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 given late reprieve by Rutter
Brighton and Hove Albion 1 West Ham United 1 A late equaliser from Georginio Rutter saved Brighton and Hove Albion’s...
Welbeck and Rutter return as Brighton and Hove Albion host West Ham
Danny Welbeck and Georginio Rutter return to the starting line up as Brighton and Hove Albion take on West Ham...
Brighton and Hove Albion boss looks for ‘small margins’ against West Ham
Brighton and Hove Albion Fabian Hürzeler boss said that “small margins” would make the difference against West Ham United at...
Brighton and Hove Albion lose another player to long-term injury
Brighton and Hove Albion boss Fabian Hurzeler expects Stefanos Tzimas to be out for the “long term” with a knee...
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- A wet and windy weekend ahead, Met Office warns 6 December 2025
- Driver suffers facial injuries in road rage attack 6 December 2025
- Counter-terror police carry out raids in Brighton and Eastbourne 5 December 2025
- Government postpones mayoral elections until 2028 4 December 2025