24 January 2021, 20:51<\/p>\n
A former Brexit Party MEP and father-of-four has died in a diving accident near his home in the Bahamas.<\/p>\n
Robert Rowland, 54, represented the South East of England at the European Parliament from July 2019 until December 2020.<\/p>\n
The Royal Bahamas Police Force said it was \"conducting inquires\" after \"received reports of a drowning incident\" on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Nigel Farage announced the death of the father-of-four, who was born in Bowdon, Greater Manchester, on the website of the Reform Party, the new name for the Brexit Party.<\/p>\n
He said: \"It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of Robert Rowland, after a diving accident near his home in the Bahamas.<\/p>\n
\"Following a successful career in the City, Robert was an enthusiastic Brexit Party MEP and larger than life character. He leaves a wife, Lisa Marie, and four children.<\/p>\n
\"On behalf of myself, and all those who were involved with the Brexit Party, I extend our sincerest condolences to his family.\"<\/p>\n
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