British Member Parliament Sir David Amess was killed after being stabbed at his constituency surgery in Essex on Friday, police said. Police arrested a man on suspicion of murder after the stabbing at a church in Leigh-on-Sea.
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi said on Twitter: "Rest In Peace Sir David. "You were a champion for animal welfare, the less fortunate, and the people of Southend West. "You will be missed by many."
Sir David Amess profile
A Conservative backbencher for nearly forty years, the 69-year-old father of five entered Parliament in 1983 as the MP for Basildon.
He achieved totemic status within the Tory party for holding the seat in 1992, but switched to nearby Southend West at the 1997 election.
Raised as a Roman Catholic, he was known politically as a social conservative and as a prominent campaigner against abortion and on animal welfare issues.
He was also known for his championing of Southend, including a long-running campaign to win city status for the town.
SOURCE: BBC NEWS
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