Rosemary Gillespie Health THT urges new Brighton MPs to continue their HIV work Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) has congratulated Brighton and Hove’s newly-elected MPs, saying they have a prime opportunity to raise awareness of HIV in Parliament, in the most affected area for HIV in the UK outside of London. Figures show 1,487 people are living with diagnosed HIV in Brighton and H By Besi • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Community Safety Forum organises LGBT Hustings ahead of local and national elections The Brighton and Hove LGBT Community Safety Forum is hosting LGBT Hustings ahead of this year’s elections in May. This will be your chance to find out more about your candidates, why they are running and what they will do for you and the LGBT community if they are elected. It is your chance to quest By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Lib Dems in Regency bid The Liberal Democrats have announced their candidates for Regency ward at the coming council elections. The Regency ward seats are currently held by the Green Party council leader Jason Kitcat and his wife Ania, however the Lib Dems have their eyes set on taking back the seats they previously held. By Alice Blezard • 1 min read
Caroline Lucas MP Brighton Pavilion Exhibitions Caroline Lucas to open Brighton Vegfest 2015 Caroline Lucas, Green MP for Brighton Pavilion, will open Vegfest, one of Europe’s most popular vegan festivals, at the Brighton Centre on Saturday, March 28 at 11 a.m. Crowds flock to Vegfest each year for its eco-friendly vegetarian/vegan themed exhibits showcasing a wide selection of vegan food s By Contributor • 1 min read
Caroline Lucas speaking at Brighton Station General News Lucas says rail companies must pay out more for repeat delays RAIL bosses have pledged to look again at compensation arrangements, following a Rail Summit held in Parliament yesterday. CAROLINE Lucas, MP for Brighton Pavilion, joined talks with the Rail Minister and train bosses yesterday, calling for urgent improvements to services. Caroline called for a rail By Besi • 2 min read
Peter Tatchell International News Public figures come out as Tatchell patrons Stars of politics, law and entertainment endorse Peter Tatchell’s Human Rights Foundation. Eleven leading public figures from politics, broadcasting, film, music, law and campaigning have become patrons of the human rights organisation, the Peter Tatchell Foundation (PTF). By Besi • 2 min read
News Ashcroft Poll shows Lucas 10 points ahead in Brighton Pavilion In his final poll of marginals for 2014 the Tory Peer Lord Ashcroft has included the Brighton Pavilion constituency held presently by Caroline Lucas MP for the Greens. THE POLL shows the Green Party ten points ahead with a four point swing from Labour and interestingly reveals that a higher proporti By Besi • 2 min read
Health Council commits to early HIV testing Brighton and Hove City Council has committed to halving late and undiagnosed HIV by passing a motion on HIV testing in support of the ‘Halve It’ campaign. The motion which was passed unanimously by the Council on Thursday, December 11 recognises the importance of local action in coordinating and com By Besi • 4 min read
News Revenge Eviction Bill to get second reading Liberal Democrat MP Sarah Teather’s Tenancies (Reform) Bill which seeks to protect tenants against retaliatory eviction is due its Second Reading in Parliament tomorrow, Friday, November 28. Caroline Lucas, Green MP for Brighton Pavilion will be speaking up for and voting in favour of the Bill, afte By Besi • 1 min read
News Expert energy advice surgeries roll out across Brighton Pavilion A local school opened its gates to Brighton residents on Friday, November 14 for a drop-in energy advice surgery. The free and impartial expert advice sessions, provided by Brighton & Hove Energy Services Co-operative (BHESCo) and backed by Caroline Lucas MP, form part of the school’s Energy Month. By Besi • 2 min read
General News ‘Home Sweet Home’ campaigners ask local MPs to ‘show Revenge Eviction the door’ Last Friday (November 7) campaigners asked the three Brighton & Hove MPs to vote in favour of the Tenancies (Reform) Bill which will be voted on in the House of Commons on Friday, November 28. ‘Home Sweet Home campaigners met with Mike Weatherley MP, Caroline Lucas MP, and Simon Kirby MP and present By Besi • 5 min read
LGBTQ+ News Green MP tops political awards poll Caroline Lucas, the Green MP for Brighton Pavilion was named MP of the year in the PinkNews awards this evening, (Wednesday, October 29). The ceremony took place at Westminster and presenters of the awards included Ed Miliband MP, Nicky Morgan MP, Vince Cable MP, Ed Ball MP, William Hague MP, David By Besi • 2 min read
