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The division within the Greens over Christina Summers’ expulsion

The Argus’s Tim Ridgway is fast establishing himself as an outstanding local government correspondent, and the Argus is the better paper for his reporting. Not that the Greens will be thinking s… more →

Brighton Politics Blog

Twitter, who I am following, emails, and some shameless self-promotion

Andy Winter BHT wrote 4 months ago: Do you, like me, sometimes pretend to know what people are saying when in fact you don’t?  I f … more →

Tags: Social Media, Aideen Jones, Andy Winter, argus, BHT, Brighton, Caroline Penn, Dave Arthur, David Cameron

The division within the Greens over Christina Summers' expulsion — 12 comments

brightonpoliticsblogger wrote 9 months ago: The Argus’s Tim Ridgway is fast establishing himself as an outstanding local government corres … more →

Tags: Alex Phillips, amy kennedy, Ania Kitcat, argus, Ben Duncan, Bill Randall, Christina Summers, geoffrey randall, Ian Davey

Condemning the rent-a-mob antics of the anti-Traveller Tories — 22 comments

brightonpoliticsblogger wrote 10 months ago: As my regular readers (Momma Grizzly, Doris and Biker Dave) know, I am a big fan of Thatcher’s … more →

Tags: Politics, protest 2, Caroline Lucas, Dawn Barnett, Geoffrey Theobald, mike weatherley, Carol Theobald, Brian Pidgeon

Final nail ? Let's hope not!

keepusgreen wrote 10 months ago: The decision by B&HCC planning committee last Wednesday to give the all clear to B&HCC to wr … more →

Tags: Skatepark planning application, BHCC, parks projects team, Greens, skatepark, Conservatives, Labour, Ian Davey, planning application

Britain's first-ever Green Mayor to lead Brighton Naked Bike Ride on 10th June — 8 comments

brightonpoliticsblogger wrote 1 year ago: My regular readers, (Grizzly, Doris and Biker Dave) will know that I am often accused of being a cry … more →

Tags: Brighton, Bill Randall, Dawn Barnett, Graham Cox, naked bike ride, Keith Waterhouse

Reflecting on the actions and comments of Francis Maude, Ben Duncan and Dawn Barnett — 4 comments

brightonpoliticsblogger wrote 1 year ago: This week I reflect on three politicians who have captured the headlines for words and actions. The … more →

Tags: David Cameron, police, Ben Duncan, Dawn Barnett, Travellers, Duke of Edinburgh, Forfar's, pasties, pasty

Brighton Politics Blogger to stand as a Conservative candidate in 2015 — 18 comments

brightonpoliticsblogger wrote 1 year ago: Brighton Pavilion and Hove Conservatives are seeking candidates for the 2015 City Council elections … more →

Tags: Alex Phillips, Andrew Wealls, Tony Janio, Ania Kitcat, Council Tax, Travellers, Lynda Hyde

Reflections on the Budget Council meeting at Brighton Town Hall — 41 comments

brightonpoliticsblogger wrote 1 year ago: So what to make of tonight’s Budget Council meeting? Labour and the Tories voted down the Gree … more →

Tags: Alex Phillips, Jason Kitcat, Sven Rufus, Brian Fitch, Tony Janio, Geoffrey Bowden, Budget, Graham Cox

Time for Labour and the Conservatives to stop personal attacks and to present their alternative budgets — 63 comments

brightonpoliticsblogger wrote 1 year ago: I am back from my Rip van Winkle hibernation. Regarding the future of this blog, I have paused, list … more →

Tags: Politics, Brighton, Hove, Ed Balls, Cuts, Ed Miliband, Warren Morgan, Craig Turton, Caroline Penn

After the nasty attacks on Christopher Hawtree, I am considering closing down this blog — 206 comments

brightonpoliticsblogger wrote 1 year ago: I have seriously considered closing down this blog over the last few days.  I have several reasons f … more →

Tags: Politics, Blogging, Dawn Barnett, Thumper, Bambi, Tony Janio

The Brighton Politics Blogger's Political Awards 2011 — 35 comments

brightonpoliticsblogger wrote 1 year ago: As the year draws to an end, it is time once again for the much sought after Brighton Politics Blogg … more →

Tags: Steve Bassam, Dawn Barnett, Jason Kitcat, Charlotte Vere, public toilets, Tony Janio, Sue Shanks, Graham Cox, Lola

Westbourne by-election, and the record of the Dear Leader — 20 comments

brightonpoliticsblogger wrote 1 year ago: “I was sad to hear that Councillor Bill Randall has stepped down as Leader of Brighton and Hov … more →

Tags: By-election, Bill Randall, argus, Steve Bassam, Charlotte Vere, By-election, westbourne, Nigel Jenner, Robert Nemeth

Forget the Westbourne by-election: prepare for the next Battle of Hastings — 33 comments

brightonpoliticsblogger wrote 1 year ago: While the Eurozone is in meltdown and International Capitalism is in crisis, the goldfish bowl of Br … more →

Tags: By-election, General Election 2015, Brighton, hastings, Rye, Hove, norman baker, Stephen Lloyd, Michael Foster

Westbourne by-election: update after the first weekend of campaigning — 12 comments

brightonpoliticsblogger wrote 1 year ago: I think I have just seen the first flower of spring, one usually hears in late February. Today … more →

Tags: Biker Dave, Brian Fitch, Brighton, By-election, Caroline Penn, Daniel Yates, Doris, Dr. Faust, Estate Agent

Brian Oxley resigns seat on Brighton & Hove City Council: 3-way by-election pending — 13 comments

brightonpoliticsblogger wrote 1 year ago: Brian Oxley, the much respected Tory Councillor has resigned his Westbourne seat on Brighton and Hov … more →

Tags: Politics, Caroline Lucas, Alex Phillips, Goldsmid, Luke Walter, By-election, Jeane Lepper, jan young, westbourne

Stormin' Norman and the Curse of the Coalition Government — 5 comments

brightonpoliticsblogger wrote 1 year ago: I’m not one for making predictions, as my regular readers (Warren, Momma Grizzly, Councillor C … more →

Tags: Brighton, lewes, Hove, norman baker, Rachael Bates, Privatisation, Coalition, Tuition Fees, Paul Perrin

Who offers the better vision to inspire voters locally: Ed Miliband or Caroline Lucas? — 11 comments

brightonpoliticsblogger wrote 1 year ago: Last week I wrote about Ed Miliband and his half-hearted support for the Occupy London camps, but at … more →

Tags: Caroline Lucas, Brighton, Pavilion, Hove, Alex Phillips, Goldsmid, Nancy Platts, Ed Miliband, Brian Fitch

State of the City 2 - The Tories — 1 comment

brightonpoliticsblogger wrote 1 year ago: I like Mary Mears, and I like Geoffrey Theobald. They are two of the great servants of the city, bot … more →

Tags: General Election 2015, Mary Mears, Simon Kirby, Andrew Wealls, Geoffrey Theobald, mike weatherley, Rachael Bates, Brian Oxley, Robert Nemeth

Who are the best politicians in Brighton and Hove? — 26 comments

brightonpoliticsblogger wrote 1 year ago: At present, given their electoral success, the Greens could claim to be the best politicians in Brig … more →

Tags: Politics, Andy Winter, Bill Randall, Brighton, brighton housing trust, Buses, Caroline Lucas, Charlie Stewart, Community and Voluntary Sector Forum


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