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Brighton by-election: A statement by John Shepherd (Reform UK)

The candidate said: “I’m standing to represent everyone in Queen’s Park. My focus is on safety, community pride, and fairness, tackling anti-social behaviour, housing issues, and rising council taxes while listening to residents’ concerns.”

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Brighton by-election: A statement by Marina Lademacher (Green Party)

The candidate said: "The fight for LGBTQ+ rights is far from over. Labour has failed to deliver on promises and continues cuts that hit the most vulnerable. Only the Greens stand firm on taxing the rich, protecting protest, and defending the community in Brighton & Hove."

Gay Labour MP Keir Mather becomes youngest government minister in nearly 200 years

Gay Labour MP Keir Mather becomes youngest government minister in nearly 200 years

Gay Labour MP Keir Mather has become the youngest government minister in the UK since William Gladstone in 1834. At just 27 years old, Mather was named Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Transport as part of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s cabinet reshuffle. Mather, who entered

Former leader of Conservatives in Brighton & Hove defects to Reform UK

Former leader of Conservatives in Brighton & Hove defects to Reform UK

Steve Bell CBE, the former leader of the Conservative Group on Brighton & Hove City Council, has officially joined Reform UK, citing ideological disillusionment with the modern Conservative Party. Bell, who served as councillor for Woodingdean from 2015 to 2023, said the Conservatives had “abandoned their principles” and become “Labour-lite.

Reform UK councillor sparks row over Stafford Pride funding claims

Reform UK councillor sparks row over Stafford Pride funding claims

A political row has erupted in Staffordshire after Reform UK councillor Ian Cooper, leader of Staffordshire County Council, publicly refused to allocate council funds to this year’s Stafford Pride event - prompting backlash from organisers and LGBTQ+ advocates. Speaking in a televised interview, Councillor Cooper stated that while he

Simon Charleton, Labour's Queens Park by-election candidate, responds after "anti-immigration and anti-trans" social media posts come to light

Simon Charleton, Labour's Queens Park by-election candidate, responds after "anti-immigration and anti-trans" social media posts come to light

Simon Charleton, Labour candidate for Queen's Park ward by-election, has responded after Brighton & Hove Green Party condemned "anti-immigration and anti-trans" comments and posts shared by Mr Charleton. Mr Charleton said: "Brighton & Hove is a city of sanctuary. Under our progressive Labour council, we

Brighton & Hove Green Party condemns "anti-immigration and anti-trans" social media posts by Labour's Queens Park by-election candidate

Brighton & Hove Green Party condemns "anti-immigration and anti-trans" social media posts by Labour's Queens Park by-election candidate

Brighton & Hove Green Party has been made aware of comments and posts shared online by Simon Charleton, the Labour Party candidate for the Queen’s Park ward by-election. A release published by Brighton & Hove Greens reads: "There can be no question that Simon Charleton’s comments are

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