Our 'United in Pride' exhibition at Jubilee Library continues to draw a great deal of interest. This morning, BBC South East asked me a few questions about it. The exhibition will be on display for a few weeks after Brighton Pride. Just pop down and take a look!

It's great to see so much interest in our work. In the coming weeks and months, we'll be working closely with community partners to make sure the Pride Community Foundation is doing all it can to support our LGBTQ+ communities. www.brightonandhovenews.org/2025/05/06/n...

Yesterday was one of those sunny Brighton days I've missed a lot over the past few months. Super grateful to live in this beautiful city. Just one more coffee and I'll be ready for the week ahead! ☕️

I strongly disagree with the Prime Minister's recent statement that the Supreme Court ruling provides clarity. Frankly, it doesn't. The Equality Act was groundbreaking, but 15 years after its introduction, it needs reform. 🧵 1/5

Future generations will study how damaging Trump's second term was to serious political communication and trust in institutions. Returning to a world where childish tweets and destructive announcements don't replace good governance will take time.

2025 keeps throwing these bizarre things at us. Liz Truss is apparently in talks with Reform UK...

Gen Z are gearing up to become an electoral force in democracies worldwide. I sat down with @angusjba.bsky.social to discuss the US Democratic Party's strategy for capturing the Gen Z vote, and the right's efforts to win over young voters. Episode links are in thread 🧵⬇️

Can't wait to launch the first proper episode of Political by Design tomorrow with @angusjba.bsky.social as my guest! You can watch the introductory episode today to get ready for tomorrow. Link's is in the thread 🧵 ⬇️

What a bitter day for trans rights in this country. In my view, this ruling is wrong and Parliament should take a long, hard look at modernising the Equality Act so that it actually benefits all protected characteristics.

New podcast alert! Political by Design—where UK & US politics meet branding. Each episode is a 1:1 conversation, digging into the design behind the divide with insiders who've shaped it. Launching later this month. Got a campaign or brand you’re curious about? Hit me up.

Proud to be working on a new platform with Brighton Pride and Trans Pride Brighton. More to come soon!

Sorry to learn that @lesliepumm.uk has resigned as a city councillor. He kindly attended the Transport & Travel Hustings before getting elected - a sign of his genuine community involvement. We wish him all the best

The Brighton Festival attracts visitors from all over the country and beyond. It's one of the things that makes Brighton Brighton. Today, Brighton Dome gave us a sneak peek at this year's line-up - and it's absolutely brilliant.

Happy Lunar New Year 🐍 CK Bistro 棋哥茶餐廳 and 香港人移居英國 (Hongkonger in Brighton) invited us to an evening full of community spirit and great food. The Lion Dance was a real highlight – I literally couldn't stop smiling! ☺️

I spoke to @itvnews.bsky.social last week about the war in Ukraine, the Homes for Ukraine scheme and the power of compassion in these difficult times.

Growing up in Berlin, a city close to the places where the most unspeakable things happened, I was reminded every year as a young boy of what happens when society as a whole fails to fight anti-Semitism, racism and homophobia. Never again. #WeRemember www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/news/2025/bu...

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The Palisades fire is just devastating. It’s heartbreaking to see all the homes and neighbourhoods destroyed and 300,000 people cut off from power. My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Los Angeles and our partner city Santa Monica. 🙏🏽

I'm incredibly sorry for the staff who have worked so passionately to keep the i360 running. This is really the worst news to hear just before Christmas. www.theargus.co.uk/news/2480909...

Reminder: Tomorrow is our monthly drop-in session. Join @cooljool80.bsky.social and me at the Stoneham Park Cafe between 11am and 1pm to discuss local issues! Looking forward to seeing you.

- @trevmu10.bsky.social and I welcomed Local Transport Minister @simonlightwood.org.uk to our city today. The partnership between Brighton & Hove Buses and City Council is a great example of partnership working and we're proud to talk about the achievements in making bus travel more accessible. 🚍

We won't forget you.

Our city has a proud history of being there for many who lived and died with HIV and AIDS. We’ll remember them tonight. We have a real opportunity to end HIV forever. We need to continue to fight to make it happen.

Community events are taking place in Brighton & Hove today. Let's come together to remember those who have lost their lives. To show our support for communities affected by AIDS and HIV, our landmarks will be lit up in red. We'll also be flying the Red Ribbon flag from Brighton & Hove town halls.

The i360 bankruptcy puts a £51m strain on our city's already super tight budget. This money could have been used to fund vital services and lifelines, invest into infrastructure and community groups. The Greens owe the city an apology.

On this Transgender Day of Remembrance we stand firmly with our trans, non-binary and gender diverse communities as we honour, remember and mourn those who have lost their lives to bigotry, prejudice and hatred. 🕯️🏳️‍⚧️

Today is International Men’s Day—a powerful reminder to get men talking, opening up, and sharing their struggles.

It’s Trans Day of Remembrance today or #TDOR so I wanted to say Brianna Ghey’s name. It’s been a cruel time for trans kids and her loss is the definition of all the hate they are facing. I hope that her memory can mark change and love here on. #TDOR

Only thing I’d suggest is: This welcoming and currently cosy space mustn’t be the place where we hibernate and seek sanctuary from the horrors populism is unveiling all around us. It must be the place from which we defeat it. An echo chamber, perhaps, but one that faces firmly outwards.

Really happy that this important restoration project is going ahead now. The arches are part of Brighton's heritage, and we've made sure that future generations will also be able to enjoy them. www.theargus.co.uk/news/2472490...

I'm so glad we agreed our new outdoor events programme at Cabinet today. Good news for the city.