Boris Johnson has announced that Southend will be granted city status in a tribute to Sir David Amess.
The prime minister’s remarks followed a minute’s silence in the Commons chamber for the 69-year-old Conservative MP, who was killed while conducting a constituency surgery on Friday in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex.
“I am happy to announce that Her Majesty has agreed that Southend will be accorded city status,” Mr Johnson said in a nod to the longtime campaign of Sir David.
The attack has renewed scrutiny of politicians’ safety while Priti Patel, the home secretary, ordered a review of security arrangements for MPs, which will conclude in the “next few days”.
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