Old Brightonian Political Candidates, 2008
Nigel Bakhai (A. 1984-89) and the Liberal Democrats slashed the Labour majority in Ealing Southall to just 5,070 votes in the by-election on July 19th 2007.
Ealing LibDems >>



David Gold (S. 1986-91) selected for Eltham
At the open primary meeting at the Bob Hope Theatre in Eltham on 31st July 2006, David was selected as candidate for the Eltham constituency at the next General Election. He beat off stiff competition at a meeting chaired by Michael Portillo.
Greenwich Conservatives >>
David Gold, Conservative >>
Old Brightonians will be pleased to hear that Jason Sugarman (R. 1982-87) has been selected by the Conservatives to contest one of their key target seats, Lewes. The barrister and former College Prefect stood in the 2001 election and was selected by more than 150 local members despite not being on David Cameron's A list of candidates. His parents live in the constituency and he is a former District Councillor. We wish him well.

Jason writes: "It is an enormous privilege to have been selected to fight the parliamentary seat of Lewes for the Conservatives. As an old Brightonian I have had a long and happy association with Sussex. The College gave me invaluable lessons in leadership, responsibility and team skills, skills that are still relevant today and which I hope will help me win back the seat for the Tories."

Any OB's wishing to help Jason during the (imminent?) election campaign should contact him at jason@jasonsugarman.co.uk. He would especially appreciate any foot soldiers in the Lewes area who can help in delivering literature...
Lewes Conservatives >>
Jason Sugarman, Conservative >>
NB: The Association of Old Brightonians is keen to hear from any Old Brightonians contesting seats at the next election. If you've come across OBs (of any political persuasion) roaming the forests foraging for favour please contact us to let us know...