Election 2019
New council leader commits to a progressive and collaborative approach to politics to bring about change
Politics should be a route through which people can express their hopes and concerns; a safe place where we can...
Brighton and Hove Conservatives choose new leader
Conservative councillors in Brighton and Hove have elected Steve Bell as their new leader. Councillors Steve Bell and Dee Simson...
Brexit, Trump and now Withdean – major political surprises of recent times
Yes, I know categorising Brexit and Trump with what happened in Withdean is a tad extreme but, believe me, it...
Brighton and Hove’s Labour council leader stands down
The Labour leader of Brighton and Hove City Council, Daniel Yates, is standing down. Councillor Daniel Yates A leadership contest...
The challenge facing Labour in Brighton and Hove
We did not achieve the Labour majority on Brighton and Hove City Council which we wanted as the votes were...
Why didn’t Labour win the city’s first majority socialist council?
Brighton and Hove Labour celebrates its 20 seats at the May 8 count. By local democracy reporter Sarah Booker-Lewis This...
Good for Greens, bad for Labour, terrible for the Tories
Withdean's Green candidates celebrate victory. Image by Sarah Booker-Lewis Some thoughts on this year's Brighton and Hove elections. It was...
Labour set to call for progressive alliance with the Greens
A progressive alliance between the two main political parties in Brighton and Hove is on the cards. Labour group leader,...
A progressive coalition in Brighton and Hove would be a pragmatic way forward
The election results across the city have once again shown that the majority of residents support progressive politics and reject...
Brighton and Hove Albion boss speaks out after Seagulls drop more points
Brighton and Hove Albion boss Fabian Hürzeler has spoken out after the Seagulls dropped more points at the weekend. The...
Brighton and Hove Albion draw a blank against Sunderland
Brighton and Hove Albion 0 Sunderland 0 December remained winless for Brighton and Hove Albion as they were held to...
Four changes as Brighton and Hove Albion face Sunderland at Amex
Fabian Hürzeler has named a starting line up with four changes as Brighton and Hove Albion prepare to face Sunderland at...
Welbeck doubtful and Gomez and Dunk suspended as Brighton host Sunderland
Brighton and Hove Albion boss Fabian Hürzeler said that Danny Welbeck is a doubtful for the visit of Sunderland to the...
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