As Mayor, I will focus on what matters most to those who live here in Sussex. That means delivering good social homes and sustainable infrastructure so our communities can thrive for years to come.

When I was on Adur District Council, I had the pleasure of serving with Sharon. I've seen up close how hard she works for her residents in Mash Barn. I was incredibly proud to see her taking on the Cabinet role for Wellbeing and Communities and I'm incredibly proud to have her support.

I'm proud to have the endorsement of Birgit Miller, Labour & Co-Operative councillor for Goldsmid ward in Hove, and Cabinet Member for Culture, Heritage and Tourism.

Sussex’s strength is its energy. From our students and young workers, to the next generation of changemakers. I'm grateful to have the support of Tom Chatfield, former chair of @sussex_young_labour 🌹

It's with patience and love that we hear the news today of ceasefire, and removal of troops from Gaza, and release of all hostages. Who will now governor Gaza, will take some time, and rebuild will need to be led via co-production with all stakeholders. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I'm very grateful to have the endorsement of Worthing West's Peggy Harris - educator, activist and stalwart of our movement. Securing Sussex's economic future means harnessing our collective talents to create secure, well-paying jobs people in Sussex can build a life on.

Thank you @alisonterry.bsky.social - a powerful and inclusive chair. Your endorsement means a lot! #sussexmayor

Excited to stand for Sussex Mayor, with passion, energy and experience! More on campaign here: www.catforsussex.co.uk

Fresh from Labour Conference and feel inspired and want to catch up with all things NEC? Follow our new @empower-labour.bsky.social website www.empowerlabour.org We will endorse candidates for @teamlabouruk.bsky.social internal elections, get in touch if you wish to stand with us, as a group.

What a day at conference day 2 watched an impactful discussion between @carolecadwalla.bsky.social and @carolvorders.bsky.social (got a standing ovation). They were talking truth to power on the control of silicon valley in our politics. Met with some great members to talk NEC elections next year.

“I’ve lost count of the time I’ve heard: nothing ever changes, my vote doesn’t make any difference.” 💬 @catarnold.bsky.social of the Labour NEC and LCER executive calls on Labour MPs to join the @appgfairelections.bsky.social 🌹 #Labour4PR #Lab25

🧵4. The Labour Party Rulebook share.google/jcnP40afkP7J... @newstatesman.com article: www.newstatesman.com/politics/lab... I will always stand for members.

🧵3. In addition the 2-day nomination window, would have been a big disadvantage for any disabled candidate, who wished to put themselves forward. Regarding speed of access to MPs. This and the above goes against rulebook pg26 section C (v) which talks of equal access to eligible electorate.

🧵 2... "whilst I recognised that hosting a hustings at Labour Conference was sensible and cost effective. The MPs nominations process could have been longer as recess is this coming Tues (16.09), which could have allowed more time for other candidates to organise nominations.

🧵1. They say a week is a long time in politics! Our team member Cat Arnold getting a mention in this week's New Statesman was rather a surprise! Although she did not use the phrase "stitch-up" at any point - publicly or privately. Cat voted against the Deputy Leadership timetable, in her words..

Today, our group @empower-labour.bsky.social came out in support of @lucympowell.bsky.social we need a candidate who will challenge the direction of The Labour Party and hold true to its values.

🧵3. 3. I could not raise an amendment that all nom candidates when contacting CLP chairs are given the SAME list,we've seen unfavoured candidates being offered diff lists than others. 4. The above goes against Empower Labour's objectives of removing barriers of entry for anyone in politics. End

2. and also contravenes rule book, page 26: "The procedures shall ensure that each candidate has equal access to the eligible electorate and has equal treatment in all other matters pertaining to the election" Cont....

🧵2. voting against reasons: 1. The two days PLP nominations period, this does not allow an adequate time to secure votes for candidates, particularly if disabled and you are trying to move around HofP Cont....

🧵2. voting against reasons: 1. The two days PLP nominations period, this does not allow an adequate time to secure votes for candidates, particularly if disabled and you are trying to move around HofP Cont....

🧵1. Today, I (Cat Arnold) voted against the Deputy Leader election timetable (unfortunately the timetable, hustings code of conduct, procedure and candidate code of conduct was taken as one vote). It was an incredibly rushed meeting. Reasons... 🧵2....

My article today in @labourlist.bsky.social. If you wish to sign up to my NEC reports, please email [email protected] to receive them straight to your inbox. Thanks Cat

You didn't need a video of a Red Panda eating grapes, but here you go #bluesky ... 😊

Absolutely 💯 knew this, and that is why I actively campaigned against switching to the Conservatives Family Hub model, that was rolled out in Sussex. Travesty.

Huge, huge congratulations to #Austria. Very well deserved winners of Eurovision!

