Paul Steedman

Brighton and Hove Greens say that a new national poll, published in the Observer, is a further sign that they are on course to win Brighton Pavilion constituency in the general election.

The Observer says the poll “demonstrates that, rather than powering towards a landslide victory, Cameron’s party is struggling to capture the number of floating voters it needs”.

Greens say this matches the most recent and comprehensive independent poll of marginal seats that shows that floating voters in Brighton Pavilion constituency are going to the Greens, and that more detailed poll predicted a Green win.

Green Party Campaign Director, Paul Steedman, said:
“The Observer poll supports what voters are telling us on the doorsteps of Brighton.

“If they have been previously unsure about who they’ll vote for in the general election.  Now more of them are telling us they’re going to give their vote to the party.

“The Conservatives have been complacent, only recently selecting a candidate, whereas we have not taken anything for granted and worked hard.

"Floating voters are now seeing us as the party they want to win here.

“Brighton Pavilion is now a two-horse race between the Greens and the Conservatives. It looks like the bookies have got it right with the money being on a Green win.”

Nancy Platts the Labour candidate for Brighton Pavilion said:
"The Green spin doctors are constantly trying to talk up their chances in Brighton Pavilion, claiming they are ahead, but they never reveal the actual level of support they have. Pavilion remains a straight fight between the Conservatives and Labour, no amount of Green spin can change that.

"The choice at the next election for people in Brighton Pavilion is about the change they want to see for Britain. Only Labour or the Conservatives will be able to bring about that change. Labour offers positive change for the vast majority in Brighton. The Conservatives offer change to benefit the privileged few.

"I live in Brighton and I am out talking to people at every possible opportunity I can. I am working hard for every vote in Brighton Pavilion and will never take people for granted as the Greens clearly have today.”

For more information about the Greens view: www.brightonandhovegreenparty.org.uk