Steve Coogan has backed Sian Berry to be Brighton Pavilion’s next MP. The actor, comedian and screenwriter made the endorsement as he joined Green councillors, party members and volunteers at the Haus on the Hill pub in Brighton this evening. Mr Coogan, who is best known for creating original characters such as Alan Partridge and for his role as Jimmy Savile in the BBC drama The Reckoning, said Parliament needs a Green MP to “hold Labour accountable”.
He said he believes Labour will win the election with a large majority. Read more: Sir Ed Davey feeds chickens as campaign trail brings him to Sussex again “That often brings with it hubris and so they need to be challenged and held accountable,” he said. “Lots of people who are voting Labour will be doing so while holding their nose because, although Labour has won over a lot of new voters, and that’s a good thing in terms of getting the Tories out, it also means that some people might feel that core Labour values are in danger of being left by the wayside in the quest for popularity.
“I’m here in Brighton because the best candidate is Sian. “We need to elect a Green MP. “Caroline was an incredible presence in Parliament and helped keep people on their toes and focused on what was important.
"Vote Green, vote Green, vote Green." Steve Coogan with Green Party members (Image: The Argus/Andrew Gardner) The actor, who lived in Brighton for 20 years, said the Green Party’s values align with his own, including.
