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Caroline Lucas said lessons should be learned from the Green Party's election defeat in May

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Caroline Lucas on Green election defeat - and if she is heading to the House of Lords

More than 1,400 postal ballots arrived too late to be counted in the local election

More than 1,400 postal ballots arrived too late to be counted in the local election

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Election candidates not told of late postal ballots until after deadline

More than 1,400 postal votes cast in the election were not counted as they arrived after the deadline

More than 1,400 postal votes cast in the election were not counted as they arrived after the deadline

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Uncounted postal votes that arrived late could have changed election result

Green councillors are calling for an independent investigation after almost 1,500 votes were not counted due to postal delays

Green councillors are calling for an independent investigation after almost 1,500 votes were not counted due to postal delays

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Greens question legitimacy of election after 1,500 postal votes left uncounted

A politics lecturer at Sussex University has sought to explain the reasons behind the Green Party's defeat in Brighton and Hove

A politics lecturer at Sussex University has sought to explain the reasons behind the Green Party's defeat in Brighton and Hove

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Expert reveals the main reasons for the Green Party's Brighton election defeat

The Green Party lost more than half of its council seats at the election

The Green Party lost more than half of its council seats at the election

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'We didn't see it coming' - Green activist on monumental election defeat

Hannah Allbrooke said she was 'heartbroken' by her election defeat

Hannah Allbrooke said she was 'heartbroken' by her election defeat

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'Absolutely heartbroken': Former deputy council leader's sorrow at election loss

Green candidate Alexander Sallons was branded as an 'unhinged hateful individual' for a series of social media posts made after his election defeat

Green candidate Alexander Sallons was branded as an 'unhinged hateful individual' for a series of social media posts made after his election defeat

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Green candidate launches Twitter tirade after election defeat

Steve Davis will now become the leader of the opposition on Brighton and Hove City Council

Steve Davis will now become the leader of the opposition on Brighton and Hove City Council

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Green group elects new leadership team following defeat at local election

Bella Sankey with Labour leader Keir Starmer and deputy leader Angela Rayner

Bella Sankey with Labour leader Keir Starmer and deputy leader Angela Rayner

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'The hard work starts now': Keir Starmer and Bella Sankey on election win

Gill Williams, inset, will serve as the council's new deputy leader

Gill Williams, inset, will serve as the council's new deputy leader

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Labour elects former housing lead as new deputy council leader

Bella Sankey met Labour leader Keir Starmer and other new council leaders

Bella Sankey met Labour leader Keir Starmer and other new council leaders

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New council leader meets Labour leader to discuss cost of living 'action plan'

Daniel Green reported live from the election count last week

Daniel Green reported live from the election count last week

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A red wave and a Green collapse - my view of a day of political drama

Dawn Barnett, Phelim Mac Cafferty and Siriol Hugh-Jones were among those to lose their seats in the election

Dawn Barnett, Phelim Mac Cafferty and Siriol Hugh-Jones were among those to lose their seats in the election

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Local elections: full list of the 14 councillors voted out across the city

Labour celebrated an historic win in Brighton and Hove, defeating both Conservatives and the Greens across the city

Labour celebrated an historic win in Brighton and Hove, defeating both Conservatives and the Greens across the city

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Pictures: Labour secure historic majority as Greens lose more than a dozen seats

Labour have promised to launch a war on weeds and improve recycling and rubbish collection

Labour have promised to launch a war on weeds and improve recycling and rubbish collection

What have Labour pledged to do for Brighton after landslide council victory?

Labour activists and councillors celebrated after securing a majority on Brighton and Hove City Council

Labour activists and councillors celebrated after securing a majority on Brighton and Hove City Council

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'Ready to lead': new Labour council leader promises to deliver for residents

Labour gained seats from Greens and the Conservatives, such as in Hangleton and Knoll

Labour gained seats from Greens and the Conservatives, such as in Hangleton and Knoll

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Full list of results from Brighton and Hove as Labour win historic majority

Latest results from Sussex local elections as count gets underway

Latest results from Sussex local elections as count gets underway

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Live: Local election results - Huge Tory losses

Count to begin in Brighton and Hove for local election amid Tory losses nationally

Count to begin in Brighton and Hove for local election amid Tory losses nationally

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As it happened: Labour landslide sees first majority council for two decades

Phelim Mac Cafferty and Hannah Allbrooke after defeat in election

Phelim Mac Cafferty and Hannah Allbrooke after defeat in election

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Green council leader and deputy leader lose seats to Labour in close race

Dog at polling station

Dog at polling station

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Turnout drops in Brighton and Hove local election - how many voted in your area

Votes are being counted across Sussex

Votes are being counted across Sussex

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Count begins across Sussex for local elections

Dogs at polling stations in Brighton and Sussex

Dogs at polling stations in Brighton and Sussex

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Photos: These are the best dogs spotted at election polling stations yesterday

Green councillors Hannah Allbrooke, left, Phelim Mac Cafferty and Siriol Hugh-Jones

Green councillors Hannah Allbrooke, left, Phelim Mac Cafferty and Siriol Hugh-Jones

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Green Party 'cagey' about chances of success in Brighton, party activist claims

Rail minister Huw Merriman admitted that the Conservatives had suffered a 'really difficult night' in this year's local election results

Rail minister Huw Merriman admitted that the Conservatives had suffered a 'really difficult night' in this year's local election results

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Tories suffer 'difficult night' in local elections, Sussex Conservative admits

Voters go to the polls across Brighton and Sussex for local elections

Voters go to the polls across Brighton and Sussex for local elections

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Voters go to the polls across Brighton and Sussex for local elections

Voters go to the polls across Sussex today

Voters go to the polls across Sussex today

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Where do I vote and what ID do I need? A simple guide to today's local elections

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Local election: What power does Brighton and Hove City Council have?

