David Amess

Sir David Amess funeral: Pope pays tribute to ‘devoted’ MP

Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer were among guests at a requiem mass for Sir David Amess. The service at Westminster Cathedral featured a message written by Pope Francis. Report by Burnsla. Like us on..

Sir David Amess: family sprinkle coffin with holy water

Sir David Amess's coffin was carried out of Westminster Cathedral, led by clergymen of the Roman Catholic church. The priest and members of Mr Amess's family sprinkled the coffin with holy water..

Politicians arrive at cathedral for Amess' funeral

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer arrived at Westminster Cathedral this morning for a requiem mass in memory of murdered MP Sir David Amess. Also among those arriving..

Former MP Ann Widdecombe pays respects to David Amess

Former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe has arrived at Westminster Cathedral for a requiem mass in memory of murdered MP Sir David Amess. She said she felt strongly that her friend Mr Amess should be..

Sir David Amess: Southend says goodbye to ‘inspirational' MP

Hundreds of people lined the streets of Southend for the funeral of Sir David Amess. The 69-year-old MP was stabbed to death during a constituency surgery last month. Report by Buseld. Like us on..

Boris Johnson pays tribute to David Amess ahead of funeral

Boris Johnson has paid tribute to his late colleague Sir David Amess, who was stabbed to death in his constituency in October, as mourners prepare to gather for his funeral. The prime minister said:..

Minute's silence held in Leigh-on-Sea for murdered MP

A minute's silence is held in the Essex town of Leigh-on-Sea for the murdered Conservative MP Sir David Amess. Report by Edwardst. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on..

Police van seen leaving court after MP murder hearing

A police van has been seen leaving Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday afternoon, where 25-year-old Ali Harbi Ali had appeared, charged with the murder of Conservative MP Sir David Amess. It is..

Man charged with murder of Sir David Amess

A 25-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Conservative MP Sir David Amess, who was stabbed to death in his constituency on October 15th. Ali Harbi Ali, from London, will appear at..

How do France and Italy protect their elected officials from attacks?

After the murder of Sir David Amess in the UK, Euronews journalists looked at how France and Italy guarantee the safety of their elected officials.

Police review CCTV in Amess investigation

CCTV footage showing a man walking along a street in Gospel Oak, north London is being examined by police investigating the killing of Conservative MP Sir David Amess. A 25-year-old man has been..

Sir David Amess: UK's parliament pays tribute to murdered MP

He died on Friday after being stabbed multiple times during meetings with constituents.

British lawmaker killed while meeting constituents

Conservative Member of Parliament Sir David Amess is recalled by fellow MP Tom Tugendhat, who calls his death a fundamental attack on the British people.

Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to Sir David Amess

During a service of remembrance at Westminster, the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby remembers murdered MP Sir David Amess as a "friend to his constituents" who had a "robust fairness of spirit..

PM leads procession for Amess remembrance service

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has led a procession of around 800 MPs and peers as they filed into St Margaret's Church in Westminster Abbey to remember their murdered colleague, Sir David Amess. Report..

Southend residents welcome city status announcement

Residents of Southend welcome the decision to grant city status to their town shortly after the announcement was made by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in the House of Commons. It follows the fatal..

Labour leader pays tribute to Sir David Amess

Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer pays tribute to Sir David Amess in the House of Commons, saying that on behalf of his party he wants to lean across and acknowledge the pain that is felt on the opposite..

Prime minister confirms Southend will become a city

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces that the Queen has agreed Southend will be granted city status following the murder of MP Sir David Amess. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at..

Prime minister: We've lost a dear friend and colleague

Prime Minister Boris Johnson opens tributes in the House of Commons to Sir David Amess, saying "we've lost a dear friend and colleague, and Julia and her children have lost a loving husband and devoted..

House of Commons observes a minute’s silence for David Amess

The House of Commons has observed a minute's silence in memory of Conservative MP Sir David Amess, who was murdered in Leigh-on-Sea on Friday. The Speaker's chaplain, Tricia Hillas, told the chamber:..

House of Lords observes a minute's silence for David Amess

The House of Lords has observed a minute's silence in memory of murdered Conservative MP Sir David Amess. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter..

Sir David Amess’ family visit scene of his stabbing

The widow of Sir David Amess, Julia, was accompanied by family members outside Belfairs Methodist Church, Leigh-on-Sea on Monday morning. Wiping tears from her eyes, she read messages on flowers placed..

Flowers placed at Westminster in memory of Sir David Amess

Flowers have been placed beneath a flagpole at Palace Yard outside the Houses of Parliament in memory of Sir David Amess who was murdered on Friday in Leigh-on-Sea. Report by Blairm. Like us on..

Deputy PM: Anxiety, nerves and raw fear amongst MPs

Dominic Raab says he has had “three threats to life and limb” and knows “exactly” how it feels to receive online abuse, after stories of vilification of MPs emerge following the killing of Sir..