Latest updates on the aftermath of the killing of the Conservative MP Sir David Amess on Friday

The Sunday morning politics shows this morning will be dominated by one story today – the killing of the Conservative MP David Amess, who died after being stabbed several times at an open advice surgery for his constituents in Essex on Friday.

The death of Amess caused shock and revulsion across the political divide. The 69-year-old was a popular figure in parliament as reflected in the outpouring of warm tributes. It has also, inevitably, coming just five years after the murder of Jo Cox, prompted renewed debate about MPs’ security and what can be done to prevent such a tragedy ever happening again.

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