Keir Starmer urged residents to 'vote Labour to build a better Brighton'

Keir Starmer urged residents to 'vote Labour to build a better Brighton'

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'We can't go on like this' - Labour leader Keir Starmer urges for a vote for change

Bella Sankey, left, Steve Bell, Phelim Mac Cafferty, Bridget Fishleigh and Stewart Stone

Bella Sankey, left, Steve Bell, Phelim Mac Cafferty, Bridget Fishleigh and Stewart Stone

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Final pitches made to voters on key issues ahead of tomorrow's local elections

An independent candidate is calling for a bus lane along the A259 to be reviewed in an effort to ease congestion

An independent candidate is calling for a bus lane along the A259 to be reviewed in an effort to ease congestion

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'Review the A259 bus lane to ease congestion as it is now outdated'

Local Liberal Democrat leader Stewart Stone, left, with party treasurer Paul Chandler

Local Liberal Democrat leader Stewart Stone, left, with party treasurer Paul Chandler

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'Brighton's love affair with the Greens is ending', says Liberal Democrat leader

Dave Hill, left, and other TUSC candidates standing in Brighton and Hove

Dave Hill, left, and other TUSC candidates standing in Brighton and Hove

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Former Labour councillor fighting local election for socialist party

Students at the University of Sussex shared their views ahead of election day tomorrow

Students at the University of Sussex shared their views ahead of election day tomorrow

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'High rent and bins not fit for purpose': Students reveal concerns ahead of election

A politics researcher has revealed where tomorrow's election might be won or lost

A politics researcher has revealed where tomorrow's election might be won or lost

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Revealed: The battlegrounds where tomorrow's local election will be won or lost

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Peter Atkinson is standing as an independent candidate in North Portslade

Peter Atkinson is standing as an independent candidate in North Portslade

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Independent candidate in fight for re-election after quitting Labour Party

Conservative leader Steve Bell said he's been left 'speechless' that residents are paying more in council tax but getting less in return

Conservative leader Steve Bell said he's been left 'speechless' that residents are paying more in council tax but getting less in return

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Conservative leader left 'speechless' by cuts to services by council

Paul Chandler, left, Bridget Fishleigh, reporter Daniel Green, Steve Bell, Argus editor Arron Hendy, Amanda Evans and Phelim Mac Cafferty

Paul Chandler, left, Bridget Fishleigh, reporter Daniel Green, Steve Bell, Argus editor Arron Hendy, Amanda Evans and Phelim Mac Cafferty

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Party leaders clash in final Argus debate as voters prepare to go to polls

Brighton and Hove Labour deputy leader Amanda Evans

Brighton and Hove Labour deputy leader Amanda Evans

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'There's a lot of anger in places': Labour claims to see 'astonishing support'

Eddie Izzard with Labour candidate for Queen's Park Tristram Burden

Eddie Izzard with Labour candidate for Queen's Park Tristram Burden

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Stand-up star Eddie Izzard joins Labour election campaign in city

Lewes Road was among the streets found to have the worst air pollution in the city

Lewes Road was among the streets found to have the worst air pollution in the city

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City's most polluted streets revealed amid plan to charge motorists

The Liberal Democrats are forecast to make 'significant gains' on Chichester District Council on Thursday

The Liberal Democrats are forecast to make 'significant gains' on Chichester District Council on Thursday

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Conservatives could lose control of Chichester on Thursday, poll claims

Sophie Broadbent, Green candidate for Patcham and Hollingbury

Sophie Broadbent, Green candidate for Patcham and Hollingbury

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'We need to fix plastic waste issue' - Greens pledge action on recycling rates

Worthing Borough Council leader Beccy Cooper

Worthing Borough Council leader Beccy Cooper

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'Hard work but rewarding' - council leader reflects on year since historic win

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'Splitting votes will lead to more deadlock', says former council leader

Two candidates running as independents in the upcoming election have shared conspiracy theories about the pandemic on social media

Two candidates running as independents in the upcoming election have shared conspiracy theories about the pandemic on social media

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Independent candidates under scrutiny for sharing Covid conspiracy theories

Dominique Hall, Councillor Siriol Hugh-Jones, Councillor Anne Meadows, Gary Farmer, and Councillor Gill Williams took part in the latest Argus debate

Dominique Hall, Councillor Siriol Hugh-Jones, Councillor Anne Meadows, Gary Farmer, and Councillor Gill Williams took part in the latest Argus debate

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Parties accused of playing 'tiddlywink politics' over city's housing

Candidates from a range of different political parties took part in the Argus environment and transport debate

Candidates from a range of different political parties took part in the Argus environment and transport debate

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Labour accused of 'rhetoric and rubbish' by Greens over 'vanity projects' in debate

AI model ChatGPT has predicted how Brighton and Hove might vote on May 4

AI model ChatGPT has predicted how Brighton and Hove might vote on May 4

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We asked ChatGPT to predict next week's local election in Brighton and Hove

Daniel Rue, left, Norma Fletcher, Caroline Lucas and Sophie Broadbent were out campaigning in Patcham

Daniel Rue, left, Norma Fletcher, Caroline Lucas and Sophie Broadbent were out campaigning in Patcham

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Caroline Lucas joins campaign as Greens target traditionally Conservative ward

Socialist activists will run for election on May 4, calling for the council to put an end to cuts to public services

Socialist activists will run for election on May 4, calling for the council to put an end to cuts to public services

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Here are five ways socialist party TUSC would change the city

Part of the city centre could see a 'London-style' emissions zone introduced if the Greens retain control of the council

Part of the city centre could see a 'London-style' emissions zone introduced if the Greens retain control of the council

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'London-style' emissions zone charges would 'only affect most polluting vehicles'

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