The Latest Breaking News from David Amess

Farage claims he received official advice not to hold constituency surgeries

Insiders question Reform UK leader’s claim that parliamentary security team advised against in-person meetings

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2024

Public widely condemns abuse of politicians – even those they strongly disagree with

Shootings in America often prompt expressions of relief in the UK that a calmer and less violent society is in evidence. But few will have responded to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump with any complacency about the safety of politicians in Britain. The murders of two MPs, Jo Cox…

The Conversation · Jul 30, 2024

MP lives endangered by a ‘concerted campaign by extremists’, UK political violence advisor warns

Government adviser on political violence has called for an inquiry into the ‘dark underbelly’ of election abuse

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2024

The Guardian view on threats to MPs: Mike Freer’s experience should serve as a warning

Editorial: When politicians live in fear of being physically attacked, democracy suffers

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2024

OPINION - The Standard View: There is no room for violence and threats in our politics

It would be to overlook the tragic murders of outstanding public servants such as Sir David Amess MP and Jo Cox MP, or the stabbing of Stephen Timms MP, to suggest that Britain has been free of political violence in recent years.

Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2024

Mike Freer on quitting as MP: I narrowly avoided David Amess killer

Justice minister explains to BBC why he is standing down from London seat at next election over safety fears

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024

Two charged with arson over fire at Tory MP Mike Freer’s north London office

Paul Harwood, 42, and Zara Kasory, 32, charged with arson with intent over fire in shed at constituency office in Finchley, say police

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4, 2024

MP Mike Freer says he fears for his life after office targeted in suspected arson attack

The north London MP said his pro-Israel views have led him 'to become a target'

Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2023

Plaque commemorating murdered MP Sir David Amess unveiled in Commons

The plaque was unveiled two years after Sir David Amess was killed during a constituency surgery

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023

Man guilty of making ‘veiled threat’ to health minister Will Quince

Wayland Sothcott send a message to Mr Quince referring to ‘traitors’ and telling him: ‘You won’t know what’s coming to you’

Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2023