Leslie Clarke
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Leslie Clarke
@lesliepumm.uk
💼 CEO of Pride Community Foundation / Founder of Sea Brand
Former Cabinet Member and Labour Party Councillor @ Brighton & Hove City Council 🇬🇧

👨🏽 Me in 5 emojis: 🍂☕️📚🏳️‍🌈🇺🇸

My website and podcast links: https://linktr.ee/lesliepumm
Our 'United in Pride' exhibition at Jubilee Library continues to draw a great deal of interest. This morning, BBC South East asked me a few questions about it.

The exhibition will be on display for a few weeks after Brighton Pride. Just pop down and take a look!
August 1, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Yesterday was one of those sunny Brighton days I've missed a lot over the past few months. Super grateful to live in this beautiful city. Just one more coffee and I'll be ready for the week ahead! ☕️
April 28, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Future generations will study how damaging Trump's second term was to serious political communication and trust in institutions. Returning to a world where childish tweets and destructive announcements don't replace good governance will take time.
April 21, 2025 at 8:23 AM
2025 keeps throwing these bizarre things at us. Liz Truss is apparently in talks with Reform UK...
April 20, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Gen Z are gearing up to become an electoral force in democracies worldwide.

I sat down with @angusjba.bsky.social to discuss the US Democratic Party's strategy for capturing the Gen Z vote, and the right's efforts to win over young voters.

Episode links are in thread 🧵⬇️
April 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Can't wait to launch the first proper episode of Political by Design tomorrow with @angusjba.bsky.social as my guest!

You can watch the introductory episode today to get ready for tomorrow. Link's is in the thread 🧵 ⬇️
April 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
New podcast alert! Political by Design—where UK & US politics meet branding.

Each episode is a 1:1 conversation, digging into the design behind the divide with insiders who've shaped it.

Launching later this month. Got a campaign or brand you’re curious about? Hit me up.
April 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The Brighton Festival attracts visitors from all over the country and beyond. It's one of the things that makes Brighton Brighton.

Today, Brighton Dome gave us a sneak peek at this year's line-up - and it's absolutely brilliant.
February 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Happy Lunar New Year 🐍

CK Bistro 棋哥茶餐廳 and 香港人移居英國 (Hongkonger in Brighton) invited us to an evening full of community spirit and great food.

The Lion Dance was a real highlight – I literally couldn't stop smiling! ☺️
February 1, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I spoke to @itvnews.bsky.social last week about the war in Ukraine, the Homes for Ukraine scheme and the power of compassion in these difficult times.
January 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Growing up in Berlin, a city close to the places where the most unspeakable things happened, I was reminded every year as a young boy of what happens when society as a whole fails to fight anti-Semitism, racism and homophobia.

Never again. #WeRemember

www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/news/2025/bu...
January 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Reminder: Tomorrow is our monthly drop-in session. Join @cooljool80.bsky.social and me at the Stoneham Park Cafe between 11am and 1pm to discuss local issues! Looking forward to seeing you.
December 13, 2024 at 12:50 PM
- @trevmu10.bsky.social and I welcomed Local Transport Minister @simonlightwood.org.uk to our city today.

The partnership between Brighton & Hove Buses and City Council is a great example of partnership working and we're proud to talk about the achievements in making bus travel more accessible. 🚍
December 3, 2024 at 11:29 PM
We won't forget you.
December 1, 2024 at 10:36 PM
Community events are taking place in Brighton & Hove today. Let's come together to remember those who have lost their lives.

To show our support for communities affected by AIDS and HIV, our landmarks will be lit up in red. We'll also be flying the Red Ribbon flag from Brighton & Hove town halls.
December 1, 2024 at 10:16 AM