Politics “We have massive housing challenges”. Brighton & Hove City Council leader Bella Sankey sets out her vision for an “inclusive and accessible city that is open for all” From left to right: Cllr Liz Loughran, Council Leader Bella Sankey and Planning Agents’ Forum Chair Nick Lomax Brighton & Hove City Council leader Bella Sankey set out her vision for an “inclusive and accessible city that is open for all” when she spoke to Brighton & Hove’s Planning Agents’ Forum on 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
Opinion OPINION: It is time we take pride in our politics The LGBTQ+ community across the UK was hit with the reveal of the latest cabinet reshuffle on November 13. Whilst we all may have breathed a sigh of relief at the sacking of Suella Braverman as Home Secretary, who has publicly declared anti-trans, anti-migrant, and anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric, there is zer By Xantippe Steele • 4 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
Politics Eddie Izzard standing to be Labour MP for Brighton Pavilion at next General Election Eddie Izzard, who previously said she didn’t want to stand on an all-woman shortlist as she identifies as gender fluid, would be Labour’s first transgender MP if she gets elected. 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
Politics Labour in Brighton & Hove to be “listening council” with regular leader’s surgeries Cllr Bella Sankey, the new Labour leader, wants to run regular ‘leader’s surgeries’ to give residents right across the city the opportunity to raise issues of concern with her directly, as well as partake in monthly walkabouts in different communities to see residents’ issues first-hand. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Politics Sandwell in West Midlands to appoint second gay mayor in successive years The outgoing mayor, Richard Jones – who used his term to raise awareness and money for LGBTQ+ issues – was deselected by Labour before the election, and stood unsuccessfully for the Liberal Democrats in Old Warley. The controlling Labour group has now chosen Councillor Gavan to be the borough’s mayo By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
Politics LOCAL ELECTIONS: Labour win control of Brighton & Hove City Council On Friday, May 5, Brighton & Hove City Council counted all the votes cast in the city at the Brighton Centre. All 23 ward elections have been announced and 54 councillors have been elected. By Graham Robson • 4 min read
