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Plaque commemorating murdered MP Sir David Amess unveiled in House of Commons

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The shield in Sir David's memory joins plaques to other MPs who were killed while serving.

A PLAQUE commemorating murdered MP Sir David Amess has been unveiled in the House of Commons.

Sir David, an MP for nearly 40 years, was stabbed during a constituency surgery in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, in 2021.

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Sir David Amess was stabbed during a constituency surgery in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, in 2021Credit: PA
The plaque commemorating murdered MP Sir David Amess in the House of Commons
The plaque commemorating murdered MP Sir David Amess in the House of CommonsCredit: PA

The shield was unveiled by his widow Julia at a ceremony attended by Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle and Home Secretary Suella Braverman.

Lady Amess said “The Commons meant everything to David.”

She added: "He loved people and worked tirelessly to help anyone. He rarely took no for an answer if he felt more could be done to help someone.

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"I am sure some government departments became exasperated.

"He didn't seek high office, he just wanted to be a good MP and help change people's lives for the better."

Sir David died after being attacked by Ali Harbi Ali in October 2021.

The 25-year-old, a British national with Somali heritage, had been flagged to the Government Prevent anti-terror scheme but it is understood he was not being probed by MI5.

Sir David's shield will be added to those already in the House of Common that honour Airey Neave, Sir Anthony Berry, Ian Gow and Jo Cox, along with MPs who lost their lives in the two world wars.

Sun Reporter

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