Luke Johnson, chairman of Brighton Pier Group, said he was actively looking to offload the site - Westend61 Brighton Pier has been put up for sale after its owner blamed Rachel Reeves’s minimum wage increase for piling pressure on the business. The tourist attraction, which dates back to 1899, is one of several hospitality businesses likely to be sold by Brighton Pier Group, the former stock market listed leisure group chaired by serial entrepreneur Luke Johnson. Mr Johnson, the former chairman of Gail’ ...