Pride Brighton & Hove Liberal Democrats called on Brighton & Hove City Council to “get real” over this summer’s Pride celebrations Brighton & Hove Liberal Democrats have called on Brighton & Hove City Council to get “real over” this summer’s Pride celebrations, saying businesses, residents and LGBTQ+ attendees “deserve better”. According to the Party, the council’s recently announced plans to move the street party to Marine Par By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News OPINION: Robert Brown, a gay man selected as Liberal Democrat candidate for Kemptown Ward by-election, talks to Scene Gay man Robert Brown, who has has been selected as Liberal Democrat candidate for the Kemptown Ward by-election, talks to Scene magazine about the state of Brighton’s ‘gay village’ and the future of Brighton & Hove Pride street parties on St James’s Street. Since standing in the May 2023 local elect By Graham Robson • 3 min read
General News Ex-MP apologises for voting against same-sex marriage Sarah Teather, a former Liberal Democrat MP, has publicly apologised for voting against same-sex marriage in 2013. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News MP condemns LGB Alliance Jamie Stone has publicly criticised the LGB Alliance after being sent an anti-trans email from the group. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community Lib Dems comment on UK gay conversion therapy ban Liberal Democrat MP Layla Moran accuses the government of ‘dragging its feet’ on banning gay conversion therapy By Contributor • 1 min read
Community News Lib Dems table Bill for ‘X’ gender option on passports Lib Dems Equalities Spokesperson Christine Jardine to present Private Members’ Bill in the House of Commons to require the Government to introduce an ‘X’ gender option on passports. By Contributor • 2 min read
Health Lib Dems call for PrEP to be made available on the NHS The Liberal Democrats will ensure access to the HIV prevention drug Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) on the NHS for people in high-risk groups if elected at the General Election on June 8. By Besi • 3 min read
In The South Liberal Democrats table bold housing plans “It’s time for the city council to be bold in seeking solutions for the housing crisis”, say Brighton & Hove Liberal Democrats. By Besi • 3 min read
Norman Lamb MP Health Lib Dems say Government must fund PreP At their annual conference in Brighton yesterday, Liberal Democrats call on Government to fast-track availability of PrEP on the NHS for those most at risk of HIV. By Besi • 2 min read
Politics Brighton & Hove Lib Dems win Penhaligon Award for recruitment of new members Brighton & Hove Liberal Democrats have won the Penhaligon award in recognition of their ability to recruit and enthuse new members. The award was presented by Liberal Democrat President Sal Brinton at the national party conference in Bournemouth on September 23. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
General News Lib Dems respond to city plan with big ideas on housing Brighton & Hove Liberal Democrats submit response to City Council regarding the City Plan, outlining planning and strategic vision for the city until 2030. They have urged the council to think innovatively when it comes to addressing the city’s housing crisis, including building low-cost housing uni By Sarah Green • 2 min read
Arts Lib Dems push for ‘ACV’ status for Hippodrome Liberal Democrats in Brighton and Hove are supporting moves to get the Hippodrome declared an Asset of Community Value (ACV) as part of efforts to save the historic building as a live music venue. With the Hippodrome petition due to be presented to Brighton & Hove City Council later this week, the L By Besi • 2 min read
