An MP has just been stabbed.

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Breaking news on Sky. David Amess MP has been stabbed ‘multiple times’. Feels like Jo Cox all over again, surely MPs need security around them? Some of the comments they receive on social media are off the scale. All parties as well. I can’t imagine a US Senator wandering around without security?

@YearsSinceISawYou

Out of an elected MP's mouth-a very senior politician-came the remarks that her opposition are scum.

Her sex matters not.

The remarks could easily inflame.

I don't care if she is a man, a woman or a unicorn but what she can't be allowed to do is hide behind her sex or be given a pass for it.

A person made those remarks. That person didn't kill this poor man but is not blameless.

I hope she realises this but I wouldn't bet on it.

This!!!

@LampLighter414

What a disgrace you are

I came on to say how sad this is, and I’m a card carrying Labour member. But the thread is awful, you can’t place blame on Rayner, stop trying. The situation is truly grim but the only person to blame for this, at the moment is the person with the knife.

How tragic. No one should die in such a horrific way and especially not for doing their job. RIP Sir David Amess. Thoughts are with his loved ones.

How horrific for those poor people who had to witness it too. What a black day for all of us.

His poor, poor family, this is appalling — I thought of Jo Cox.

It doesn’t matter to me which party he belonged to.

Terrible, no matter his politics, everyone can agree this is awful.

@cuparfull that’s an appealing post. Reported for racist speculation.

Oh gosh Rj i hope not

Ffs appalling not appealing 😱

'Criticism is not because she's a woman, but because she's a politician and should know and do better. She saw what happened to Jo Cox. She has told MPS they need to dial down their language but doesn't think she needs to dial down hers'

This!

Also, it is not a 'witch hunt' there are completely reasonable comments stating with power and high profile comes responsibility. To use hate filled words could very well encourage hate filled attacks.

@HoldingTheDoor

How tragic. No one should die in such a horrific way and especially not for doing their job. RIP Sir David Amess. Thoughts are with his loved ones.

How horrific for those poor people who had to witness it too. What a black day for all of us.

This.

Oh no

Oh no he’s died

Oh my goddess BBC newsflash says he died

I wish people would hold off speculating about the killer’s motives and trying to apportion blame. More information will come out in due course.
For now, thoughts are with his family and everyone who knew him.

It's not a fact this is anything to do with our "porous borders". Your post is racist, FACT

@cuparfull

Message deleted by MNHQ. Here's a link to our Talk guidelines.

Bit of a leap there? Wait until the facts are established before you pass comment.

He died at the scene.

So sorry to hear the news of his death. What an awful thing to happen. Thoughts are with his family and colleagues.

There are times when you should let go of whatever bees you have in your bonnet and show some respect.