Today marks the first anniversary of Sir David Amess’s murder, which occurred during a constituency surgery at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.
Liz Truss and Sir Keir Starmer led the tributes to Sir David, who served as an MP in Basildon and later Southend West for nearly 40 years.
On the anniversary of Sir David Amess’ death, we cherish his memory and remember his enormous contribution to politics, to the people of Southend and to the country.
My thoughts today are with his wife Julia, the Amess family and to all those who knew and loved him. pic.twitter.com/Tt44GQeHjG
— Liz Truss (@trussliz) October 15, 2022
The PM shared a statement along with Sir David’s parliamentary portraiton Saturday morning.
She said: “On the anniversary of Sir David Amess’ death, we cherish his memory and remember his enormous contribution to politics, to the people of Southend, and to the country.
“My thoughts today are with his wife Julia, the Amess family, and all those who knew and loved him.”
Remembering our friend & colleague David Amess, on the 1st anniversary of his senseless death.
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.
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) October 15, 2022
Labour leader Sir Keir added: “Remembering our friend and colleague David Amess, on the first anniversary of his senseless death.
“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.”
Sir David is survived by his wife Lady Julia Amess and their three children.
Southend-on-Sea Council said that a tree will be planted in memory of the veteran Conservative MP at Chalkwell Park from 11 am on Saturday.
It will be planted using compost from flowers left across the area in the days and weeks following the MP’s death, the council said.