David Amess was a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Southend West from 1997 until his death in 2021. He was a member of the Conservative Party and had a long career in politics, first being elected to the House of Commons in 1983. Amess was known for his dedication to local issues and his active involvement in various parliamentary committees. Throughout his career, Amess was recognized for his work on issues such as animal welfare and education. Tragically, he was killed in October 2021 during a constituency surgery, an event that shocked the nation and raised discussions about the safety of politicians in public engagements.