Beautiful night for an APPG Fair Elections event at @ukparliament.parliament.uk this evening. As an exec member of #LabourCampaignForElectoralReform. I will always endorse PR and electoral reform.

Thanks to @ewaslabour.bsky.social and #WestWorthing Labour Party (CLPs) that invited Henna Chowdhury and I to a joint women's event last night. We talked: challenges to women standing for positions, what its like when you're elected and my role at Labour Party’s NEC. It was honest, open and warm.

Happy Victory in Europe 80th anniversary celebrations. This original @dailymirror cartoon is a stark reminder of how we must fight fascism everywhere we see it, feel it or experience it, whether it affects us or not. There is no freedom unless we are all free. #VE #Day #80th

I am so sorry for those of the Catholic faith today. A dark day indeed, especially across the Easter festivities. Sending love

Happy 🐣 Easter to everyone celebrating today.

This poster was in *1965*. And still people moan about bus and cycle lanes.

This is what re-shaping our environmental future looks like. Innovators, funders, inspirers and supporters coming together to achieve a common goal: improve our ability to restore and recover nature and shape a better ecological future for people and planet 🌱 www.sussexbay.org.uk/locationpart...

Wishing you and your family a joyful and blessed Eid-ul-Fitr!

This week has been a deeply sad week, with disabled, those with neurological, neuro-diversity and psychological issues reaching out to me for help. I'm putting the finishing touches to this week's NEC report and will share asap here. At NEC & CLP I've been pushing back on welfare cuts, #NotInMyName

Matt has done it! Matt completed a marathon for Sussex Prisoners' Families on #InternationalWomensDay on 8th March 2025. We are so proud of you, thanks so much! Still time to sponsor a few pounds on the second link, thanks. buff.ly/uadnnRt #IWD Fundraiser link: buff.ly/UCoDXHM

At #SouthEast regional conference for Labour Party. Some inspirational speeches and discussion, but also some strong challenges from members. Great to hear from #AlexBaker #AldershotMP

lifted from ‪Scottacular‬ ‪@scottcrates.bsky.social‬ PLEASE let me know if you want a follow back. As you know from Twitter, I FB almost everyone. But I’ve gotten so many here so fast and bots have shown up so I can’t just go down the list and follow everyone without vetting.

Sisters, don't forget we are talking, Civility Commission, tomorrow 18th February @ 8pm with @jocoxfoundation.bsky.social and an amazing panel of speakers including Cllr Saj Ahmad, Labour candidate for Newark. Click the link to register. www.lwn.org.uk/civility_commission_event

📰 I’m excited to launch my monthly newsletter (link below), keeping you updated on my work as your MP—both in Parliament and across our wonderful Worthing West constituency. #Community #Newsletter #WorthingWest

Thank you to @bromleylabour.bsky.social for inviting me along to the Labour Women Leader's event today. I felt honoured to be on the panel with such amazing, inspirational women. #SiobhainMcDonagh, brendadacres.bsky.social, @janetdaby.bsky.social, and #RuthMcgregor. Thanks for the invite!

If you are a Worthing West constituent join me on the 8 February in Angmering @ 10:30am to help reform our NHS. We need your knowledge & experience to make sure our NHS is fit to keep us healthy! To attend, fill in the form here docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… Places are limited!

h/t @karaswisher.bsky.social

Really important for me to be here today with my sisters #UKWomensMarch today, along with my family.

HNY! Please excuse the silence. I had a great break and then straight back into my charity work. My 25th Nov 24 #LabourNEC report is ready. Feel free to email [email protected] and I will add you to my mailing list to receive my regular reports. Thanks Cat

At @LabourWomensNetwork #LWN Christmas drinks. With my sisters!

We need more women in politics, but women in politics will tell you how difficult it still is to keep us here. I spoke honestly & supportively to potential candidates with Carol Mochan MSP on @electheruk.bsky.social's panel . All parties must do more, but things won’t change if we don’t take part.

youtu.be/kbzsYTIYKoM?... The first of my video reports from 26th Nov #Labour #NEC Away Day. Video 1: 🧕👩🤰Women's Conference. To sign up to a monthly newsletter that will detail all of @catarnold.bsky.social NEC updates email 📩 requesting "newsletter sign-up" to: [email protected]. Thanks

Well that was a night, No10 drinks. Being welcomed into the NEC. It's very posh inside. No sign of Larry the Cat, but a smashing conversation with Angela Rayner and Shabana Mahmood. All ready for tomorrow's NEC away day. Let's go!

Thanks so much to #LewesLabour and #MarkPerryman I loved being part of the panel discussion at the brilliant Tackling Inequality In UK event at #LewesTownHall today. Thanks for the invite. Very inspiring to hear from #PollyToynbee and #DannyDorling too!