Chris Ward MP
@chriswardmp
Labour MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven
With the Prime Minister away this week it was great fun to be able to play pundit @TimesRadio and discuss what really goes on behind the scenes at PMQs. @hugorifkind @patrickkmaguire
“Beating the Conservatives is kind of irrelevant now.” PMQs is not about fiercely debating the opposition, like during the Blair and Cameron years, but talking to the public, says @ChrisWardMP. 🎧: pod.fo/e/2e7d70 @HugoRifkind | #TimesRadio
Delighted Wellsbourne GP surgery will continue serving our community. After months of campaigning, NHS Sussex have paused plans to replace Wellsbourne with a private provider. Thanks to the 4,000+ who backed my petition – a huge win for staff, patients and Whitehawk.
Southern water have taken bill payers for fools for too long. A bumper pay rise for their CEO is indefensible and should be turned down.
Exclusive: Twenty MPs have accused Southern Water CEO of ‘pure greed’ and urged him to refuse a pay hike that would take his salary to £1.4m “Decline this disgraceful payment for failure”.
Huge thanks to International Development Minister @JennyChapman for joining me at the world-leading Institute of Development Studies @SussexUni. International development matters to me, to Labour, and to Brighton. It was great to hear Jenny set out next steps.
Great to speak to residents in Woodingdean as part of Labour’s National Campaign Weekend. Huge thanks to Baroness @JennyChapman for joining us 🌹 #labourdoorstep
This is great news. Votes at 16 is long overdue and it's absolutely right that 16 and 17 year olds get a say on the issues that matter to them. A Labour manifesto promise delivered.
Today we’re delivering on our promise to give 16 and 17 year olds the right to vote. Young people already contribute to society by working, paying taxes and serving in the military. It's only right they can have a say on the issues that affect them. #VotesAt16
Good to be on The Last Word with @kitbradshaw talking about Labour’s first year. Thanks to Kit for coming to Saltdean and to Whitecliffs for hosting us and providing the lovely backdrop!
Proud to co-sponsor this important Bill. Mandatory SEND training for teachers was a key takeaway from the SEND Summit I hosted in April – it would make a huge difference to children, teachers, and parents. Great to be supporting @Nesil_Caliskan on this.
This week, I proposed a new law to secure better teacher training on Special Educational Needs support for children in #Barking and Dagenham and across the country. I’m delighted that it received MPs support and passed its first stage. I’ll keep campaigning to ensure every…
Good to see @JamesMacCleary raise the problems with the A259 through our constituencies - and the Prime Minister recognise the need for urgent action.
After a terrible incident on Monday, the PM has agreed to look into unblocking funding for vital A259 safety improvements after I raised it in Parliament. People in Newhaven, Seaford & our coastal towns deserve safer roads.
Peacehaven has huge ambition and potential, but constant congestion and roadworks on its only access road are holding it back. I’ll keep pushing for a better outcome. Great to raise this with @LilianGreenwood in the Chamber this morning.
Congrats to all staff and students at @BACA_UK - this is brilliant news, and recognises the huge progress that’s been made 👏
Joy at school's latest Ofsted result after once getting lowest rating ift.tt/jDEowGF
Save Wellsbourne Healthcare! Keep Local, Trusted GP Care in Whitehawk Here's the informative discussion on @BBCPolitics South East, featuring our @chriswardmp And please add your name to the 3,000+ on the Petition! chriswardmp.co.uk/petition-save-…
Great to hear! Votes at 16 is long overdue.
We want more young people to be able to engage in our democracy, that's why we will legislate to lower the voting age to 16 for all UK elections. 🇬🇧
A brilliant announcement from Labour. Up to 4,000 kids in Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven will benefit. And it will lift 100,000 children out of poverty across the country. This is just the start of Labour's child poverty strategy.
🚨 NEW: Labour is lifting 100,000 children out of poverty by expanding access to free school meals. Alongside free breakfast clubs, cheaper uniform costs and government-funded childcare, Labour is putting money in parents’ pockets and giving children the best start in life.
It was an honour to meet the Bashford family at a recent constituency surgery. Their story - and how they’ve had to fight a justice system that too often lets victims down - is heartbreaking. Thanks to @BBCSussex for telling it. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
Over 2000 local residents have signed my petition to save Wellsbourne GP surgery. For-profit providers shouldn't replace a much loved community practice. Grateful to @pollytoynbee for covering our campaign 👇 theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
When we said water companies had nowhere to hide, we meant it.
Finally a Brexit deal that boosts jobs, security and prosperity. A brilliant and defining achievement by this Labour Gvt - and huge credit to @NickTorfaen in particular, who has worked tirelessly for many months to get this over the line 👏
Historic day. After months of negotiations, I can announce that the Labour Government has secured a new agreement with the EU. 🇬🇧Good for jobs 🇬🇧Good for bills 🇬🇧Good for borders And more… Britain back on the world stage, with a Government in the service of working people.
Brilliant from @helenadollimore exposing the disgraceful way water companies reward themselves and exploit bill payers. Change can't come quickly enough.
Last year, water pollution incidents at Thames Water increased by 40%. Here the bosses of Thames Water justify a bonus of 154%! From this year, the Labour Government is banning bonuses while water bosses fail.
Madeira Terrace Restoration Update This Wednesday, 14 May, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Sea Lanes, Madeira Drive, a public progress meeting on the Madeira Terrace restoration project. Book your place here 👇 brighton-hove.gov.uk/news/2025/upda…
