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Brighton Kemptown

Des Turner
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Stopping Southern Water expanding at Portobello

Southern Water are seeking permission to build a huge sewage plant in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Telscombe Cliffs. Des has been a strong opponent and spoke at the Public Inquiry against their outrageous proposals.


Banning hunting with hounds

Des, well known for campaigning on animal welfare issues, is a strong opponent of blood sports. Des is firmly committed to voting for an outright ban when government legislation comes before parliament in the autumn.


National park status for the South Downs

Along with Brighton & Hove Council, Des Turner MP and Brighton Pavilion MP David Lepper fought for better protection for the South Downs - against vested interests seeking to retain planning powers. The government announced last September that it wanted park status and Des is keeping up the pressure.