Anti-racism stickers have sparked debate after appearing on lampposts.
The stickers, which read 'love Sussex hate racism' and 'stop the far right', have been spotted in Lewes and have divided opinion among residents, with some welcoming the message and others criticising the method of delivery.
Kevin Moore, a resident who posted an image of the stickers on Facebook on March 29, said: "If we love Sussex, why do we degrade our street furniture with these stickers?
"There are better ways to win support for the cause."
Others criticised the stickers as politically motivated and illegal.
Rhys Davey, who says he regularly removes them, posted: "I scrape them off when I see them."
Linda Middleton said: "Stop littering," while Linda Lord added: "Fly posting is illegal."
However, not everyone was opposed to the stickers or their message.
Carla Eliza said: "Those stickers make me happy.
"Better than flags."
Charlotte Skeet said: "I like to see these – it gives me hope."
Others saw the stickers as part of a wider culture war, pointing to the presence of flags and other political signage in public spaces.
Sean Macleod said: "But flags are acceptable, no doubt."
Laura Bri suggested: "Maybe it’s to compete with the flags."
Others viewed the stickers as evidence of a broader political problem.
Reece Clayton said: "These are far left extremists".
Sam Lyons described the current climate as unusually polarised, saying: "I’ve never known this country to be so divided ."
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Some took an even dimmer view.
Graham Goodwin argued: "These stickers cause hatred."
Not all comments focused on the political message, with some objecting simply to the presence of stickers in public spaces.
Tim Stemp said: "Love Sussex, hate litter and forced propaganda of any kind."
The stickers have appeared amid other anti-racism activity in Sussex, including a February 28, 2026 Worthing march organised by the newly formed Together Against the Far Right alliance.
