Should Whitehawk FC change their name to Brighton City?
Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, asks the views of his constituents’ on whether Whitehawk Football Club should change their name to Brighton City.
Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, asks the views of his constituents’ on whether Whitehawk Football Club should change their name to Brighton City.
Whitehawk FC has submitted a request to the FA to change its playing name to Brighton City with effect from the start of the 2016/2017 season.
Simon said: “I have been asked to give my opinion on this but as a firm supporter of both Brighton & Hove Albion and Whitehawk, I am asking my constituents to email me and let me know their views so that I can give a representative response.”
If you are a constituent in Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, email Simon with your views at: simon.kirby.mp@parliament.uk
Please include your full name and postal address.
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