David Amess: Last News

Murdered MP Sir David Amess's family have pleaded with the public for unity as the late politician is laid to rest in his Southend constituency. Mourners have lined the streets to pay their respects to the 69-year-old Conservative MP, who was stabbed to death while holding a constituency surgery at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea on October 15.The coffin of the veteran MP for Southend West, Essex, was draped in a Union flag, was brought to the St Mary's churchyard entrance in a hearse driven at walking pace this afternoon.

The country's most senior counter terrorism officer has warned Christmas shoppers in Manchester to be 'extra vigilant' amid an increased risk of a terror attack.

Christmas markets could be a potential target for “lone wolf” terror attacks, according to security officials.In the aftermath of the terror attack on the Liverpool Women's Hospital on Sunday, the country's terror threat level was raised to “severe”, with leaders worried that lone wolf copycats could emerge, according to reports in The Sun.The call to raise the threat level was made following the incident on Remembrance Sunday, which saw an improvised explosive device created by asylum seeker Emad Jamil Al Swealmeen explode inside a taxi outside the hospital.The attack was the second to take place in a month, after the death of Tory MP Sir David Amess at a constituency surgery in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, on October 15.And Prime Minister Boris

Yesterday - on Remembrance Sunday - a suspected terrorist blew himself up with a homemade bomb in a taxi outside a Liverpool hospital.

The tragic murder of Sarah Everard at the hands of an off-duty police officer sparked a national debate on women’s safety - with the issue again thrust into the headlines after her killer was sentenced to life in prison.

Oldham’s council leader says she has been sent death threats and ‘physically threatened’ since taking up the role.

Strictly Come Dancing is underway with a new season and a brand-new cast of celebrity contestants. The dance competition is back for a full-length series, having aired for a shorter run of episodes last year due to the pandemic.

McFly star Tom Fletcher is one of the celebrity contestants taking part in this year’s series of Strictly Come Dancing. Born on 17 July, 1985, Fletcher was raised in Harrow, north-west London, and attended the prestigious Sylvia Young Theatre School.

Angela Rayner has publicly apologised for her comments referring to Tory "scum" at a late-night event during the Labour Party conference.

An inquest into the death of MP Sir David Amess, who was stabbed at a constituency surgery in Essex, has been opened and adjourned.

Perth and Kinross councillors have shared their safety concerns following the killing of MP Sir David Amess.

Good Morning Britain have been left outraged by host Richard Madeley referring to Labour MP Angela Rayner as Sir Keir Starmer's "best girl".The strangely-worded question came as the MP for Ashton-Under-Lyme has been absent from public life since her "Tory Scum" comments at Labour's annual conference resurfaced following the killing of Conservative MP Sir David Amess.Madeley asked: "So she’s still your best girl, is she?”Answering the question, a slightly red-faced and embarrassed Sir Keir retorted that Ms Rayner was absent due to the death of someone who she "treated more or less as her mother".He said: "She has had a very bad, and hard last week and has a funeral coming up in relation to that."The question was ridiculed on social

A Manchester MP has said that it 'can be terrifying' being a politician after it was revealed that dozens have called the police in the last year over threats made against them.

A thug who stabbed his girlfriend while she lay half asleep in bed after they had argued about a Snoop Dogg song has had his 'unduly lenient' prison sentence almost doubled.

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack has this week welcomed a review of MPs’ security following the killing of Sir David Amess.

To keep up to date with all the latest news stories, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.He said no other arrests had been made and that officers were not looking for any other people in connection with the murder.On Wednesday, October 20, Home Secretary Priti Patel said the terrorism threat level to members of parliament was now deemed substantial, which means an attack is considered likely.Prime Minister Boris Johnson earlier described Sir David as a “steadfast servant" and a “prodigious campaigner”. Southend-on-Sea will be given city status in his honour.

A man has been charged with the murder of MP Sir David Amess.

The safety of councillors in Falkirk is to be reviewed following the tragic death of Conservative MP, Sir David Amess, who died after being stabbed multiple times at his constituency surgery.

Stirling’s MP has paid tribute to Sir David Amess following his horrifying death last week.

Top Tory Michael Gove has been escorted away swiftly from a protest by police after he was approached by a group of demonstrators in London.

Good Morning Britain star Richard Madeley has been slammed after he questioned Southend-On-Sea's 'seaside town' status and put on a 'mockney accent', with viewers branding him 'disrespectful'.The 65-year-old GMB anchor put on an Essex accent while talking about Southend-On-Sea's newly granted city status.Southend-On-Sea has recently been given city status as a tribute to Sir David Amess, who was murdered last week, and it seemed Madeley offended some ITV viewers when talking about the topic.Susanna Reid opened the segment, saying: "[Here's] the local paper paying tribute this morning to Sir David Amess' long-running campaign to achieve city status for the seaside town."Although Richard, I know you take issue with the fact that it's called a