Health Kemptown MP calls for increased investment in HIV for the most marginalised Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven, joined UK activists at a STOPAIDS Parliamentary event to mark World AIDS Day on December 1. By Sarah Green • 2 min read
Simon Kirby MP for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven Politics MPs meet Transport Minister Andrew Jones MP to discuss the A27. The county’s MPs (Simon Kirby – Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, Maria Caulfield – Lewes, Amber Rudd – Hastings and Rye, Caroline Ansell – Eastbourne, Huw Merriman – Bexhill and Battle and Nus Ghani – Wealden) met in Westminster with the Minister to ensure that the best way would be found for spend By Besi • 2 min read
Health Kemptown MP tests in Brighton for HIV Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, took an HIV test this morning at Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) in Brighton as part of National HIV testing week. By Sarah Green • 1 min read
Politics Kemptown MP takes HIV test at Westminster event Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven was one of 17 legislators who took an HIV test today at a World AIDS Day event hosted by the Halve It campaign and the All-Party Parliamentary Group on HIV & AIDS. By Sarah Green • 1 min read
In The South Education Minister visits Brighton Nicky Morgan MP, the Secretary of State for Education is visiting Brighton College this afternoon to discuss homophobic bullying. Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven and a long time campaigner against homophobic bullying has welcomed today’s visit to his constituency of the Secretar By Sarah Green • 1 min read
Politics Greens say no to second runway at Gatwick Following the decision made by the Conservative and Labour groups on Brighton and Hove City Council to give formal council support to building a second runway at Gatwick airport, Brighton and Hove Green councillors have announced their opposition to the decision. By Sarah Green • 3 min read
Cllr Warren Morgan: Leader of Brighton and Hove Council Politics Leader of Brighton and Hove Council questions role of Cameron’s policy advisors Councillor Warren Morgan, Leader of Brighton and Hove City Council, has written to the Prime Minister, asking if the offer of help to his local Council from his policy advisors at Number 10, extends to other local authorities. By Sarah Green • 2 min read
In The South Top award for Caroline Lucas MP Caroline Lucas MP named as top MP for representing minority communities during the last five years by the Patchwork Foundation. By Sarah Green • 2 min read
In The South Kemptown MP supports Poppy Appeal Simon Kirby MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven encourages people to support this years Poppy Appeal and wear a poppy with Pride. The money raised from the annual Poppy Appeal organised by the Royal British Legion provides thousands of modern veterans, service men, women and their families with By Sarah Green • 1 min read
Simon Kirby MP In The South Kemptown MP urges people to call home heat helpline Simon Kirby, the MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, is encouraging residents in his constituency to call a free helpline to find out what help is available with their energy costs. By Sarah Green • 2 min read
Paul Chandler Politics Lib Dem anger at tax credit changes Brighton and Hove Liberal Democrats claim Conservative plans to cut tax credits will affect 12,000 families across the city. House of Commons Library figures show that nationally over three million low-income working families currently in receipt of tax credits will see their entitlement reduced as By Sarah Green • 2 min read
Politics Kirby backs fight against breast cancer Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, dons pink feather boa to show support for women with breast cancer. Simon is encouraging his constituents to take part in Breast Cancer Now’s flagship fundraiser, Wear it Pink, on Friday, October 23. By Sarah Green • 1 min read