Brighton Kemptown MP raises money in Parliament for local HIV charity

Simon Kirby has been raising money from MPs in Westminster for a local HIV charity in his Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven constituency ahead of World Aids Day (WAD) on December 1.

Mr Kirby has been collecting money for WAD ‘Red Ribbons’ with donations from Members of Parliament going to the Sussex Beacon, a charity which offers specialist care and support for men, women and families affected by HIV.

Simon said: “World Aids Day is an opportunity to remember those who have lost their lives to the virus and raise awareness of the ongoing struggle against Aids.

“It is a particularly important occasion in my constituency, as Brighton has one of the highest HIV rates in the country with 7 in 1000 people living with the virus. Charities like the Sussex Beacon do a remarkable job in supporting those affected, and I was very happy to help raise money for them from my colleagues in Parliament.

“There are a number of events taking place in Parliament and in Brighton this week to mark World Aids Day. On the day itself I will be attending the vigil at New Steine Gardens, and I would encourage my constituents to attend from 17.00 to pay their respects to those who have lost their lives to the Aids virus.”