Sian Berry MP

Spreading the word about Buy the Supply around Brighton! I've been leaving copies of my Zine, which will help you make the case for buying as well as building council homes, in libraries and organisations across the city. Print one out! 👇https://www.sianberry.org.uk/buy-the-supply-evidence/

I am now safe after being detained and interrogated by Israeli forces and denied entry to Palestine alongside other activists and elected representatives. I will share a fuller statement tomorrow. The @scottishgreens.org stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine.

2 giant wins in 24 hours for progressives everywhere. The far-right just received a thrashing in both Brazil and Serbia. Lula's dramatic victory brings hope, not just for Brazil but for environmentalists worldwide in the battle against climate change. @greenparty.org.uk @greenjennyjones.bsky.social

As the cost-of-living crisis pushes households to the brink and climate breakdown places further stress on public services, only the Green Party are pushing for genuine action at the Budget this week.

The wonderful Amaze Sussex support families with Disabled children in Sussex, and have teamed up with Wild in Art for a beautiful trail of Book Benches across Brighton decorated by local groups. Find all the sculptures and support Amaze's work for families amazesussex.org.uk/thestorytrail/

Supprting @plaidcymru.bsky.social Carmen Smith's private member's bill calling on the government to live up to its manifesto promise to consult on the future of the #HouseofLords, I reflect that WHO makes decisions matter to trust in politics. #democracy - it would be a good idea

The government didn’t just approve Jackdaw, they also reiterated their support for so-called tiebacks - a dodge to allow yet more new drilling without new licenses. This deserves almost as much scrutiny as Jackdaw and has got barely any of it, so I raised it in the Chamber.

“We need to make the transition as fast as possible, not least because genuinely, the future of our kids depends on this.” Ellie Chowns makes the case for accelerating the transition to clean, renewable energy following Labour's approval of Jackdaw on #BBCQT.

Green MP @sianberry.bsky.social condemns Labour's inhumane asylum plans.

I am furious that the government approved Jackdaw - a gas field that will do nothing for jobs, bills, or energy security. This climate vandalism has to stop. The answer is No To Rosebank.

When the Home Secretary’s asylum proposals come back to the House I think many Labour MPs, not just those with refugee experience, will find it hard to stomach this Bill as it stands.

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We've been consistent on no new oil and gas from day one. Unlike Labour.

Jackdaw will not bring down bills or protect jobs. This is an irresponsible decision from a government that seems to care more about the profits of fossil fuel companies than the money in your pocket or the safety of our planet.

The govt itself has admitted Jackdaw won't bring down energy bills or create many jobs. So I asked the PM: does Labour disagree with the overwhelming scientific consensus that fossil fuels must stay in the ground? Or was lobbying from the oil and gas lobby simply too difficult to ignore?

This is truly pathetic from Ministers. Labour’s claim to more than 27 new Jackdaw jobs doesn’t hold up. The green economy is >£100bn a year and growing fast. There is no future in fossil fuels. The Government knows this, but chooses profit for Shell over protecting our climate.

As a member of the Committee scrutinising this awful Bill, I am calling on the Govt to abandon its plans for a Refugee Tax. Demanding refugees pay for the vital support received during their hardest days will push them into long-term poverty and there is no benefit for the country in doing this.

We have a crisis of inequality in this country. It has been fed by successive governments taxing work, not wealth. This government could change that - but it looks like they won’t…

Immigration and Asylum Bill Committee: Day Three I will be arguing against plans to downgrade the right to family life for asylum seekers who have been victims of exploitation, as well as Govt plans to lock refugees into decades of uncertainty, forced to renew their status every 30 months.

NEW: Our latest research has found that more than 200,000 children attended A&E or were hospitalised with breathing difficulties last year across 11 English cities, including #London, #GreaterManchester & #Birmingham. We cannot keep treating dirty air as inevitable or acceptable. 📸: Ron Fassbender

👟 Across five major parties, one message is clear: we need fewer screens, more sport. Green Party MP @sianberry.bsky.social backs our call for a Right to Sport. Children on free school meals are 10% less likely to take part in school sport. It's time we give every pupil the same chance.

