Sussex has been a political battlefield this general election with parties drawing up battle lines and calling in the troops to win over swathes of blue voters.

Both Labour and the Liberal Democrats had their eyes on several seats in the county including East Worthing and Shoreham, West Worthing, Eastbourne and Lewes.

Many visits were paid during the election campaign trail in the race for Number 10 from ice cream fuelled walks, pub trips and bizarre stunts.

Sir Ed Davey was the first to visit when he came to Eastbourne on May 24.

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey (left) with Lib Dem candidate for the Eastbourne constituency, Josh Babarinde, eat ice cream on the promenade in EastbourneLiberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey (left) with Lib Dem candidate for the Eastbourne constituency, Josh Babarinde, eat ice cream on the promenade in Eastbourne (Image: PA)

The Liberal Democrat leader was joined by supporters at Eastbourne Pier before he made, and ate, ice cream strolling down the promenade with Josh Babarinde, the Lib Dem candidate for the constituency.

Ed Davey on his bungee jump

He also paid a visit to Mac's Farm in Ditchling to support Lewes candidate James MacCleary where he fed chickens before visiting Eastbourne again this week for a bungee jump at Eastbourne Borough Football Club.

Sir Ed Davey during a visit to the Macs Farm in DitchlingSir Ed Davey during a visit to the Macs Farm in Ditchling (Image: PA)

He urged voters to take a similar “leap of faith” as he took the plunge.

Keir Starmer chose Lancing Parish Hall for his first major campaign speech on May 27.

Sir Keir Starmer at Lancing Parish HallSir Keir Starmer at Lancing Parish Hall (Image: PA)

The Labour leader said he detected “a yearning for change" in the county.

He announced to a packed hall six key pledges: economic stability, cutting NHS waiting times, a new Border Security Command, a taxpayer-owned Great British Energy, a crackdown on antisocial behaviour and 6,500 new teachers.

Sir Keir Starmer and Labour's parliamentary candidate for East Worthing and Shoreham Tom RutlandSir Keir Starmer and Labour's parliamentary candidate for East Worthing and Shoreham Tom Rutland (Image: PA)

During the bank holiday weekend, he also went to Brighton to see parliamentary candidate for Brighton Pavilion Tom Gray.

Tom Gray, Labour's parliamentary candidate for Brighton Pavilion and Sir Keir Starmer in BrightonTom Gray, Labour's parliamentary candidate for Brighton Pavilion and Sir Keir Starmer in Brighton (Image: Brighton and Hove Labour)

On June 10, the Prime Minister came to Horsham to talk about policing.

Rishi Sunak visited the Dog and Bacon to meet the town’s Neighbourhood Watch group following his promise to recruit 8,000 more neighbourhood police officers.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attends a neighbourhood watch meeting at the Dog and Bacon pub in HorshamPrime Minister Rishi Sunak attends a neighbourhood watch meeting at the Dog and Bacon pub in Horsham (Image: PA)

He took a swing at Labour during the visit and said his rival Keir Starmer was “taking voters for granted”.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attends a neighbourhood watch meeting at the Dog and Bacon pub in HorshamPrime Minister Rishi Sunak attends a neighbourhood watch meeting at the Dog and Bacon pub in Horsham (Image: PA)

On June 12, the Greens chose the Sussex County Cricket Ground in Hove to launch their manifesto.

Green Party co-leaders Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay were greeted by candidates, supporters and press as they promised hope, change and firm action on the climate.

Parliamentary candidate Sian Berry and former MP Caroline LucasParliamentary candidate Sian Berry and former MP Caroline Lucas (Image: The Argus)

On June 22, Steve Coogan came to Brighton to endorse Brighton Pavilion Green candidate Sian Berry.

Steve Coogan and Sian Berry at Haus on the HillSteve Coogan and Sian Berry at Haus on the Hill (Image: The Argus/Andrew Gardner)

The actor, comedian and screenwriter made the endorsement as he joined Green councillors, party members and volunteers at the Haus on the Hill pub.

Sian Berry with Steve Coogan at the Haus on the HillSian Berry with Steve Coogan at the Haus on the Hill (Image: The Argus/Andrew Gardner)

He said Parliament needs a Green MP to “hold Labour accountable”.

On what was a packed political weekend, Labour's battle bus made a stop at Worthing Leisure Centre.

Hilary Benn, shadow secretary of state for Northern Ireland, hopped off the giant red bus with former Love Island star and Worthing resident Amy Hart.

Beccy Cooper in Labour's battle busBeccy Cooper in Labour's battle bus (Image: Beccy Cooper)

The visit was to show support for Labour candidates Tom Rutland and Beccy Cooper, standing in East Worthing and Shoreham and Worthing West respectively.

Dave Rowntree, Feargal Sharkey and Tom Gray in Brighton Dave Rowntree, Feargal Sharkey and Tom Gray in Brighton (Image: Tom Gray | Labour Party)

Feargal Sharkey and Dave Rowntree backed fellow musician Tom Gray for Brighton Pavilion.

The Undertones frontman said that both Mr Gray and Mr Rowntree, running for Labour in Mid Sussex, know how to deliver – and backed the pair to head into Parliament on July 5.

The singer turned environmental campaigner also headed over to Worthing to support Labour candidates for Worthing West Beccy Cooper and East Worthing and Shoreham Tom Rutland.