[Sussex] Guardian prize crossword

[The Mole]

Anyone else attempting this today. lots of Sussex clues

 

[Gwylan]

About a third of the way through, so far

 

[McTavish]

The setter is "Paul" whose real name is John Halpern. He was born in Cuckfield and now lives in Brighton (according to Wikipedia.)

 

[Gwylan]

Is the answer to the "Event charging partner with freethinking power" Brighton Pride? It fits, but I can't see why that's the answer

 

[Is it PotG?]

Is the answer to the "Event charging partner with freethinking power" Brighton Pride? It fits, but I can't see why that's the answer

Now I'm no expert on The Guardian but I'd say Bride with Right On and Power in the middle.

 

[Gwylan]

Now I'm no expert on The Guardian but I'd say Bride with Right On and Power in the middle.

Yes! I did think of "right on" but couldn't work out the rest.
Cheers

 

[SeagullsoverLondon]

I really enjoyed 17 across when I realised the misdirection.
Topical as well!

 

[The Mole]

Trust everyone got 27 down, 6 down