Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, has reacted to the death of Sir David Amess MP after the Conservative MP was stabbed multiple times outside a constituency surgery.
Sir Lindsay Hoyle said: “I am shocked and deeply distressed by the killing of Sir David Amess.
“David was a lovely man, devoted to his family, to Parliament and his Southend West constituency. He was well-liked by members and the staff alike, and during his almost four decades here, built a reputation for kindness and generosity.
“This is an incident that will send shockwaves across the parliamentary community and the whole country.
“In the coming days we will need to discuss and examine MPs’ security and any measures to be taken, but for now, our thoughts and prayers are with David’s family, friends and colleagues.”
DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has conveyed his condolences to the family and friends of MP Sir David Amess, who has died following a stabbing.
“Our prayers are with those closest to David. This is shocking and horrendous,” he said.
“Sir David Amess has been a long-standing friend to me personally but also to the Union. More than many in Westminster, he took a keen interest in Northern Ireland and its people. He always wanted to see the country moving forward.
“Such a brutal attack must be condemned and is a reminder of the dangers which still face people in public office.”
