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Home Secretary orders immediate review of MPs’ security

Home Secretary orders immediate review of MPs’ security

Priti Patel denounced the killing of Tory MP Sir David Amess as an ‘attack on democracy itself’.

Murdered MP remembered as ‘Mr Southend’ at vigil in his memory

Murdered MP remembered as ‘Mr Southend’ at vigil in his memory

The church fell silent as Father Jeffrey Woolnaugh paid tribute to the Conservative MP.

Man shot dead by police was not a danger to anyone, family says after inquest

Man shot dead by police was not a danger to anyone, family says after inquest

Lewis Skelton, 31, died after he was shot twice in the back by an officer in Hull city centre when Tasers had no effect, an inquest jury heard.

Man dies after house explosion

Man dies after house explosion

Emergency services were called to reports of a house fire in Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley, Lancashire.

Counter-terror police leading investigation into Sir David Amess killing

Counter-terror police leading investigation into Sir David Amess killing

The Tory veteran had been an MP since 1983 and was married with five children.

Relatives appeal as judge says paralysed Covid victim should be allowed to die

Relatives appeal as judge says paralysed Covid victim should be allowed to die

Mr Justice Hayden considered evidence at a Court of Protection trial and said life-support treatment should stop by the end of October.

Priti Patel condemns killing of Sir David Amess as an ‘attack on democracy’

Priti Patel condemns killing of Sir David Amess as an ‘attack on democracy’

Ms Patel said she was ‘devastated’ by the loss of Sir David.

Businessman prepared to seek order compelling DUP to attend north-south meetings

Businessman prepared to seek order compelling DUP to attend north-south meetings

The DUP has until Tuesday to clarify its stance in relation to the meetings to Belfast High Court.

Sir David Amess championed animal welfare and pro-life issues

Sir David Amess championed animal welfare and pro-life issues

The Conservative MP was a tireless campaigner for causes including animal rights and maternity safety.

Shock of Jo Cox’s sister ‘very raw’ after Tory MP is killed

Shock of Jo Cox’s sister ‘very raw’ after Tory MP is killed

Kim Leadbeater MP says her partner has asked her to stand down following the attack on Sir David Amess

Petrol prices reach nine-year high

Petrol prices reach nine-year high

The RAC said the average price of a litre of petrol at UK forecourts has reached 140.22p.

Family ‘overwhelmed’ by tributes paid to James Brokenshire

Family ‘overwhelmed’ by tributes paid to James Brokenshire

More than £45,000 has been raised for a lung cancer charity in memory of the MP and former Government minister, who died age 53.

Killer driver who hit up to 141mph before 90mph crash jailed for eight years

Killer driver who hit up to 141mph before 90mph crash jailed for eight years

Daniel Young had previously videoed himself driving on the wrong side of the road to avoid speed cameras.

Search continues for possible casualties after house explosion

Search continues for possible casualties after house explosion

Emergency services were called to reports of a house fire in Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley, Lancashire.

Northern Ireland political leaders pay tribute to Tory MP Sir David Amess

Northern Ireland political leaders pay tribute to Tory MP Sir David Amess

The 69-year-old died on Friday after he was stabbed several times during an incident at a constituency surgery.

MPs’ staff ‘taking the brunt’ of threats against politicians

MPs’ staff ‘taking the brunt’ of threats against politicians

A former MP’s assistant said she had suffered nightmares and left politics because of dealing with constant death threats.

Veteran Tory MP Sir David Amess stabbed to death at community meeting in church

Veteran Tory MP Sir David Amess stabbed to death at community meeting in church

The 69-year-old father-of-five was killed as he met constituents on Friday lunchtime.

Sir David Amess wrote about how attacks ‘spoilt’ tradition of meeting voters

Sir David Amess wrote about how attacks ‘spoilt’ tradition of meeting voters

Sir David also wrote about the machete attack on Nigel Jones MP, which resulted in his aide Andy Pennington’s death.

Sir David Amess stabbing: What we know so far

Sir David Amess stabbing: What we know so far

The Southend West MP was fatally injured at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea in Essex at midday on Friday.

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Latest Covid-19 case rates for UK local authority areas

Wellingborough, Trafford and Ipswich are currently recording the highest rates in the UK.

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