Uber has had its licence removed in Brighton as three local councillors who voted not to renew it revealed they had never used the app.

The car-hailing service said it was "a disappointing decision", and it intended to appeal "so we can continue serving the city" after having its private hire operator licence turned down.

The council said the taxi app was not “fit and proper” to hold a licence, citing concerns over a data breach and the use of drivers from outside the area.

None of the three councillors on the licensing panel -Councillor Jacqui O'Quinn (Lab), Councillor Lynda Hyde (Con) and Councillor Lizzie Deane (Green) - had ever used the app or been in an Uber.