The launch of this party comes the day before the Cabinet Committee of Lewes District Council meets (in a closed, private session) to decide what to do about the Government Lawyer's response to the conditions that LDC have laid down for pulling their Appeal from the High Court.
The Seagulls party is registered with The Electoral Commission and intends to field candidates at future elections. Other objectives include political campaigning in support of the proposed Community Stadium at Falmer.
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Leader of The Seagulls Party, Paul Samrah said,
“With the new round of Council elections less than a year away, we believe the time is right for the launch of this new political party. Recent developments - including selective photo editing in Council publications - have brought Lewes District Council's integrity into question. In particular, the continued obduracy of the Council and their complete disregard for the view of thousands of local residents has led us to take this action.
“We have strong support right across the Lewes District, from Newick to Newhaven and from Seaford to Saltdean – evidenced last December by over 5,000 Lewes District residents signing a petition in less than a week.
“Make no mistake, we are very serious in our aims. Anyone looking for a precedent need look no further than The Valley Party which 15 years ago attracted over 14,000 votes in favour of a local stadium, when it fought local elections in south east London.”
Seagulls Party Website
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