Alison Bennett
Liberal Democrat · Mid Sussex
FULL PROFILEAlison Bennett is the Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Sussex, first elected in 2024. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Health and Social Care · Education Funding · Carers Support · Women's Rights · Local Government
Positions
School Meal Funding — Supports increased funding to cover shortfalls
strong
Social Care — Advocates for sustainable funding and workforce protection
strong
Carers Support — Calls for better funding and practical support for unpaid carers
strong
Women's Rights — Strong advocate for international action on gender-based persecution
moderate
Education — Supports additional funding for EHCP system and sixth form colleges
moderate
Emergency Planning — Concerned about funding cuts to resilience forums
moderate
Cancer Treatment — Advocates for swift diagnosis and treatment pathways
moderate
Housing Benefit Reform — Supports reforming taper rates for young people in supported accommodation
weak
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and evidence-based, frequently citing specific local examples (like Gattons infant school funding shortfall) to illustrate broader policy points. Uses personal anecdotes and constituent cases to humanise policy debates and demonstrate real-world impacts of government decisions.
Background
Bennett comes from an Army family background, which shaped her early understanding of service and remembrance. She was first elected as MP for Mid Sussex in 2024, making history as the first Liberal Democrat to represent this constituency since its creation in 1974.