Daughter of MP murdered five years ago says politicians still at risk
Katie Amess, daughter of the late MP Sir David Amess, has expressed concerns that politicians remain at significant risk five years after her father's murder. She is calling for greater transparency and a public inquiry into the safety of members of parliament following a series of violent incidents against public officials.
Why it matters
The safety of elected officials is a critical concern for democratic stability, highlighting the ongoing tension between public accessibility and security.
Figure caption, Watch: Daughter of Sir David Amess says MPs are no safer today
The daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess says politicians are still at risk and questioned if anything has changed five years after her father's death.
Katie Amess told the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg what happened to her father "wasn't an isolated incident, we are seeing increased threats towards members of parliament".
Sir David was the Conservative MP for Southend West when he was stabbed multiple times while holding a constituency surgery in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, in October 2021.
The government commissioned a review into his death in August , to identify lessons to be learned and recommend steps to minimise the risk of future tragedies.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Katie Amess, pictured earlier this year, has long campaigned for a public inquiry into her father's murder
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