The by-election tomorrow (Thursday) for the third seat in Goldsmid ward could be an important turning point in Brighton and Hove’s history, as the Conservative control of the Council would come to an end if they do not hold the seat.

The seat was held by the Conservative Cllr Paul Lainchbury who resigned last month, after drawing councillor expenses for 18 months yet failling to turn up to council and community meetings.

At present the Labour Group have 13 seats and the Greens have 12 seats.

Peter Tatchell LGBT human rights campaigner says:
“Tired of inaction on lgbt equality? Now is the time to vote for Alex Phillips, the candidate from the party with the best record on LGBT human rights. The Greens are the only party that support an end to the ban on same sex marriage. If you support marriage equality, vote Alex Phillips tomorrow on 23rd July!”

Phelim Mac Cafferty, LGBTGreens National Spokesperson explained:
“It is now clear that the Goldsmid by-election is a 2 horse-race: either we will continue with the failed slash-and-burn policies of the Conservatives or, in voting for Alex Phillips and the Greens, we can deliver a victory for the equality of our city’s citizens.

“Brighton and Hove City Council Conservatives may pay occasional lip service to LGBT equality but their actions contradict this: they threw out a Green Party proposal for funding for the Albert Kennedy Trust, which supports young homeless LGBT citizens.

Phelim concluded:
“Open Door, a charity which provided services for those living with HIV in Brighton and Hove has closed under a Tory administration while there has been no effective opposition to government-imposed cuts in the HIV budget for the city. Now is the time to end the continuous Tory dulling down of our equality. Vote Alex Phillips.“

For more information about Alex Phillips view:
www.alexforgoldsmid..org.uk

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