John Milne MP 🔸

Happy #WorldBookDay📚️

Every child deserves the chance to discover the joy of reading - it can have such a positive impact across the board.

I hope everyone enjoys today and finds time to get stuck into a great book!

🗣️ On Monday, I spoke in support of residents in Horsham and across the country who signed the petition calling for protections around local elections.

Our democracy is fundamental, and it must be properly protected.

🗣️ My Spring Forecast response:

MP campaigns for expansion of health services at Horsham Hospital Concerns over pressures on A&E services have led to a campaign for the expansion of healthcare at Horsham Hospital.

I’m continuing to push for more healthcare services closer to Horsham, so residents don’t have to keep travelling further for treatment.

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LEAP Small Business Grants LEAP funding is aimed at start-ups and small businesses who are looking to establish or future-proof their business.

🍃 Horsham District Council has announced a new round of Green LEAP grant funding for local businesses. Applications open on Friday, 10th April 2026!

Businesses are advised to start preparing now, as they will be required to include a detailed plan in their application.

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Here is a quick update on some of the things I got up to last week👇

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Thank you to everyone who came to my surgery in Horsham town last week!

If you'd like to book an in-person or online appointment, please email john.milne.mp@parliament.uk or call 01403 788 706.

Great to visit Rabbit Patch Day Nursery recently! 

Loved seeing their brilliant outdoor space and meeting the team to discuss what we can do on business rates and gaps in government funding.

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Great opportunity for aspiring pilots in Horsham!

Jet 2 has reopened its Jet2FlightPath programme for 2026, offering at least 60 fully funded pilot training places.

Apply here by Friday 6th March👇

Political opinion with John Milne MP: Cost of student fees must fall As today’s sixth formers consider their university applications, the one essential thing they should all be given is financial advice. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has declared that the earnings…

📰 In my West Sussex County Times column this week, I discuss student loan fees.

✍️ I’ve now received this response from West Sussex County Council to my letter about street scarring in Horsham.

If you spot examples of poor reinstatements that haven’t been properly resolved, please continue to report them directly to WSCC.

Ukrainian family denied UK asylum told to use noise-cancelling headphones for child to block out bombs Thousands of Ukrainians were welcomed to the UK in 2022 after Russia invaded. But Home Office figures show there has since been a dramatic reduction in the numbers now being approved for asylum.

I've spoken to Sky News about a Ukrainian family denied asylum and told their child could use noise-cancelling headphones to block out the sound of bombs. This is simply unacceptable.

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🤝 Great to join Arla Foods in Parliament to discuss workforce challenges in farming and speak to David about the impacts on the dairy and meat sectors.

Farming can be an incredibly rewarding career and is essential to the UK’s food security and long-term prosperity.

🗣️ Yesterday, I pressed the government on when we will actually see legislation to tackle the harms of social media.

We cannot allow years of delay; the risks to children’s mental health and well-being are happening now.

I was delighted to join the Your Horsham Networking Breakfast recently!

It was great to meet local businesses and the careers service to hear firsthand about the challenges they face in recruitment. Thank you for having me and sharing your perspectives.

Officers are considering further works and engaging with sat nav providers, after concerns that some directions may not accurately reflect the road layout.

Thank you to everyone who raised concerns about the Bar Lane crossover on the A24. I’ve now received a response from West Sussex County Council.

While this isn’t a solution yet, I’m pleased the issue is being treated as a priority, and I will keep residents updated on further developments.

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Today, my Liberal Democrat colleagues and I will vote to protect children from harmful social media platforms.

Our message to social media giants is clear: if your platform spreads harmful content or relies on addictive algorithms, it is not safe for children.

No British citizen should be denied the right to come home because of these badly communicated and ill-thought-out changes.

If you’ve been impacted by this issue, please get in touch at john.milne.mp@parliament.uk or call 01403 788 706.

Post-16 and Post-19 Transport Policy Statement 2026 to 2027 Overview: Each year local authorities are required to consult young people of sixth form age and their parents as well as other stakeholders on the Post-16 and Post-19 Transport Policy Statement…

🚌 The council has released a consultation on the Post-16 and Post-19 Transport Policy Statement.

This sets out transport support for young people and learners with EHCPs to get to school, college or training.

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Today, the government has published its Schools White Paper, setting out significant changes to SEND.

The system needs a complete overhaul of its setup and funding, and any proposals must be properly implemented and supported with the right resources.

Had a fantastic time visiting St Andrew’s Primary School in Nuthurst.

Thank you to the Year 4 & Year 6 students for their brilliant questions!

💬 Thank you to everyone who came to my surgery in Southwater recently.

If you'd like to book an in-person or online appointment, please email john.milne.mp@parliament.uk or call 01403 788 706.

🗣️ SEND support is a lifeline for families; it cannot become a casualty of funding reform.

The long-awaited White Paper must address these issues head-on and give families proper support and certainty.

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🌐 🤳 Last week for #SaferInternetDay, I had a great discussion with the Safer Internet Centre and young people about social media and their experiences with AI.

It’s so important to listen to young people’s perspectives as we develop policies to keep them safe online.

Political opinion with John Milne MP: Horsham high streets show how it’s done Last Friday I was delighted to speak at the latest Employers Networking Breakfast, staged by the Horsham BID (Business Improvement District). The BID represents all the businesses in the centre of…

📰 In my West Sussex County Times column this week, I discuss the Horsham BID Networking Breakfast.

Great to see Ed Davey in Sussex making the case for real change.

For too long, West Sussex County Council has been mismanaged by the Conservatives. We have a fantastic team of Lib Dem candidates ready to better deliver for residents.

Here is a quick update on some of the things I got up to last week👇

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