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Hove MP will not stand at 2015 Parliamentary Election

Hove MP will not stand at 2015 Parliamentary Election

Mike Weatherley, MP for Hove & Portslade and Interlectual Property Advisor to The Prime Minister has today written to David Cameron announcing his decision not to stand for re-election at the General Election in 2015. The letter read: “It is after profound consideration that I write to inform you t

Green Party instigate formal disciplinary proceeding against local councillor

Green Party instigate formal disciplinary proceeding against local councillor

Local politicians call for Green councillor to stand down. Following comments made on twitter referring to soldiers as “hired killers”, by Ben Duncan, Green councillor for Queens Park, The Green Party of Brighton and Hove have this morning started a formal disciplinary process about his remarks. A s

Kemptown MP launches traveller petition

Kemptown MP launches traveller petition

Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, has launched a parliamentary petition about unauthorised traveller encampments in Brighton and Hove. The MP, whose constituency covers a number of areas that regularly encounter traveller encampments such as Woodingdean, Rottingdean, Saltdean, Mo

Lewes MP slams proposed changes to local bus services

Lewes MP slams proposed changes to local bus services

Norman Baker, MP for Lewes has criticised East Sussex County Council about the level of proposed cuts to local bus services announced. In a bid to save £1.79 million East Sussex County Council has announced a consultation of proposed cuts and alterations to bus services across the county which will

Labour anger at Fire Authority ‘junket’ for councillors at taxpayers expense

Labour anger at Fire Authority ‘junket’ for councillors at taxpayers expense

Nancy Platts the Labour parliamentary candidate for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven is furious that in a time of austerity when cuts are being made to fire services in East Sussex, The East Sussex Fire Authority has invited councillors on the Authority to a conference that includes a dinner and overn

Kemptown encourages residents to have their say on bus changes

Kemptown encourages residents to have their say on bus changes

Simon Kirby, the MP for Kemptown, is encouraging residents of Kemptown and Queens Park to have their say on proposed changes to the 18, 21, and 21A bus routes. The Brighton and Hove Bus Company are currently consulting with bus users to hear their comments and concerns about the alterations, which a

Government introduce ‘Modern Slavery Bill’

Government introduce ‘Modern Slavery Bill’

Theresa May MP, the Home Secretary, has introduced Modern Slavery Bill in Parliament. The Bill is designed to tackle human trafficking and grants new powers to enforcement bodies to reduce this crime. After intensive cross-party scrutiny the bill includes measures to: • consolidate and simplify exi

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