Statement on the death of Carl Sargeant AM

Janet Finch-Saunders AM has issued a statement in response to the deeply sad news that Welsh Labour AM, Carl Sargeant, has died.

Janet said:

“I am devastated to hear of the sad death of my Assembly colleague, Carl Sargeant AM.

“We are all in in a state of shock here in Cardiff Bay. My thoughts and prayers go to his wife, family and close friends at this dreadful time.”

Andrew RT Davies, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, issued a statement on behalf of the Welsh Conservative Group.

He said: “This is unspeakably sad news. Our Parliament has lost a stalwart, and many of us have lost a friend.

“Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with his family, friends, and our colleagues in the Welsh Labour Party.”