Sir David Plaque

THE late Sir David Amess will soon be commemorated with a plaque to be placed in the House of Commons chamber, as revealed by his successor.

Sir David Amess, who served as MP for Southend West for nearly 40 years, tragically lost his life during a constituency surgery at Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh in October 2021.

Anna Firth, the current Conservative MP for Southend West, shared that the tribute plaque dedicated to her predecessor would feature the apt motto “His Light Remains.”

In honour of Sir David, MPs agreed to name the final debate before the summer adjournment in the Commons after him, paying their respects.

Ms Firth expressed her privilege in speaking during the second Sir David Amess adjournment debate and appreciated the warm wishes and memories shared by fellow MPs, offering comfort to Lady Amess and the entire family.

Ms Firth told MPs: “Speaking in the second Sir David Amess adjournment debate is a huge privilege for me and it is wonderful to hear so many warm wishes and memories and I know it is a great comfort to Lady Amess and the whole family.

“Many people have said to me when is a plaque going to go up in this chamber to commemorate Sir David.

“I am absolutely delighted to tell you that that plaque has now been designed, it is now nearly ready. The motto says ‘His Light Remains’, which I think is incredibly apt.”

The House of Commons has a history of honouring fallen MPs, with a plaque unveiled in 2017 to commemorate the late Labour MP Jo Cox, who tragically lost her life in her Batley and Spen constituency in June 2016.

Other plaques that line the historic walls of parliament include those to MPs who lost their lives during the two world wars and those who were victims of IRA attacks.

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