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The lessons in decency Amess can teach us all

I read with appreciation Sir Lindsay Hoyle’s personal and affectionate recollections of

Sir David Amess, and I must say they rang very true.

It was patently clear from all the subsequent tributes paid to him that Sir David relished his role as an MP and he did make a difference to his party and his constituents. It is to be profoundly hoped that his way of doing politics will be more the norm now than the harsh and combative one that has recently dominated our political scene.

Judith Daniels, Great Yarmouth

No doubt we will be told that ‘lessons will be learnt’ following the death of Sir David. Yet weren’t we told the same thing after the murder of MP Jo Cox in 2016? My thoughts are with the family of Sir David at this very sad time.

Peter Pinker, Bridport

Understandably there have been calls for greater security at MP surgeries.

Buildings that house magistrates’, county and crown courts all have existing security arrangements for those who enter.

Surely it wouldn’t be too difficult to arrange for a room in these buildings that could be used one day a week by local

MPs to conduct their meetings with constituents?

It would have the advantage of providing increased security for

MPs without diverting scarce police resources. Charles Jackson, Newcastle

Within minutes of the shocking attack that killed Sir David Amess, an outpouring of adjectives pertaining to this amazing MP’s selfless life flooded in: kindest, nicest, gentlest etc. How sad that these sentiments were not expressed openly while the much loved father-of-five was alive. We rarely understand the worth of another until we experience their loss. Faith Wills,

Long Melford, Suffolk

We now read on a daily basis of someone being stabbed to death.

People should not blame the police, as they cannot be everywhere. Carrying a weapon at any time ought to be an offence unless your job requires it. Everyone needs to be aware that if they do not have a legitimate reason to have a weapon and they are discovered, they will be reported to police and will face court proceedings. Brian McAvoy, Lancashire

Rather than protect MPs from their constituents in a cocoon, the priority must be to clamp down on Islamic terrorism.

Which means suspects being deported, regardless of what any human rights lawyers say.

Tim Mickleburgh, Grimsby

Much is made of the affluent address at which the suspected murderer of Sir David Amess,

Ali Harbi Ali, lived. Evil dwells where evil is, no matter the location, or price of the properties.

Amanda Yates, Newcastle

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