Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has paid tribute to Sir David Amess on the anniversary of his death.
Sir David Amess was MP for Southend West for 24 years and a south Essex MP for nearly 40 years before he was tragically murdered on October 15 2021.
Southend paid tribute to the former MP with a ceremony in Chalkwell Park today in which a tree was planted in his memory.
Boris Johnson, Keir Starmer and other MPs and councillors paid tribute to Sir David Amess.
On this sad anniversary of the death of Sir David Amess we remember the many good things he stood for: campaigns for animal welfare, city status for Southend and independence for a sovereign parliamentary democracy. A legacy that shines bright. Thinking of Julia and the family.
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) October 15, 2022
Keir Starmer, Labour Party leader, also spoke about Sir David Amess and complimented him on his character.
Remembering our friend & colleague David Amess, on the 1st anniversary of his senseless death.
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) October 15, 2022
David’s commitment to public service, carried out with inherent, consistent kindness, will forever be admired.
Thinking of his wife & children, hoping memories of him bring comfort.
Former home secretary Priti Patel wrote about her friendship with Sir David Amess.
A year ago today, Sir David Amess,my dear friend was murdered. David was an outstanding public servant full of kindness, energy and integrity.He was killed serving the public in a senseless attack on democracy. May he rest in peace as we keep his family in our hearts and prayers pic.twitter.com/taD0AFEZMd
— Priti Patel MP (@pritipatel) October 15, 2022
Anna Firth, MP for Southend West, attended the ceremonial service for Sir David Amess.
Today, I attended a very moving tree planting ceremony for Sir David Amess, which marked the anniversary of his senseless killing.
— Anna Firth MP (@Anna_Firth) October 15, 2022
No one in Southend will ever forget the incredible contribution he made to our city and the legacy he has left us with.
Rest In Peace, Sir David🙏 pic.twitter.com/79JJYrM4TB
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