Labour picks Margi O’Callaghan as frontrunner for Sussex’s first mayoral race, focusing on equity, housing, and regional growth.

Labour is selecting a candidate for Sussex’s first mayoral election, a key step in devolution aimed at tackling regional inequalities. The frontrunner, Margi O’Callaghan, a councillor and former mayor with deep local roots, emphasizes inclusive leadership, listening to communities, and delivering tangible change. She highlights challenges like housing shortages, poor transport, and rural isolation, advocating for investment in green energy, youth services, and infrastructure. With support from Labour figures like Dan Yates, the campaign stresses unity across parties and a focus on equity, regeneration, and regional cooperation to transform Sussex.