Well, he’s right in the sense there’d be economic growth - 0.05% according to UK govt’s impact assessment. Not much Same assessment also said the cost-benefit analysis, accounting for pollution, health impacts of noise etc would be negative by tens of billions of ££ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The upcoming budget must put ordinary people’s interests before those of fossil fuel shareholders. Make polluters pay.

During the assisted dying debate, Ministers made clear commitments to provide more support for palliative care services. Really helpful to catch up with my local hospice provider, Southern Hospice Group. It is vital we keep life-limiting illness at the top of the political agenda.

I have already heard from trans constituents who are avoiding essential NHS screening and treatment for fear of being treated without respect and dignity. Ministers told me: “the revised guidance will support the privacy, dignity and safety of all patients” How exactly does this do that?

Just brilliant to see the new Green administration in Lambeth saving these excellent estates so decisively, after many years of listening and working with residents to defend their homes. When I launched my 2021 Mayor manifesto, Cressingham Gdns was the obvious place to hightlight our values. 💚💚👏👏

Bill Committee: Day Two Nigel Farage is calling for charities like the RNLI to be prosecuted for saving lives, and Robert Jenrick is saying Reform will authorise legal force against asylum seekers. Meanwhile I am scrutinising a Labour Bill that is completely the wrong response to this awfulness.

I have raised concerns with ministers about the welfare of the beagles at MBR Acres, a breeding facility for laboratory animals. Animal testing belongs in the past but while we win that, the welfare of all animals must be better protected.

Taxing private jets at the same rate as regular flights, and ending the tax exemption on plane fuel could give the Chancellor an extra £2.7 bn. £2.7bn for our green transport networks! With other MPs I am calling on the Govt to end the tax breaks for wealthy private jet users. buff.ly/B65XyNf

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Are you fed up that government departments are continuing to share important information on platforms like X? Ask your MP to support the 'Public sector comms, decentralised platforms & local journalism' EDM by @sianberry.bsky.social 👇 action.openrightsgroup.org/tell-your-mp... @openrightsgroup.org

To have a shot at meeting our climate targets, "we can't have any new oil and gas." Funding new fossil fuels is "irresponsible and short-sighted." These aren't my words - they're past statements from our current Energy Secretary. So I asked her - what's changed?

I want Brighton and Hove residents to be decision-makers in the future of our seafront. I have welcomed the Council’s ambition to invest in our city’s biggest asset. Let’s involve our community to co-produce ideas for improvement rooted in Brighton’s spirit, values and talents. buff.ly/8Z8IqA3

Day one of Bill Committee for the Immigration and Asylum Bill. The last time I took part in this process was for the Courts and Tribunals Bill which tried to take away jury trial rights. The very worst parts of that Bill have now been watered down.

Pitting NHS funding against the right to asylum is textbook Reform, who already plan on privatising our healthcare to line the pockets of its billionaire backers. A ‘normal country’ upholds basic human rights for all. It doesn’t sow division and spread poison. Britain deserves much better.

Cutting heat pump subsidies to fund the military Digging for new oil and gas in the North Sea Labour’s greenward turn didn’t last long did it? www.theguardian.com/environment/...

“Burnham wouldn’t be there without Zack, because we won four times as many votes from Labour as Reform.” Green Party Deputy Leader Rachel Millward, on BBC Newsnight, discussing Zack Polanski’s influence on moving Labour to the left.

My reflections this morning, some thoughts on how we build back better from here, and a message to members and constituents. 💚🙏

This is it. The final hours to vote. Greens got 10% here last time. And now we're genuinely on the cusp of winning it. Vote Green in Holborn & St Pancras! 💚

Today marks the third anniversary of the horrific October 7 attacks. In pursuit of peace and justice for Israelis and Palestinians, today I remember those lost, hurt, and taken on that harrowing day.

I wanted to speak on an amendment to motion EO2 Zionism is racism at Green Party conference today, but was not called on. I’ve copied over what I would have said in the next posts. I was heartbroken this amendment fell and that the vote went against providing this protection for Jewish members.

My speech from the conference debate on 'Zionism is Racism’ motion