Author Archives: Hannah Hunt

Tory Katy Bourne, Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner, implements 3% cut in Police Officer numbers

Katy Bourne has presided over a 3% cut in police officer numbers across Sussex since she was first elected in 2012, data obtained from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has shown. Despite claims made in an interview with BBC Radio Sussex last week, the ONS data details how there were 230 less police officersContinue reading “Tory Katy Bourne, Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner, implements 3% cut in Police Officer numbers”

Kahina Bouhassane defends fire services against threat to transfer control away from local councillors

Kahina Bouhassane, Green Party candidate for Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner, has added her voice to those raising concerns over ongoing Home Office pressure to place fire services under the control of Policing and Crime Commissioners. The Home Office is increasing pressure up and down the country for local fire and rescue services to comeContinue reading “Kahina Bouhassane defends fire services against threat to transfer control away from local councillors”

Kahina Bouhassane, Green candidate for Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner, speaks out on current Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner, Katy Bourne’s, false promises regarding Covid-19 Vaccination Rollout

On 29th January 2021, Katy Bourne – the current Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex – reassured the Sussex Police and Crime Panel that police officers would receive prioritisation during phase two of vaccine rollout.

Brighton and Hove Green Party Chair calls for misogyny to be made a hate crime

For some, Valentine’s Day symbolises love, romance, and affection. For domestic abuse victims, it represents additional pressure, helplessness, and trauma. Brighton and Hove Green Party Chair, Kahina Bouhassane echoes Green Councillors call to make misogyny a hate crime.