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Analysis: What next for politics in Brighton and Hove?

Caroline Lucas’s election as Britain’s first ever Green Party MP has changed the national political landscape. But what does it mean for Brighton and Hove, home of the constituency that she will now represent? Our Political Editor analyses the next possible steps and the likely outcomes on several levels. Hang on for an exciting ride.

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Former Brighton student foiled by Olympic minister

A former Brighton student failed in her attempt to unseat Cabinet minister Tessa Jowell at the general election.

Olukemi Adegoke – known as Kemi – fled Nigeria [...]

BRIGHTON PAVILION RESULT: First ever Green MP elected

Caroline Lucas has become the first ever Green Party MP after winning in Brighton Pavilion with 16,238 votes.
Labour’s Nancy Platts was second on 14,986 ahead of [...]

BRIGHTON KEMPTOWN RESULT: Tory win for Simon Kirby

Conservative Simon Kirby has won the Brighton Kemptown seat with 16,217 votes, ahead of Labour’s Simon Burgess on 14,889.
Lib Dem Juliet Williams was third with 7,691 [...]

HOVE RESULT: Tory win for Mike Weatherley

Mike Weatherley has won Hove for the Conservatives with 18,294 ahead of Labour MP Celia Barlow on 16,426. Lib Dem Paul Elgood third with 11,240, ahead [...]

High turnout predicted in Brighton and Hove

Welcome to our live blog from the election counts in Brighton and Hove. Keep checking here for the latest updates on the city’s three key marginal [...]

Brighton and Hove goes to the polls

The polling stations have now opened in Brighton and Hove.

You can find information, including a list of polling stations, on the Brighton and Hove City Council [...]

Brighton bloggers take election coverage to the streets

With the election just days away now, Brighton’s bloggers have been providing some of the most interesting coverage.

There’s been a huge amount of attention focused on [...]

Labour told to stop handing out controversial Albion leaflets

Labour’s Brighton Pavilion candidate ran into trouble with Brighton and Hove Albion when a leaflet suggesting the club supported her party was handed out to fans.

Zombie bid to take over city – well, Brighton Pavilion

The nominations for Brighton and Hove’s three constituencies are now in – and there’s a surprise candidate for the Brighton Pavilion ward.

Soraya Anne Kara is standing [...]

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