David Amess
British politician (1952–2021)
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Sir David Anthony Andrew Amess was a British politician who served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Southend West from 1997 until his murder in 2021. He previously served as MP for Basildon from 1983 to 1997. A member of the Conservative Party, he was a Catholic with socially conservative political views, and was in favour of Britain leaving the European Union.
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Daughter of murdered MP praises 'swift action' of counter-terror police's Kneecap investigationThe daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess has praised "swift action taken by law enforcement" after counter-terror police confirmed they are investigating claims the band Kneecap called for people to..Sky News - Published | |
Kneecap should apologise for 'kill your MP' remarks, says murdered MP's daughterThe daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess has called on Irish band Kneecap to apologise for allegedly telling fans "kill your local MP".Sky News - Published | |
'Absolute insult and betrayal': David Amess's daughter attacks decision not to hold inquiry into his murder The daughter of Sir David Amess has said the government's decision to reject a national inquiry into his murder is an "absolute insult" and "betrayal to our father's memory".Sky News - Published | |
Sir David Amess's family 'betrayed and angry' as govt refuse inquiry Sir David Amess's daughter has said the government's decision to not hold a national inquiry into his murder has left his family "betrayed and angry".Sky News - Published | |
'Questionable decision-making' in Prevent case involving ISIS-supporting killer of MP Sir David Amess A "problematic" assessment of MP Sir David Amess's killer led to "questionable decision-making" and the "suboptimal" handling of his Prevent case, a review has found.Sky News - Published | |
Statue unveiled in honour of murdered MPA statue of murdered MP Sir David Amess has been unveiled on Southend seafront in a ceremony attended by his family.Sky News - Published | |
Daughter of murdered MP taking legal action against police and Home OfficeThe daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess, who was attacked while hosting a constituency surgery, is taking legal action against Essex Police and the Home Office.Sky News - Published | |
Tory crime commissioner who triggered police probes into opponents denies conflict of interestA Tory crime commissioner who triggered two separate police investigations into political opponents during the recent local elections has hit out at critics warning they risk a repeat of the Jo Cox and..Sky News - Published | |
Reports MPs are wearing stab vests to meet constituents 'concerning', No 10 says Reports that some MPs are wearing stab vests to constituency surgeries as they are worried about their safety in the wake of former Conservative MP Sir David Amess' murder are "concerning", Number 10..Sky News - Published |
