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'''David Amess''' (March 26, 1952 - October 15, 2021) was a British [[Member of Parliament]], who represented the constituency of Leigh-on-Sea in [[Essex]] from 1997 until his murder by a supporter of so-called "[[Islamic State]]" in 2021.

'''David Amess''' (March 26, 1952 - October 15, 2021) was a British [[Member of Parliament]], who represented the constituency of Southend West in [[Essex]] from 1997 until his murder by a supporter of so-called "[[Islamic State]]" in 2021.

Amess was a strong [[social conservative]] and [[Eurosceptic]] on the right of his party.<ref name="mont1" /> Amess was also an animal welfare supporter.

Amess was a strong [[social conservative]] and [[Eurosceptic]] on the right of his party.<ref name="mont1" /> Amess was also an animal welfare supporter.

David Amess was stabbed several times at his 'constituency surgery', an event held by political officeholders in which constituents may voice concerns, at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea, [[Essex]] on 15 October 2021.<ref name="mont1">[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/10/15/conservative-member-of-parliament-david-amess-stabbed-multiple-times/ Conservative Member of Parliament David Amess Stabbed to Death]</ref>

David Amess was stabbed several times at his 'constituency surgery', an event held by political officeholders in which constituents may voice concerns, at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea, [[Essex]] on 15 October 2021.<ref name="mont1">[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/10/15/conservative-member-of-parliament-david-amess-stabbed-multiple-times/ Conservative Member of Parliament David Amess Stabbed to Death]</ref>

A 25-year old man with British citizenship of [[Somalian]] descent was arrested at the scene and a knife was recovered.<ref name="mont1" /> Shortly thereafter, the attack was declared a "[[terrorist]] incident" and that an early investigation had revealed a potential motivation linked to [[Islamic terrorism]].<ref name="mont3">[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/10/16/killing-of-sir-david-amess-mp-a-terrorist-incident-suspect-reportedly-of-somali-heritage/ Killing of Sir David Amess MP a ‘Terrorist Incident’, Suspect Reportedly of Somali Heritage]</ref>

Harbi Ali, 25-year old man with British citizenship of [[Somalian]] descent, was arrested at the scene and a knife was recovered.<ref name="mont1" /> Shortly thereafter, the attack was declared a "[[terrorist]] incident" and that an early investigation had revealed a potential motivation linked to [[Islamic terrorism]].<ref name="mont3">[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/10/16/killing-of-sir-david-amess-mp-a-terrorist-incident-suspect-reportedly-of-somali-heritage/ Killing of Sir David Amess MP a ‘Terrorist Incident’, Suspect Reportedly of Somali Heritage]</ref> The suspect was later detained under Section 41 the Terrorism Act (2000).

 

It was revealed on 6 April 2022 that Ali had targeted Amess due to his support for airstrikes on so-called "[[Islamic State]]" in [[Syria]] in 2014 and 2015. On 11 April, Ali was given a whole-life sentence meaning Ali will never be eligible for parole. Justic Nigel Sweeney told the court that Ali showed "no remorse [...] quite the opposite" for his actions.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2022/04/13/no-remorse-terrorist-who-stabbed-british-parliamentarian-to-death-gets-life-sentence/ ‘No Remorse’ Terrorist Who Stabbed British Parliamentarian to Death Gets Life Sentence]</ref>

== Positions ==

== Positions ==

Although the modern Conservative Party takes generally liberal and neoconservative positions, Amess was a staunch conservative, opposing [[abortion]] and the [[homosexual agenda]], as well as being against globalist organisations such as the [[European Union]].<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/10/15/slain-mp-sir-david-amess-social-conservative-brexiteer-animal-welfare-campaigner-and-public-servant/ Slain MP Sir David Amess: Social Conservative, Brexiteer, Animal Welfare Campaigner, and Public Servant]</ref>

Although the modern Conservative Party takes generally liberal and neoconservative positions, Amess was a staunch conservative, opposing [[abortion]] and the [[homosexual agenda]], as well as being against globalist organisations such as the [[European Union]].<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/10/15/slain-mp-sir-david-amess-social-conservative-brexiteer-animal-welfare-campaigner-and-public-servant/ Slain MP Sir David Amess: Social Conservative, Brexiteer, Animal Welfare Campaigner, and Public Servant]</ref>