@sianberry

Green MP for Brighton Pavilion. Challenging Labour with new ideas at all levels since 2014. Champion of justice, the NHS, youth services, council homes. She/her

 Brighton, England
sianberry.org.uk/
Joined January 2012
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Zohran Mamdani focused on childcare costs to win the race for New York Mayor, and the UK needs to have the same conversation about how no-cost childcare could help more than just parents. Me for @GlamourMagUK: glamourmagazine.co.uk/articl…

Zohran Mamdani's victory is a win for mothers. Is the UK ready to follow?

Childcare is an election-winning issue, writes Green Party MP Siân Berry for Glamour.

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The new Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has acknowledged that Israel is committing war crimes and that Britain has a moral and legal responsibility to respond. Today, Ellie Chowns MP has written to him calling on the Government to match those words with action, by ending all arms sales to Israel.
A two-page letter from Dr Ellie Chowns, Defence Lead for the Green Party of England and Wales, to the new Defence Secretary, Wes Streeting, dated 21 July 2026. The letter congratulates him on his appointment before urging him to end the UK's complicity in the genocide in Gaza. It notes Streeting's previous public statements that Israel is committing war crimes and that the UK has a moral and legal responsibility to respond. The letter cites findings from the International Court of Justice, International Criminal Court and UN bodies, argues that UK arms exports and participation in the F-35 programme risk breaching international law, and asks Streeting three questions about ending arms sales and military cooperation with Israel, recognising UN findings, and implementing international legal rulings. It concludes by urging him to match his previous statements with action by ending all UK arms sales to Israel.

ALT A two-page letter from Dr Ellie Chowns, Defence Lead for the Green Party of England and Wales, to the new Defence Secretary, Wes Streeting, dated 21 July 2026. The letter congratulates him on his appointment before urging him to end the UK's complicity in the genocide in Gaza. It notes Streeting's previous public statements that Israel is committing war crimes and that the UK has a moral and legal responsibility to respond. The letter cites findings from the International Court of Justice, International Criminal Court and UN bodies, argues that UK arms exports and participation in the F-35 programme risk breaching international law, and asks Streeting three questions about ending arms sales and military cooperation with Israel, recognising UN findings, and implementing international legal rulings. It concludes by urging him to match his previous statements with action by ending all UK arms sales to Israel.

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Here's to putting people and planet first in 2026. Happy New Year from all of us at the Green Party.
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After helping hand out prizes at Brighton’s Royal Mail depot this Xmas, I am looking forward to helping ‘deliver’ a better 2026. We won important changes and climbdowns from Labour this past year but we need more wins on inequality, clean air, justice and more in the next. #HNY
Sian Berry MP with staff at the Royal Mail depot in central Brighton in Dec 2025. In a very large room people are applauding as Sian gets ready to hand over the monthly team prizes to staff.

ALT Sian Berry MP with staff at the Royal Mail depot in central Brighton in Dec 2025. In a very large room people are applauding as Sian gets ready to hand over the monthly team prizes to staff.

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“Reform is not asking people to join so they can work together to build community spirit and support each other in response to the problems they face. But that is almost 100% of the Green message. It is so positive to be part of a growing band of active citizens like ours.”
Guardian headline and portrait of Sian Berry: Zack is a phenomenal leader’: Siân Berry on the Green party’s next steps as membership doubles. Since Zack Polanski took over as leader, the party has doubled its membership and its four MPs want to take on Reform’s anger and build community spirit. by Harriet Grant 30 Dec 2025

ALT Guardian headline and portrait of Sian Berry: Zack is a phenomenal leader’: Siân Berry on the Green party’s next steps as membership doubles. Since Zack Polanski took over as leader, the party has doubled its membership and its four MPs want to take on Reform’s anger and build community spirit. by Harriet Grant 30 Dec 2025

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Full interview here on the unique voice Green MPs bring to Parliament, our growing party, and how vital Zack’s work is in getting our excellent community values shared at least as often as Reform’s dispiriting anger: theguardian.com/politics/202…

‘Zack is a phenomenal leader’: Siân Berry on the Green party’s next steps as membership doubles

Since Zack Polanski took over as leader, the party has doubled its membership and its four MPs want to take on Reform’s anger and build community spirit

theguardian.com
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Merry Xmas to everyone in Brighton who I hope enjoyed the Santa Bus as much as I did! Tune in for our festive message later from Zack.
Sian Berry in Santa hat waving at the excellent brightly lit Santa Bus on its rounds in Brighton this year.

ALT Sian Berry in Santa hat waving at the excellent brightly lit Santa Bus on its rounds in Brighton this year.

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Merry Xmas to everyone in Brighton who I hope enjoyed the Santa Bus as much as I did! Tune in for our festive message later from Zack.
Sian Berry in Santa hat waving at the excellent brightly lit Santa Bus on its rounds in Brighton this year.

ALT Sian Berry in Santa hat waving at the excellent brightly lit Santa Bus on its rounds in Brighton this year.

