David Amess was a British Member of Parliament (MP) who had represented the Conservative Party since 1983.Amess represented Basildon when he was first elected to Parliament.
In 1997, he was elected to represent Southend West, where he remained until his death. Amess was known for his work toward animal welfare, including sponsoring the 1988 Protection Against Cruel Tethering Act, which protects horses and ponies from being tied up in an abusive way.
Amess also sponsored the Warm Homes and Energy Conservation Act of 2000, working toward reducing fuel poverty. He was known for his pro-life stance.
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