It was in 1926 that the Hastings Corporation advertised for an engineer to ‘rebuild Hastings’ and the man they appointed was Sidney Little who would go on to leave a lasting mark on the town. The regeneration of Hastings was the subject of a 'short history' last month written by Council leader and Labour's prospective parliamentary... Continue Reading →
Ready for the challenge – Perry will be Lib Dem candidate when election comes
Hastings and Rye Liberal Democrats put themselves on a war footing at the weekend when they confirmed that Nick Perry will be their candidate when a General Election is called and they are ready for that contest whether it comes sooner or later. Mr Perry, who lives on the West Hill, has fought the Hastings... Continue Reading →
Brexit – generational damage or a challenge to be countered by government action?
In March Hastings MP Amber Rudd said a no-deal Brexit would do 'generational damage' to the UK economy, now she believes the risk of a no-deal Brexit is no more than a challenge that can be countered by government action. Defending her position on ITV News today she denied that she had 'sold her soul' by abandoning... Continue Reading →
Chowney looking forward to visiting local farms
Following a successful visit to the National Farmers Union South of England Show Hastings prospective parliamentary candidate for the the Labour Party has been invited to visit several farms around Hastings & Rye. Peter Chowney says: "I will be able to see their problems and issues, and talk to farmers and farm workers directly." Mr... Continue Reading →
Poll shocker for Rudd – but it’s not looking good for Chowney either!
Analysis of recent opinion polls says that in a general election Amber Rudd would be one of a number of high profile Conservative MPs who would lose their seats in the House of Commons. But before Hastings and Rye Labour Party start to celebrate the news it's not looking good for their man Peter Chowney... Continue Reading →
Amber rules out bid for top job saying it’s not ‘my time’
Amber Rudd appears to have ruled herself out of a bid for leadership of the Conservative Party. The national press is reporting that Ms Rudd has said: “I don’t think it’s my time at the moment.” Last month she told Radio 5 Live that she was ‘not particularly working on’ a leadership strategy adding: “I think what... Continue Reading →