Jess Brown-Fuller
Liberal Democrat · Chichester
FULL PROFILEJess Brown-Fuller is the Liberal Democrat MP for Chichester, first elected in 2024. She is 66 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Justice and court services · Environmental protection and water quality · Housing and planning · Small business support · Arts and cultural funding
Positions
Criminal justice — Supports maintaining local court capacity
strong
Environmental protection — Advocates for chalk stream conservation and water abstraction controls
strong
Small business taxation — Opposes National Insurance increases that harm small employers
moderate
Housing development — Supports measures to prevent land banking and ensure planning permissions are built
moderate
Arts funding — Supports permanent funding for Music and Dance Scheme with increased thresholds
moderate
Consumer protection — Advocates for competition authority recommendations on infant formula market
moderate
Flood insurance — Supports extending Flood Re scheme to post-2009 homes
weak
Planning powers — Opposes government 'power grab' on local planning decisions
weak
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and evidence-based, frequently citing specific local examples (Chichester Crown Court, local hairdressers, chalk streams) to illustrate broader policy points. Uses detailed questioning to hold government accountable on technical policy implementation.
Background
Before entering Parliament, Brown-Fuller appears to have had experience in business or professional services, though specific career details are not provided in the evidence. At 66, she brings significant life experience to her role as a first-time MP.