Lib Dem candidate for Mayor of Sussex Ben Dempsey demands that elections in Sussex go ahead in 2026 - amid rumours the government is considering delaying County Council elections again.
Ben Dempsey, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of Sussex and an environmental expert, has condemned the Chancellor of the Exchequer for an ‘appalling’ attitude to nature in Sussex.
Liberal Democrats in Sussex say they will oppose any plans to lift the ban on fracking, which would threaten sites across the Sussex Weald.
A new YouGov MRP poll has confirmed that the race to be the first Mayor of Sussex is a clear contest between the Liberal Democrats' candidate, Ben Dempsey, and Reform UK.
James MacCleary MP labels Brighton and Hove’s proposals for Sussex a “dog’s breakfast”
James MacCleary, Liberal Democrat MP for the Lewes constituency, is embarking on a tour of local schools to hear firsthand from students about their experiences of social media and its impact on mental health.