Killing of Southend MP intensifies concerns about the safety of politicians while doing their work

Priti Patel has ordered an immediate review of MPs’ security after the killing of Sir David Amess while meeting constituents.

The home secretary met police and representatives of the security and intelligence agencies after the 69-year-old MP was fatally stabbed as he held a surgery in his Southend West constituency.

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