Speaker Lindsay Hoyle unveils new memorial plaque for murdered MP Sir David Amess

Before House business began yesterday, Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle unveiled a new memorial plaque for murdered MP Sir David Amess.

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

Sir Lindsay said: “Before we begin today’s proceedings, I’d like to draw the House’s attention to the new shield commemorating our late colleague, Sir David Amess, which was unveiled early today at a small gathering of his family.

“Sir David was a dedicated constituency MP, a powerful advocate for Southend on Sea, which was granted city status last year in his honour.

He added: “He was committed campaigner for the causes he believed in, most notably animal welfare, and a highly respected, valued colleague known to members in all parts of the House for his kindness and his general generosity and of course, his friendship to all”.

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