Politics “Labour are taking a huge gamble with our city’s future.” Brighton & Hove Greens call for city to have its say on devolution plans This Thursday (January 9), the Labour Cabinet on Brighton & Hove City Council will make a decision on behalf of the city, asking the Labour government to fast-track a move which would see Brighton & Hove come under the control of a Sussex-wide mayoralty. A white paper on devolution was released by t By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Scottish Greens reaffirm “desperate need” for access to trans healthcare Scottish Greens have said they will “redouble efforts” to improve trans healthcare in Scotland after a motion passed at the party’s conference in Greenock by the LGBTQ+ wing of the party, the Rainbow Greens. The motion calls for a Scottish Government-led review of trans healthcare that “directly inv By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Fundraiser launched for political campaigner and trans pioneer Charlie Kiss, who died in 2022 Family and friends of the late political campaigner, trade unionist and trans pioneer Charlie Kiss have launched a fundraiser in his name, which will raise funds to support counselling services for the trans community through a collaboration with CliniQ – a trans-led not-for-profit organisation base By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Sian Berry, Green Party MP for Brighton Pavilion, responds to scrapping of winter fuel allowance for millions of pensioners Sian Berry, Green Party MP for Brighton Pavilion, has responded to the news that the House of Commons has approved the scrapping of the winter fuel allowance for millions of pensioners in the UK. While MPs signed off the controversial measure by 348 to 228 this afternoon, around 50 Labour members ab By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Green Party suspends health spokesperson, Pallavi Devulapalli, for calling reports of rising LGBTQ+ hate crimes “mischievous” The Green Party has suspended its health spokesperson, Pallavi Devulapalli, for calling reports of rising LGBTQ+ hate crimes “mischievous”. At a general election hustings in June, Ms Devulapalli said she had “yet to meet anyone” who denied a person’s right to “dress” and “be addressed as they please By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Siân Berry, MP for Brighton Pavilion, writes to Home Secretary to urge “comprehensive action to protect and support all those subject to fascist intimidation” Siân Berry, Green MP for Brighton Pavilion, has written to the Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, to urge “comprehensive action to protect and support all those subject to fascist intimidation”. She has called for use of police investigative capacity to make sure no-one taking part in or instigating the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics Green Party councillor urges Brighton & Hove City Council to support local communities affected by Israel and Gaza conflict and take a stance against hate in all its forms The Green Party in Brighton & Hove are calling on the council to offer more support to those affected by violent events in Israel and in Palestine, ahead of a meeting of all councillors next week. In a series of proposals, Greens say councillors of all parties can and must come together to reassu By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics New poll gives Green Party “100% chance of winning” Brighton Pavilion seat at next General Election under new candidate Sian Berry The poll by Electoral Calculus predicts the party has a 100% chance of winning the seat with Sian Berry, who is to replace Caroline Lucas MP as Green Party candidate, receiving 86% of votes cast. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sian Berry Politics Sian Berry selected as candidate to follow Caroline Lucas as next Green MP for Brighton Pavilion Berry, who was selected as the new Brighton Pavilion candidate after winning 71% of first preference votes, is a former co-leader and principal speaker of the Green Party of England and Wales and has been their candidate for Mayor of London three times, coming third in both 2016 and 2021. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics Greens slam Labour’s plans to scrap seafront cycle lane as “uncosted, unconsulted and undemocratic” Green Party councillors on Brighton & Hove City Council have called Labour plans to scrap the city’s seafront cycle lane, which the Greens argue was “debated and supported in council committees, consulted on with the public, fully funded and ready to launch”, as “uncosted, unconsulted and undemocrat By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Caroline Lucas MP Politics Caroline Lucas – Green MP for Brighton Pavilion – to stand down at next General Election First elected in 2010, Caroline Lucas was the first Green Party MP in the country. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Green Party confirmed as Official Opposition on Brighton & Hove City Council The decision was made at the city council’s annual council meeting, where new councillors were formally introduced and roles were announced. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
