local authorities don't have the power to turn them down. That has to change.
November 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM