🔶 Ben (Lib)Dempsey 🔶
@benedictdempsey.bsky.social
Lib Dem candidate for Mayor of Sussex; nature conservationist; Brighton fan
Promoted by T. Murray on behalf of Benedict Dempsey (Liberal Democrats) at Liberal Democrats, Heidenhain Building, Suite B, 200 London Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9RD
Promoted by T. Murray on behalf of Benedict Dempsey (Liberal Democrats) at Liberal Democrats, Heidenhain Building, Suite B, 200 London Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9RD
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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...
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...
Great to be in Brighton today and listen to ideas for supporting businesses here. I want to draw Sussex together and make it a place to do business.
Got a business based in Sussex? I'd love to hear how we could support you and grow our economy. Email me at: ben.dempsey@sussexlibdems.org.uk
Got a business based in Sussex? I'd love to hear how we could support you and grow our economy. Email me at: ben.dempsey@sussexlibdems.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Great to be in Brighton today and listen to ideas for supporting businesses here. I want to draw Sussex together and make it a place to do business.
Got a business based in Sussex? I'd love to hear how we could support you and grow our economy. Email me at: ben.dempsey@sussexlibdems.org.uk
Got a business based in Sussex? I'd love to hear how we could support you and grow our economy. Email me at: ben.dempsey@sussexlibdems.org.uk
We have to stand up for our British institutions like the BBC.
There is a reason people like President Trump and Nigel Farage want to bring the BBC down.
That would make it easier for them to spread their misinformation unchallenged.
There is a reason people like President Trump and Nigel Farage want to bring the BBC down.
That would make it easier for them to spread their misinformation unchallenged.
🎯 Davey is spot on. "We can have criticism of the BBC, but within that, we need to recognise how valuable an institution it is [and how] precious to our country. And that's one of the reasons why people like President Trump and Nigel Farage, want to undermine the BBC." 👏🏽~AA
November 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
We have to stand up for our British institutions like the BBC.
There is a reason people like President Trump and Nigel Farage want to bring the BBC down.
That would make it easier for them to spread their misinformation unchallenged.
There is a reason people like President Trump and Nigel Farage want to bring the BBC down.
That would make it easier for them to spread their misinformation unchallenged.
Shocking to see this plastic pollution at Camber Sands caused by Southern Water.
We need stronger enforcement to hold water companies to account for their ongoing pollution of our rivers and seas.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We need stronger enforcement to hold water companies to account for their ongoing pollution of our rivers and seas.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Southern Water sorry after pellets pollute Camber Sands beach
Millions of pellets, thought to have come from the Eastbourne treatment works, have been washed up at Camber Sands.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Shocking to see this plastic pollution at Camber Sands caused by Southern Water.
We need stronger enforcement to hold water companies to account for their ongoing pollution of our rivers and seas.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We need stronger enforcement to hold water companies to account for their ongoing pollution of our rivers and seas.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sussex is brilliant, and people here deserve a positive plan for what's next. We need a Mayor who gets our communities and will fight hard to make this amazing county even better. Great to listen and chat with residents in Maidenbower (Crawley), Broadbridge Heath, and Horsham this weekend.
November 9, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Sussex is brilliant, and people here deserve a positive plan for what's next. We need a Mayor who gets our communities and will fight hard to make this amazing county even better. Great to listen and chat with residents in Maidenbower (Crawley), Broadbridge Heath, and Horsham this weekend.
Today I’m remembering those who sacrificed themselves for us, those who continue to serve, and all those around the world who continue to be affected by war and conflict.
We must always work for peace.
We must always work for peace.
November 9, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Today I’m remembering those who sacrificed themselves for us, those who continue to serve, and all those around the world who continue to be affected by war and conflict.
We must always work for peace.
We must always work for peace.
After two more Lib Dem gains yesterday, it’s an increasingly clear picture…
Lib Dems are holding the line against Reform while Conservatives and Labour collapse.
Lib Dems are holding the line against Reform while Conservatives and Labour collapse.
Aggregate Result of the 155 Council By-Elections (for 158 Seats) since the 2025 Local Elections:
RFM: 54 (+46)
LDM: 47 (+19)
CON: 16 (-19)
LAB: 13 (-38)
GRN: 11 (+1)
Ind: 9 (-3)
Local: 4 (-6)
SNP: 3 (=)
PLC: 1 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
RFM: 54 (+46)
LDM: 47 (+19)
CON: 16 (-19)
LAB: 13 (-38)
GRN: 11 (+1)
Ind: 9 (-3)
Local: 4 (-6)
SNP: 3 (=)
PLC: 1 (=)
Explore: electionmaps.uk/byelections-...
November 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM
After two more Lib Dem gains yesterday, it’s an increasingly clear picture…
Lib Dems are holding the line against Reform while Conservatives and Labour collapse.
Lib Dems are holding the line against Reform while Conservatives and Labour collapse.
Unity not division!
November 7, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Unity not division!
Great to join Jess Brown-Fuller MP in Chichester. She's delivering for West Sussex on fighting to stop sewage dumps, the local hospital, and the cost of living. With five Lib Dem MPs working hard in their communities, we have the positive momentum to stop Reform UK's divisive politics across Sussex
November 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Great to join Jess Brown-Fuller MP in Chichester. She's delivering for West Sussex on fighting to stop sewage dumps, the local hospital, and the cost of living. With five Lib Dem MPs working hard in their communities, we have the positive momentum to stop Reform UK's divisive politics across Sussex
We must let Sussex have its say!
Council elections have to go ahead in May.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/opinion...
Council elections have to go ahead in May.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/opinion...
Political opinion: Further delay to elections would be ‘an insult to democracy’, says Lib Dem Ben Dempsey
Lib Dem candidate for Mayor of Sussex Ben Dempsey has written to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Steve Reed, to demand that elections in Sussex go ahead in 2026 -...
www.sussexexpress.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 10:24 AM
We must let Sussex have its say!
Council elections have to go ahead in May.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/opinion...
Council elections have to go ahead in May.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/opinion...
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Still other way of looking at it is that Labour in Wales is being monstered by a similar pincer movement to what is crushing the Tories in the south east. In this case Plaid-Reform in latter Reform-Lib Dem.
October 24, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Still other way of looking at it is that Labour in Wales is being monstered by a similar pincer movement to what is crushing the Tories in the south east. In this case Plaid-Reform in latter Reform-Lib Dem.
Liberal Democrats stand for unity, not division.
People who have come to the United Kingdom legally, played by the rules and made it their home do not need to “go home”. This is their home.
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk has written to Kemi Badenoch to give her the chance to reject these divisive calls from her frontbencher Katie Lam.
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk has written to Kemi Badenoch to give her the chance to reject these divisive calls from her frontbencher Katie Lam.
October 22, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Liberal Democrats stand for unity, not division.
Consultations are open for the Sussex Local Nature Recovery Strategies.
As Mayor I’d put these strategies at the heart of decision-making, esp on planning.
Have your say here.
West Sussex: yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/lnrs-west
East Sussex + Brighton & Hove: www.eastsussex.gov.uk/environment/...
As Mayor I’d put these strategies at the heart of decision-making, esp on planning.
Have your say here.
West Sussex: yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/lnrs-west
East Sussex + Brighton & Hove: www.eastsussex.gov.uk/environment/...
West Sussex LNRS - Help shape your Local Nature Recovery Strategy
A new strategy to help nature in West Sussex The first Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) for West Sussex has now been drafted. Informed by the views and expertise of more than 1,000 local people a...
yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk
October 22, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Consultations are open for the Sussex Local Nature Recovery Strategies.
As Mayor I’d put these strategies at the heart of decision-making, esp on planning.
Have your say here.
West Sussex: yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/lnrs-west
East Sussex + Brighton & Hove: www.eastsussex.gov.uk/environment/...
As Mayor I’d put these strategies at the heart of decision-making, esp on planning.
Have your say here.
West Sussex: yourvoice.westsussex.gov.uk/lnrs-west
East Sussex + Brighton & Hove: www.eastsussex.gov.uk/environment/...
I’ve lived in Sussex almost my whole life. The Sussex I know doesn’t want division, it wants someone who can bring us together.
Join our campaign!
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October 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I’ve lived in Sussex almost my whole life. The Sussex I know doesn’t want division, it wants someone who can bring us together.
Join our campaign!
