'Heart-stricken' Boris Johnson pays tribute to Sir David Amess
Telegraph, 15 Oct 2021
Boris Johnson has said "all our hearts are full of shock and sadness" at the killing of Sir David Amess, who he described as "one of the kindest, nicest, most gentle people in politics".
The Southend MP, who was one of the longest-serving parliamentarians, was attacked on Friday at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea. Paramedics tried for two hours to save the life of the 69-year-old father-of-five.
The Prime Minister praised the Brexiteer MP for his work in many areas, saying he was "passionate" about his country "and its future".
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The Southend MP, who was one of the longest-serving parliamentarians, was attacked on Friday at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea. Paramedics tried for two hours to save the life of the 69-year-old father-of-five.
The Prime Minister praised the Brexiteer MP for his work in many areas, saying he was "passionate" about his country "and its future".
Read the full story here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2021/10/15/lorry-drivers-shortages-strikes-northern-ireland-brexit-latest/
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