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
Transgender News IDAHOBIT: Brighton & Hove Green Party to “stand with transgender community against hate and call out political wavering” Brighton & Hove Green Party councillors have announced, on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), that they stand alongside the trans community to fight back against violence By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South Greens describe new anti-racism strategy as “a vital step forward for the city” Following work with dozens of organisations, Brighton. & Hove city councillors voted through an anti-racism strategy that lays out how Brighton & Hove City Council will combat racism. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
In The South Statement from Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, Green Party Cllr Phélim Mac Cafferty “Yesterday evening the city council’s budget for the upcoming year was published. It sets out what the council will spend over the next year and sadly, what services we have not been able to protect, despite our greatest efforts.” By Phélim Mac Cafferty • 2 min read
News Greens launch petition to Liz Truss to ‘make first act’ better funding for public services Brighton & Hove Green Party has launched a new petition, following the announcement that Liz Truss MP is to become Prime Minister. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Greens call for end to LGBTQ+ deportations ahead of Brighton & Hove Pride Brighton & Hove Green Party reaffirms its opposition to the Government’s Rwanda deportation plan, as Brighton & Hove Pride returns this weekend. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Greens call on Government to enshrine right to abortion in law Green Councillors will today at a meeting of councillors expressed concern over the lack of access to abortion in Northern Ireland and other parts of the world By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Greens call for Conservative leadership candidates to back trans conversion therapy ban Ahead of Trans Pride Brighton on Saturday, July 16, Brighton & Hove Green Party have called for Conservative leadership candidates to back a trans-inclusive conversion therapy ban. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Labour councillor criticises Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council for ‘turning blind eye’ to Saudi Arabia trip Labour has criticised the reaction of the Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council to news that the CEO of the Royal Pavilion & Museum Trust recently took a trip to Saudi Arabia, as part of Nadine Dorries MP’s cultural exchange initiative. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Greens welcome news of NHS plans to open Gender Identity Clinic in Sussex Following a joint letter from Cllrs Clare and Powell to Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee, NHS England have confirmed plans to improve access to trans healthcare in Sussex By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Greens call for better healthcare for trans people in Brighton & Hove A joint letter from Cllrs Clare and Powell to Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee next week calls for councillor investigation on ‘state of trans healthcare’ By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ History Month “another powerful reminder to stand up for equality for all,” say Greens Green councillors have marked the end of LGBTQ+ History Month with a call for continued joint work to promote equality in the city and tackle multiple discrimination people face. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Comment Brighton & Hove Greens speak out against anti-trans violence ahead of Trans Day of Remembrance Brighton & Hove Greens speak out against anti-trans violence ahead of Trans Day of Remembrance By Contributor • 3 min read
