Mahmood promises murdered MP’s family independent review into state failings

Katie Amess, the daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess, arrives at the Home Office in central London, ahead of a meeting with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood (Stefan Rousseau/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Home Secretary has promised the family of murdered MP Sir David Amess an independent review will be conducted into state failings prior to his death.

The veteran MP’s daughter, Katie Amess, met Shabana Mahmood on Wednesday at the Home Office to discuss the case, where she was told the Government would work “at pace” to carry out the review.