David Amess
David Amess was a British Conservative Party politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Southend West from 1997 until his tragic murder in 2021. Known for his long-standing commitment to public service and various community initiatives, Amess was a vocal advocate for animal rights and had a keen interest in local issues. His life was cut short when he was killed during a constituency surgery, an act that shocked the nation and sparked discussions about the safety of politicians. His legacy continues to influence conversations about political violence and public discourse.
Born on Apr 26, 1952 (74 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2 | 5.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 41,129 | $1,380,000 | 2,226$ |
| Slovenia | 2 | 7.50 | 0.16% | +10% | 2,078,938 | 3,752 | $56,000 | 101$ |
| Ireland | 2 | 5.50 | 0.16% | +10% | 5,030,000 | 9,108 | $5,100 | 9$ |
| Canada | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 31,487 | $1,700,000 | 1,408$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,929 | $700,000 | 560$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 8,656 | $160,000 | 143$ |
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 173,028 | $21,000,000 | 10,978$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 29,632 | $2,700,000 | 1,179$ |
| Totals | 11 | 487,817,695 | 303,721 | $27,701,100 | 16,604$ |
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Recent Mentions
Australia:
Conservative David Amess was stabbed in 2021 by an attacker inspired by the Islamic State group.
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Slovenia:
David Amess was a Conservative MP who was murdered in 2021 by a member of ISIS.
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Ireland:
David Amess was a close friend of Widdecombe’s.
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United States:
David Amess was murdered by a 'fanatical Islamist' inspired by Islamic State.
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United Kingdom:
Starmer suggested Ann Widdecombe be granted a shield in the Commons, as is the case for David Amess.
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Ireland:
David Amess was a Tory MP who was murdered in 2021, adding to the list of MPs killed in recent years.
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Slovenia:
David Amess was a Conservative MP who was murdered in 2021.
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Switzerland:
David Amess was mentioned as a victim of a similar violent crime, having been stabbed by an Islamist extremist in 2021.
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Hungary:
David Amess was killed by a radicalized follower of the Islamic State in 2021.
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Australia:
Conservative David Amess was mentioned as a victim of an attacker inspired by the Islamic State group.
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