Sector pays tribute to stabbed MP Sir David Amess

By David Shrimpton in Industry News 15th October 2021

Industry voices have paid tribute to Conservative MP Sir David Amess, who has been stabbed to death at his constituency surgery in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.

Amess was a former chair of the All Party Parliamentary Small Shops Group.

Paddy Lillis, general secretary of the Usdaw shop workers union, said: “It is truly shocking to hear the news that Sir David Amess MP has been stabbed to death while meeting his constituents.

“Our thoughts are with Sir David’s family and friends. His death will send shockwaves throughout the political world and wider community.”

James Lowan, chief executive of the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS), tweeted: “Unspeakably sad. David Amess was a great advocate for local shops and many other causes.

“He was, as usual, positive, fun and engaging when I saw him at the Conservative conference last week. RIP.”