Pride Four of the UK’s largest Pride events – Birmingham, Brighton, London and Manchester – announce they are suspending political party participation in Pride events Four of the UK’s largest Pride events – Birmingham, Brighton, London and Manchester – have announced they are “collectively suspending political party participation in our Pride events” in a joint statement, adding they “come together today in unequivocal solidarity with our trans community”. The st By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Witney Pride bans Labour Party from sponsoring this year’s event following Keir Starmer’s remarks that trans women are not women Witney Pride in Oxfordshire has banned the Labour Party from sponsoring its event on Saturday, May 24 following Sir Keir Starmer’s remarks that trans women are not women. The Pride organisation said in a statement on social media it will return the party’s sponsorship money and remove the party’s lo By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Politics Ashley Dalton MP, a vocal supporter of trans rights, appointed as new health minister Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Ashley Dalton MP, a vocal supporter of trans rights, as new health minister following the sacking of Andrew Gwynne from the key role over alleged offensive posts in a WhatsApp group. During a discussion on Twitter in 2016 Ms Dalton – who was elected as MP for West Lanc By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Lloyd Russell-Moyle has membership restored after being suspended from the Labour Party Lloyd Russell-Moyle, former MP for Kemptown and Peacehaven, has had his membership restored after being suspended from the Labour Party. Just before the 2024 General Election, Russell-Moyle, who is openly gay, was forced to stand down as MP of the constituency after after a “vexatious and politicall By Graham Robson • 2 min read
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
Election Special LGBT+ Labour raises “record funds” to support LGBTQ+ parliamentary Labour candidates LGBT+ Labour has announced it has raised £27,500 to support LGBTQ+ Labour parliamentary candidates ahead of the general election on July 4, surpassing the previous record held since the 2015 general election. LGBTQ+ Labour said: “LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms are increasingly under threat: from the ris By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Politics “I’ve just got to keep pushing.” Brighton Pavilion Labour candidate Eddie Izzard fears being trans may affect her chances of ever becoming an MP Eddie Izzard, who failed in her bid to become the Brighton Pavilion Labour candidate at the next general election, has said she fears being trans may affect her chances of ever becoming an MP. Izzard, who first came out as trans in 1985, said she may be considered too “different” for voters with str By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Features & Longread Sophie Cook says why she wants to represent Brighton Kemptown for Labour Why the time is right for me to stand for parliament by Sophie Cook. By Sophie Cook • 3 min read
Election Special Labour launch National LGBT Manifesto in Brighton Labour’s LGBT manifesto promises to transform access to mental health services for next generation of LGBT people. Launching Labour’s LGBT manifesto Angela Eagle, Labour’s Shadow Leader of the House of Commons highlighted statistics showing nearly a quarter of LGB young people, and half of young tra By Besi • 3 min read
General News Purna Sen joined on the campaign trail by comedian Eddie Izzard Comedian and Labour Party supporter Eddie Izzard joined Purna Sen on a walk about around the city centre earlier this week to help launch the Labour election campaign in Brighton & Hove. PURNA is the Labour Party candidate for Brighton Pavilion constituency which is currently held by the only Green By Besi • 1 min read
National News Labour promise to ban MPs from taking second jobs Following the cash-for-questions revelations last week concerning two former Home Secretaries, Malcolm Rifkind and Jack Straw, the Labour Party has announced that no sitting Labour MP will be able to take a paid directorship or consultancy from May 7. If elected to Government on May 7, Labour will m By Besi • 2 min read
News Childcare costs soar under Tories The Family and Childcare Trust report published today (Thursday 19), reveals that over the last Parliament the cost of childcare has soared by 32.% in the South East. FAMILIES are spending £1,533 more this year than they did in 2010, while wages have remained largely static. Labour Party analysis of By Besi • 2 min read
