Falmer YES !

Labour leaders in Brighton and Hove have welcomed the announcement by Secretary of State, Hazel Blears, that the Albion stadium at Falmer is to go ahead.

Gill Mitchell, leader of the city Labour Group said: "This is fantastic news for the city and not just for the club and fans but the surrounding area that will benefit from transport infrastructure, investment and jobs.

"Labour has always kept the faith with the stadium dream whereas the Greens have opposed and the Tories are split. The Albion are coming home."

Simon Burgess, Labour's prospective parliamentary candidate for the Kemptown constituency, said: "It's fantastic. I'm not surprised but hugely relieved and pleased.

It's going to make a huge difference to sport across the city and benefit the whole of Sussex. It's missed having great sports facilities and this will be one that makes a difference to kids in the area.

"I really hope Lewes District Council will now leave this alone. Enough is enough. It's been dragged out so much.

"It's time to let go and let the club get on with it."