David Lepper
Master of Laws

David Lepper was Member of Parliament for Brighton Pavilion constituency from 1997–2010 winning and holding the seat at three general elections. He was awarded an honorary masters degree in recognition of his work in politics and education in the Brighton & Hove area.

David Lepper graduated from the University of Kent with a degree in English and American Literature. He subsequently obtained postgraduate qualifications from the University of Sussex, where he trained as a teacher, and a further postgraduate award (Diploma in Film) from the London South Bank.

From 1969 David worked as a secondary school teacher, teaching English and media studies at Westlain Grammar School and Falmer High School. He worked for many years in local politics serving as a local councillor before entering parliament and was the Labour leader of Brighton Council during the mid-1990s.

From 2005–2010 he was a member of the Committee for Environment, and Rural Affairs and the Environment Audit Committee reflecting his passion for the availability of good quality food for all citizens and the cooperative movement of food supply and consumption. David was also a strong campaigner for improving public transport realising its vital importance to the wellbeing of the citizens of the city and the strategic importance of the rail link to London. In particular he campaigned for improved services for those with a disability achieving access improvements on both local stations and buses.