All three MPs for Brighton and Hove spoke out after the bodies of three women were pulled from the sea off Brighton yesterday (Wednesday 13 May).
Hove and Portslade MP Peter Kyle said yesterday: “News today in Brighton, where the bodies of three women were recovered from the sea off Brighton, was a sobering and heartbreaking reminder that our families, neighbours and communities are what is important.
“I am desperately upset for the families and friends of these women.
“At these tragic times I also think about the coastguard and the police. So I’ve also written a letter of thanks to them – their courage and bravery is to be so admired.
“In 2021, a wonderful man, Gareth Jones, drown off the Hove coast and his son (Rob) continues to this day to campaign around water safety with the National Water Safety Forum.
“I hope one day he can achieve 100 per cent success.
“Brighton and Hove City Council Leader, Bella Sankey, also issued a statement and we will all be working with emergency services, tourism services and the seafront office to further promote messages about the risks around water.
“Our seafront is one of the many jewels in the crown of our city but the sea always holds risk. However, for tonight I shall only be thinking about the families and friends affected by this tragedy.”
Brighton Pavilion MP Sian Berry said yesterday: “Unbearably sad news this morning. My thoughts are with the families and friends of these three women.
“Huge appreciation for all the work the emergency services are doing in a heartbreaking situation.”
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven MP Chris Ward said yesterday: “This is deeply tragic news and understandably very concerning for our community and everyone affected.
“I would like to thank our emergency services for their swift response and the difficult work they continue to carry out at the scene.”
