Sir David Amess murder: Raab says online hate is 'out of control' but does not want wedge between MPs and constituents

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Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video playerThe Rev Clifford Newman hugged Sir David's widow, Julie, as his family visited the church where he was killedFlowers have been placed outside the church where Sir David was holding a surgery when he was stabbed

"I think everyone has a real nervousness and concern and the forces are already doing this - local forces need to sit down with them and see what they can do to provide the concrete security but also what will give them reassurance and peace of mind," he said. He said lessons will be learned from both the increase in hate during the pandemic and Sir David's murder. He added Prevent is always being looked at and tweaked for improvement.

The House of Commons will pay tribute to the 69-year-old today, with a morning of prayers followed by a minute's silence and MPs paying tribute to their murdered colleague.

 

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