🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶

Great to be out meeting people in Haywards Heath over the weekend, supporting our fantastic town council candidate, Caroline Ward.

I listened to residents’ views on transport, the town centre and other issues.

Residents react after 21,000 new homes announced for Sussex Residents have shared their reaction after a new water agreement has enabled thousands of new homes to be built in Sussex

We need more homes in Sussex (of the right kind, esp social housing), but the Government’s attitude to nature is appalling.

Some more coverage here:

www.theargus.co.uk/news/2553864...

Lib Dems stand for giving everyone better access to nature and the outdoors.

As Mayor of Sussex, I will put the environment at the heart of decision-making, benefiting all our health and well-being.

#MayorofSussex
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Political opinion: Lib Dem candidate for Sussex Mayor tells Rachel Reeves: nature in Sussex cannot just be swept aside Ben Dempsey, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of Sussex and an environmental expert, has condemned the Chancellor of the Exchequer for an ‘appalling’ attitude to nature in Sussex.

Here’s an article with my views about why the Chancellor is wrong in her attitude to nature in Sussex - and why we need a strong Mayor stand up for our county.

www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...

This is from back in June, but the pattern has very much continued.

This is very much what we are seeing in Sussex.

Henri Brocklebank

Watch our Director of Conservation, Henri Brocklebank, on BBC South East news at 6:30pm tonight, talking about why nature is not the barrier to growth.

Sarah Hale with a bunch of cheerful LibDems and LibDem posters.

Today’s the day. If you haven’t voted by post, get down to the polling station and vote LibDem, vote Sarah Hale for a better future for Newhaven.

Yes agree. We’re very well thanks! Hope you are too.

I am horrified by the attack on the mosque in Peacehaven last night.

My thoughts are with those affected and the whole Muslim community, both here in Sussex and nationally.

The vast majority of people reject political and religious violence, and want to build a peaceful future together.

Hi Clare, I’ve been offline today with family, but have posted something now.

I agree, it’s a scary time, and it’s everyone’s responsibility (esp politicians) to stand up for unity and tolerance.

Liberal Democrats in Sussex to oppose any plans to lift fracking ban Liberal Democrats in Sussex say they will oppose any plans to lift the ban on fracking, which would threaten sites across the Sussex Weald.

I want a prosperous, sustainable future for Sussex.

As Mayor I will oppose any attempts by Reform to lift the ban on fracking, which would threaten our environment and worsen the climate crisis.

www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...

I’m shocked by the horrific attack in Manchester. Thinking of those involved and the whole Jewish community.

Kemi Badenoch vows to repeal Climate Change Act Tory leader says she would replace it with ‘cheap energy’ strategy, ending decades-long consensus on climate

This makes me sad and angry. Refusing to tackle the greatest challenge of our time and invest in clean tech, shows the Conservatives are no longer a responsible party.

As #MayorofSussex I would put protecting our environment at the heart of decision-making.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Ed Davey's strategy of spreading joy could be Liberal Democrats' secret weapon In a system addicted to anger, Ed Davey’s insistence on absurd joy feels alien

“For Davey, Britishness isn’t about who shouts loudest or waves the biggest flag. It’s about decency, care and community – the small moments of looking after one another.”

This is the politics I want in Sussex - tolerant, kind and delivering for our communities.

metro.co.uk/2025/09/24/e...

It was great to be out in Newhaven today, meeting people and listening to their concerns.

If you are fed up with the two old parties letting you down.

If you are scared of the rise of racism and extremism.

If you believe in decency, tolerance and the rule of law.

Join us.

Because we believe in the British people.

We love our country.

And together, we can change it for good.

Farron drapes himself in flag as Lib Dems seek to reclaim patriotism The Lib Dems are urged to stop being squeamish about national pride, at their annual conference.

This is how we deliver a better, hopeful future - by being proud of who we are and never giving up our identity.

In Sussex, and the whole UK, we stand for unity over division, tolerance over hate, and hope over despair.

#Sussex
#MayorofSussex

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

This is the kind of leadership we need, making clear incitement of violence is unacceptable, no matter who you are.

New Lib Dem Candidate for Mayor of Sussex: ‘We will win with unity, not division’ Sussex Liberal Democrats have nominated environmental expert Ben Dempsey as their candidate for the upcoming election for Mayor of Sussex. The party says that with the Conservatives and Labour in free...

Sussex Liberal Democrats have announced their Mayoral candidate for next year, and Ben Dempsey has got a real chance to win… www.libdemvoice.org/new-lib-dem-...

I am honoured to have been selected as the Lib Dem candidate for Mayor of Sussex.

I want to win with unity, not division, promoting a prosperous and green future for our county.

Many people have lost all faith in politics, it's time we restored some hope.

www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...

Thank you! I’m looking forward to getting going.

A tweet from the Conservative Party calling for Angela Rayner to be sacked immediately.

Let’s see what the ethics adviser says, but maybe instead of all this jumping up and down, now would be a good time to discuss how we look after disabled children and build a more caring country.

Congratulations Sam!

Lib Dems winning Screenshot of tweet from Britain Elects: "❗ Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservative Maiden Erlegh and Whitegates (Wokingham) council by-election result: LDEM: 31.2% (+3.2) LAB: 24.1% (-0.2) CON: 23.9% (-4.2) REF: 14.8% (+14.8) GRN: 5.5% (-6.2) No Ind (-8.0) as prev. +/- 2024"

Lib Dems winning Screenshot of tweet from Britain Elects: "❗ Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservative St Leonard's Forest (West Sussex) council by-election result: LDEM: 32.5% (+2.2) REF: 29.5% (+29.5) CON: 20.2% (-34.3) GRN: 13.1% (+13.1) LAB: 4.7% (-10.5) +/- 2021"

Lib Dems winning Screenshot of tweet from local journalist Ramy Abou-Setta: "🚨First result is in Mid Sussex by-election 🔸LibDem Hold in Hassocks & Burgess Hill South (West Sussex County Council) ➡️Ref - 762 🌳Con - 310 🌍Grn - 175 🌹Lab - 123 🔸LD - 1694"

Lib Dems winning Screenshot of tweet from local journalist Ramy Abou-Setta: "🚨By-Election news for Mid Sussex 🔸LibDem HOLD in Burgess Hill North (West Sussex County Council) 🔸LDM 1088 ⬆️Ref 707 🌳Con 618 🌍Grn 153 🌹Lab 92"

Big Lib Dem wins in local by-elections yesterday.

💪 Gaining a seat to win control of Wokingham Council.
↗️ Gaining a seat in Horsham.
🔶 Winning two seats in Mid Sussex.

Benedict Dempsey - East Sussex Today - Ashdown Radio Benedict Dempsey, Liberal Democrats, discusses the Chancellor's Spring Statement, the reorganisation of local government (and the creation of Mayor of Sussex), what the high street of the future looks...

Very pleased to speak to Peter at Ashdown Radio today, on issues including:

- the Chancellor’s Spring Statement
- local government reorganisation and the Mayor of Sussex
- the future of the high street
- banking hubs

www.ashdownradio.com/player/on-de...

Great to be out listening to people in Uckfield

This is so important. I hope the government gets on board.

“We Won’t Be Druv” – Fury As Conservative Leader Of East Sussex County Council Asks To Suspend Local Elections Opposition councillors on East Sussex County Council reacted with dismay as the Conservative Leader of the Council refused to alter his letter putting the council forward as an early adopter of devolu...

“We Won’t Be Druv” – Fury As Conservative Leader Of East Sussex County Council Asks To Suspend Local Elections www.leweslibdems.org.uk/news/article...