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‘Betrayal’: David Amess’ family react to inquiry decision

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‘Betrayal’: David Amess’ family react to inquiry decision

‘Betrayal’: David Amess’ family react to inquiry decision

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has rejected calls from the family of Sir David Amess for a public inquiry into his death.

The Conservative MP was murdered at his constituency surgery in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, in October 2021.

Sir David’s family have described the government’s decision as “unacceptable” and “insulting”.

Report by Jonesia.

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