A judge has sentenced Ali Harbi Ali to a whole-life imprisonment for his murder of Sir David Amess MP. On 15 October 2021 the Southend MP was stabbed over 20 times during a constituency surgery in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. Sir David was treated by emergency services but, sadly, died at the scene. Jurors at the Old…
Today a man has been convicted of the murder of Southend MP Sir David Amess. On 15 October 2021 Sir David was stabbed over 20 times during a constituency surgery in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. Jurors at the Old Bailey also found 26 year old Ali Harbi Ali of north London guilty of preparing acts of terrorism.…
Parliament paid an emotional tribute to the late Sir David Amess, following his murder on Friday afternoon. The former MP for Southend West was killed in a stabbing attack during a constituency surgery. The incident is being treated as an act of terrorism. Boris Johnson described Sir David as “the nicest, kindest and most gentle…
The business of the Commons will today be dominated by the tragic death of the Southend West MP, Sir David Amess, who was killed on Friday. Eight MPs have previously been assassinated in the history of Parliament. Five of those eight having been killed in the last 42 years alone: Jo Cox in 2016, Ian…
Speaking to Sky News’ Trevor Philips on Sunday, Home Secretary Priti Patel stressed the need for further MP protection at constituency surgeries in light of Sir David Amess’ murder. This is ‘‘about safeguarding our democracy”, Patel said. At a time when the link between constituency and MP is under question, Patel insisted that Sir David’s…
Tributes from across the political spectrum have been pouring in for Sir David Amess, after he was stabbed to death during a constituency meeting in Leigh-on-Sea. The 69 year old Conservative MP for Southend West had been an MP since 1983. MPs and political figures across the political divide have been paying tribute to Sir…
One man has been arrested after MP Sir David Amess was allegedly stabbed in an incident during his constituency surgery in Leigh, according to Sky News. The police say they are not looking for anyone else to arrest. The Conservative MP for Southend West was holding a surgery at the Belfairs Methodist Church, according to…
