In an astonishing moment, during yesterday's session at the Falmer Stadium Public Inquiry, MP for Lewes Norman Baker admitted he would rather see Brighton & Hove Albion cease to exist than a stadium at Falmer be built.

During cross examination, from the club's barrister Jonathan Clay, Baker said that he would rather preserve the AONB at Falmer, even if it meant that the club ceased to exist.

Baker also admitted he hasn't even properly studied the club's planning application. 

Watching Albion fans were clearly astounded by the statement, and FFA Chairman Paul Samrah said, "He [Norman Baker] confirmed he would rather see the Albion die than play at Falmer. I'm sure the electorate will be stunned by that... I think we [Albion supporters] are going to remember that."

Albion Chief Executive Martin Perry said, "Norman Baker clearly has no idea
what Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club means to the people of Sussex and
beyond. The club's thousands of supporters - many of whom hail from his
electorate - will be rightly angered by such insensitive comment."