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This is the most awful, saddest news to see - all my love and sympathy to Vicki’s family and to everyone in Bolton who she did so much work for and with. 💚
Zack Polanski@ZackPolanski23 Dec 2025
This is devastating news. It's really clear how much Bolton meant to Vicki and how much she meant to Bolton. Huge condolences to Vicki's family and friends. theboltonnews.co.uk/news/257…

Woman tragically killed in crash was 'a fighter for social justice'

One of the two women to have been killed in a tragic crash this week has been hailed as a “fighter for social justice”

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73 years ago Churchill’s government scrapped ID cards. Why? In his words, to “set the people free” @sianberry MP reminds the Gov't about Britain's historic fight against mandatory ID Today, 3 million people have rejected digital ID. Join the fight⤵️ no2digitalid.co.uk

MP SLAMS digital ID

Sian Berry MP delivers powerful lines against a mandatory digital ID

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Have you seen the Santa Bus yet? 🧑‍🎄🚍 A huge thanks to @BrightonHoveBus team and volunteers for creating this magic every year. 🎥 having the best time ever last year! 2025 route: buses.co.uk/santa-bus-tracke…
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I am desperately worried for 20 yr old Qesser Zuhrah who is dangerously ill at HMP Bronzefield. It remains unclear how soon she will be transferred to hospital. Qesser is on day 46 of hunger strike. It should not take this long to get the help she needs. theguardian.com/uk-news/2025…

Palestine Action-linked hunger strikers ‘may die without Lammy’s intervention’

Justice secretary criticised for refusing to meet lawyers who say health of their jailed clients is ‘rapidly deteriorating’

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Welcome news that the UK will re-join Erasmus, providing life-changing opportunities for students to study across Europe. We must continue rebuilding our relationship with Europe: secure the youth mobility scheme, re-join the customs union, and begin talks to re-join the EU.
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After slashing funding for home insulation by around 25% at last month’s Budget, it is nothing short of shameful that the govt has now chosen to delay the Warm Homes Plan once again. Every week this plan is put back leaves more people languishing in cold, damp homes.
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My constituent Ella has founded an org aimed making politics more inclusive for Disabled people. We met in Parliament with @AmnestyUK for Human Rights Day, and I pledged to ensure more inclusivity in my work. Every MP should do the same. Top Work, Ella! politicsforall.org/
Image shows a black pull up banner with the Amnesty International logo in white (the outline of a candle surrounded by barbed wire). To the right, Ella is stood smiling next to Sian who is holding up an A3 pledge. It is signed by Sian and reads: I am committed to being disability inclusive in my constituency.

ALT Image shows a black pull up banner with the Amnesty International logo in white (the outline of a candle surrounded by barbed wire). To the right, Ella is stood smiling next to Sian who is holding up an A3 pledge. It is signed by Sian and reads: I am committed to being disability inclusive in my constituency.

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I'm on my way to a Chanukah event. It should be a celebration but instead our community is once again mourning. I will be thinking of everyone in Australia and those around the world in the Jewish Community who know this fear and loss. We stand with you.
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I've spent three days in Calais & it's horrendous. People living in disgusting conditions. Our Government is spending £476m on the militarisation of the border. We must divert that money to a humanitarian response that treats people with basic dignity. thetimes.com/uk/politics/art…
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Come and celebrate the holidays with our own green DJs, games, raffles and more! - plus special guest @rachelmillward! 🗓️ Sunday Dec 14th ⏰ 7pm till late! 📌 Location on RSVP 🔗 go.bhgp.uk/xmasparty25
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Extremely worried for the awful situation of the Palestine Action activists on hunger strike. Still awaiting trial, some for over a year. Green MPs and peers have written to David Lammy, calling for urgent action and fair treatment.
Image is a letter, signed by all Green MPs and Peers. It reads: -ensure the hunger strikers are not denied clinical monitoring or hospital access; instigate an immediate review of the remand/bail decisions in these cases; -confirm that counter terror powers are not being misapplied to protest activity. These protestors must be guaranteed their right to a fair trial – the decision since their arrest to proscribe Palestine Action puts this seriously at risk. We would like to know what measures you are putting in place to ensure such a vital cornerstone of our justice system is upheld, both in relation to the charges brought against these specific prisoners and more broadly in relation to offences committed by others acting in solidarity with Palestine. We urge you to meet with the families and loved ones of the prisoners on hunger strike – we understand you have not responded yet to representations they have made, and trust you will be open to hearing from them directly.

ALT Image is a letter, signed by all Green MPs and Peers. It reads: -ensure the hunger strikers are not denied clinical monitoring or hospital access; instigate an immediate review of the remand/bail decisions in these cases; -confirm that counter terror powers are not being misapplied to protest activity. These protestors must be guaranteed their right to a fair trial – the decision since their arrest to proscribe Palestine Action puts this seriously at risk. We would like to know what measures you are putting in place to ensure such a vital cornerstone of our justice system is upheld, both in relation to the charges brought against these specific prisoners and more broadly in relation to offences committed by others acting in solidarity with Palestine. We urge you to meet with the families and loved ones of the prisoners on hunger strike – we understand you have not responded yet to representations they have made, and trust you will be open to hearing from them directly.

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Funny way of saying: "We raised the bus fare cap by 50%" 🤔
UK Prime Minister
@10DowningStreet11 Dec 2025
We are capping bus fares at £3.
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
Misleading language; the cap was previously £2 under the last government. Labour have introduced a new cap of £3. gov.uk/government/spe…
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Ending section 21 gives Govt some breathing space to truly end homelessness, but its new plan falls very short. With housing benefit still frozen, more and more families will fall through the cracks when things go wrong. Housing remains a seriously disrespected human right.
Crisis@crisis_uk11 Dec 2025
BREAKING: The UK Government has published their homelessness strategy. It’s a step in the right direction with much to be applauded. But it falls short of what’s desperately needed to end Britain’s homelessness crisis.
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