Daughter of MP murdered five years ago says politicians still at risk
BBC News 2026-10-04 11:59:35
Context: Katie Amess, the daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess, has expressed concerns that politicians in the United Kingdom are still at risk five years after her father's death. Sir David Amess was stabbed to death at a constituency surgery in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, in October 2021. A government-commissioned review into his death is underway, led by former Conservative justice secretary Sir Robert Buckland.
Key Facts
- Sir David Amess, the Conservative MP for Southend West, was stabbed multiple times to death at a constituency surgery in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, on October 15, 2021.
- The government has commissioned a review into Sir David's death, led by Sir Robert Buckland, aiming to report within six months and identify lessons to minimize the risk of future tragedies.
- Katie Amess has previously called for a public inquiry into the safety of politicians, citing increased threats towards members of parliament, including the recent murder of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe in July this year.
- Ali Harbi Ali, the killer of Sir David Amess, had been referred to the UK's counter-terror programme Prevent in October 2014, but his case was closed in 2016, with a review later finding that this closure was premature.