The Latest Breaking News from David Amess

Welsh MP wears a stab vest when meeting the public at surgeries due to security concerns

'I wish I didn’t have to take these precautions but I decided this was the best way to continue to do the job I love'

Wales Online · Jan 3, 2023

Tory MP wears stab jacket to meet constituents

Virginia Crosbie said she wears the protective garment during face-to-face meetings with local voters.

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023

MPs wear stab vests to meet constituents over safety fears

‘Even before we’ve had breakfast many of us have received one or two threats,’ says Tory MP Virginia Crosbie

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2023

'Tory governments have failed all tests - it's time for a general election'

If Labour were to win the next election – and the odds say they will – they would inherit a tough set of circumstances. It will be hard. But better that than to continue as we are

Daily Mirror · Oct 15, 2022

Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle fears more MPs will be killed after Jo Cox and David Amess

House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle says he has had death threats and lies awake in fear that another Member of Parliament will be murdered after Jo Cox and David Amess killings

Daily Mirror · Oct 15, 2022

'British voters should have a chance to pick a new leader - Liz Truss is finished'

The political and economic crises facing us should give us the right to determine the future path this country takes. It is not for a small clique of Tories to keep foisting new governments on us

Daily Mirror · Oct 15, 2022

Truss and Starmer lead tributes to Sir David Amess on anniversary of his death

‘My thoughts today are with his wife Julia, the Amess family and to all those who knew and loved him’

Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2022

Truss and Starmer lead tributes to Sir David Amess on anniversary of his murder

The veteran MP was stabbed during a constituency surgery at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, last October 15.

The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2022

Murdered MP’s aide vows to continue passion projects of ‘irreplaceable friend’

Constituency assistant Julie Cushion was at the church where the Southend West MP was fatally stabbed on October 15 2021 and made the first 999 call.

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022

Sir David Amess’s successor backs face-to-face meetings as security increased

The 69-year-old father of five was stabbed to death while meeting constituents at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea on October 15 last year.

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022