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"People who have come to the United Kingdom legally, played by the rules and made it their home do not need to ‘go home’. This is their home.” - @eddavey.libdems.org.uk on Conservative proposals to strip people of indefinite leave to remain & deport them
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Tory MP criticised after demanding legally settled families be deported
Katie Lam said move would make UK ‘culturally coherent’ and that a large number of people ‘need to go home’
www.theguardian.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:17 PM
"People who have come to the United Kingdom legally, played by the rules and made it their home do not need to ‘go home’. This is their home.” - @eddavey.libdems.org.uk on Conservative proposals to strip people of indefinite leave to remain & deport them
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Lovely day in #Chichester today with @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social and team.
Heard from residents about transport, anti-social behaviour and the environment, and discussed how the #MayorofSussex can help improve the county.
Heard from residents about transport, anti-social behaviour and the environment, and discussed how the #MayorofSussex can help improve the county.
October 18, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Lovely day in #Chichester today with @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social and team.
Heard from residents about transport, anti-social behaviour and the environment, and discussed how the #MayorofSussex can help improve the county.
Heard from residents about transport, anti-social behaviour and the environment, and discussed how the #MayorofSussex can help improve the county.
This is an interesting thread and is what we’re seeing in Sussex too, where increasingly it’s Lib Dem vs Reform.
#Sussex
#MayorofSussex
#Sussex
#MayorofSussex
The most interesting vote of the night imho and one that foretells a potential apocalypse in the suburbs of the south-east for the Conservatives. More liberal Tories go LD, more reactionary ones go to Reform.
Camberley West (Surrey) Council By-Election Result:
🔶 LDM: 49.5% (+16.6)
➡️ RFM: 25.9% (New)
🌳 CON: 20.4% (-28.8)
🌹 LAB: 4.3% (-11.4)
No WPB (-2.3) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservative.
Changes w/ 2021.
🔶 LDM: 49.5% (+16.6)
➡️ RFM: 25.9% (New)
🌳 CON: 20.4% (-28.8)
🌹 LAB: 4.3% (-11.4)
No WPB (-2.3) as previous.
Liberal Democrat GAIN from Conservative.
Changes w/ 2021.
October 17, 2025 at 8:50 AM
This is an interesting thread and is what we’re seeing in Sussex too, where increasingly it’s Lib Dem vs Reform.
#Sussex
#MayorofSussex
#Sussex
#MayorofSussex
This is so important. We can deliver sustainable homes that people need, but the government has to stop seeing nature as the enemy.
In Sussex I will work with nature, not against it.
In Sussex I will work with nature, not against it.
"We can’t say it strongly enough: for planning reform to succeed for both people and nature, this newt-bashing, snail-baiting, spider-hating scapegoating must stop."
@richardbenwell.bsky.social, chief exec @wclnews.bsky.social, outlines what's needed to create balance between nature and planning:
@richardbenwell.bsky.social, chief exec @wclnews.bsky.social, outlines what's needed to create balance between nature and planning:
Cross-government planning proposals threaten nature and must be fixed
This post is by Richard Benwell, chief executive of Wildlife and Countryside Link The planning system must be improved for nature. When development damages protected wildlife, developers shouldn’t …
buff.ly
October 16, 2025 at 10:03 AM
This is so important. We can deliver sustainable homes that people need, but the government has to stop seeing nature as the enemy.
In Sussex I will work with nature, not against it.
In Sussex I will work with nature, not against it.
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.
I listened to residents’ views on transport, the town centre and other issues.
October 14, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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.
I listened to residents’ views on transport, the town centre and other issues.
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...
Some more coverage here:
www.theargus.co.uk/news/2553864...
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
www.theargus.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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...
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
@timfarron.bsky.social
As Mayor of Sussex, I will put the environment at the heart of decision-making, benefiting all our health and well-being.
#MayorofSussex
@timfarron.bsky.social
Thousands of miles of disused railways, canal towpaths, and green spaces lie blocked off or forgotten across the UK.
@TimFarron.bsky.social explains the Lib Dem plan to reopen them, creating a national network of green routes for all.
@TimFarron.bsky.social explains the Lib Dem plan to reopen them, creating a national network of green routes for all.
October 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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
@timfarron.bsky.social
As Mayor of Sussex, I will put the environment at the heart of decision-making, benefiting all our health and well-being.
#MayorofSussex
@timfarron.bsky.social
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...
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...
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.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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...
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/politic...
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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.
October 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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.
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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.
October 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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.
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.
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.
October 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk
October 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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...
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...