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2mo ago

Family of Sir David Amess Condemns Government’s Rejection of Public Inquiry

Katie Amess criticizes the decision as a betrayal, questioning the government's commitment to MP safety and accountability.

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Katie Amess, the daughter of the murdered politician, said the decision was like “adding salt on to an open wound”

Overview

  • The UK government has rejected calls for a public inquiry into the 2021 murder of MP Sir David Amess by Islamic State sympathizer Ali Harbi Ali.
  • Katie Amess, Sir David's daughter, expressed disbelief and anger, stating the family feels abandoned and let down by the decision.
  • Home Secretary Yvette Cooper argued that existing reviews and investigations addressed the case sufficiently, but promised further scrutiny through an independent external reviewer.
  • The Amess family criticized previous reviews as inadequate, describing them as superficial and lacking accountability for systemic failures in the Prevent counterterrorism program.
  • Katie Amess plans to appeal directly to Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper in a meeting this week, urging them to reconsider and prioritize MP safety.