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Why vote for Purna Sen in the General Election?
In this last post before the election I wanted to speak about Sunday’s NHS meeting featuring veteran social justice campaigner Harry Leslie Smith. 92-year-old Harry is touring the country telling...
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Labour has achieved more on fracking than the Greens
Recent developments on fracking demonstrate very clearly to me why Labour’s approach to politics and action on the environment is better than that of the Greens. The government’s proposed legislation...
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Why we need a Fairness Commission
Yesterday Andy Hull from Islington Council addressed a meeting of Labour Party members describing why and how Islington set up a Fairness Commission and what effect it has had. A Fairness Commission is...
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What kind of state do we want? Labour versus Conservative
I found it helpful to read what Ed Miliband actually said in his deficit speech recently – as opposed to all the commentary about the speech. It describes the clear distinction between Labour and the...
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Council tax relief and a referendum
The recent headlines about a vote on council tax relief do not reflect that this issue is really all about whether we should have a referendum on council tax rates. Those on the lowest incomes...
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The Council can and should do more on HMOs
The actions below are proposed by Labour candidates in areas which are affected by the rapid proliferation of houses of multiple occupancy. As well as campaigning for their inclusion in the Labour...
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Noisy Neighbours? A quick guide
This blog contains some information from the environmental protection team at the council who were represented at the Hanover and Elm Grove Local Action Team meeting (HEGLAT) I went to recently, and...
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HMO’s and planning – what can be done
I went as an observer to tonight’s Local Action Team (LAT) meeting in Hanover and Elm Grove, because a number of council officers were there to talk about the proliferation of houses of multiple...
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Hollingdean Sure Start – petition for weekend opening
Annual play event T in the Park with the Sure Start centre open in the background Hollingdean and Stanmer Labour candidates support local residents’ calls for the Sure Start centre next to Hollingdean...
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HMO licensing and ongoing housing issues
I attended the housing committee meeting yesterday, as I understood that my deputation on the damp flats in Brentwood Road would be discussed. As well as an update on progress in the affected flats, I...
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Desperately seeking a Home Sweet Home
At the Home Sweet Home at Brighton University’s househunting fair On Friday morning Ric and I from the Home Sweet Home campaign attended the third in a series of house-hunting fairs organised by the...
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Hollingdean Sure Start – Weekend Opening
Annual play event T in the Park with the Sure Start centre open in the background Hollingdean and Stanmer Labour candidates support local residents’ calls for the Sure Start centre next to Hollingdean...
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Damp Deputation and Hollingdean Housing
A doorknocking session on Brentwood Road recently revealed that some council flats have severe damp problems, which have been reported numerous times but not sorted out. Councillor Jeane Lepper had...
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A Tale of Two Cities
It has often been observed that Brighton and Hove is two cities in one, and the more I campaign the more I believe this to be true. Looking at educational attainment, for example, there are areas of...
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Brighton and Hove European election result: from the count
I was at the count of votes all evening last night for the European elections. Because the verification (first check that the number of ballot papers matches the numbers recorded in polling stations)...
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Why you should vote Labour in the European Election
This letter is our most comprehensive and clear explanation of what Labour stands for in Europe, and why UKIP is not a viable alternative.Filed under: Brighton and Hove, Europe, Uncategorized
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Brighton and Hove launches Europe Campaign (23rd April)
Brighton and Hove Labour launched their European election campaign, with candidates Tracey Hill (who is based in Brighton), Anneliese Dodds, John Howarth and Emily Westley. The candidates highlighted...
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City business leader says Britain leaving the EU is “a nonsense”
Wording of a press release sent in early May: Tony Mernagh, chair of the Brighton and Hove Economic Partnership, which supports business development and growth across the city, has issued an...
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The future of international trade
This excellent post by the Labour MEP candidate John Howarth highlights many of the issues around EU trade with the rest of the world. It includes issues such as promoting fair trade, the EU’s...
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Coldean Bus Drop-in, Tuesday March 25th – Report
Around 25 people came along to our Buses drop-in on Tuesday with Mike Best, Director of Operations at Brighton and Hove Buses. The points raised by Coldean residents included frequent cancellations of...
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