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Sir David Amess: 'MPs probably report less than we should' - Chris Bryant

Labour MP Chris Bryant says MPs "probably report less than we should" after receiving threats, as they are "painfully aware of how overstretched the police are".

A man has been arrested in connection with a death threat sent to the Labour MP. Mr Bryant said he got the death threat after calling for people to be kinder following the death of Sir David Amess.

18 October 2021

David Amess death

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Ali Harbi Ali

The day that 'sent shockwaves' through a community

Reverend Steve Tinning

'He was a charmer' - friend of Sir David Amess

Jurors were shown footage from a police interview where suspect said 'I killed an MP'.

Amess suspect told police 'I killed an MP'

Footage of plain-clothed police officers tackling Ali Harbi Ali to the ground

'Drop the knife': Bodycam shows Amess suspect arrest

Audio waveform over image of police cars near the Belfairs Methodist Church, 15 October 2021

The 999 call made after David Amess stabbing

Anna Firth MP

Newly-elected Tory MP pays tribute to Sir David Amess

A funeral service is held for the Southend West MP, who was stabbed to death in October.

Crowds line streets in honour of Sir David Amess

Boris Johnson

'Everybody was absolutely devastated'

Sir David Amess' dog Vivienne wins Westminster Dog of the Year Competition

Sir David Amess's dog wins Westminster award

Matt Jukes, Assistant Commissioner for the Metropolitan Police

Police appeal for more Amess murder witnesses

CCTV footage showing Ali Harbi Ali

CCTV of Sir David Amess killing suspect

MPs with bowed heads in House of Commons

Emotional parliamentary tributes to Amess

Boris Johnson

PM leads Commons tributes to Sir David Amess MP

Tricia Hillas

Minute's silence for Sir David Amess in the Commons

Sir David's wife Julia

Amess family visit church where he was killed

Chris Bryant MP

'Every MP has had vile threats to their lives'

Brendan Cox, husband of murdered MP Jo Cox

Brendan Cox: Amess' death took me back five years

Sir Lindsay Hoyle holding flowers in Leigh-on-Sea, 16 October 2021

We must learn from MP's hideous killing - Speaker

Priti Patel on the Andrew Marr Show

Patel: MPs' security measures 'being looked at'

People with candles at the vigil for Sir David Amess MP, 16 October 2021

Candlelit vigil in honour of MP Sir David Amess

Lindsay Hoyle dragged by both arms

Watch: Moment Speaker dragged to Commons chair

In a traditional part of the process, the successful candidate pretends to be reluctant to take up the role.

Correspondent Ben Chu

Quick take on Labour's energy plan

BBC Verify's Ben Chu on what to make of Labour’s plans to decarbonise UK electricity production.

Chris Mason and Mark Logan

Watch: Former Tory MP says he is backing Labour

The former Conservative MP for Bolton North East has told the BBC he now supports Labour.

Factory workers in Milton Keynes

Watch: Party leaders on the campaign trail

Political party leaders have been out and about campaigning ahead of the general election.

Keir Starmer

I want the highest quality candidates - Starmer

The Labour leader says he wants the "highest quality" candidates to put to the voters.

Carla Denyer

Greens launch campaign target of 'at least four' MPs

The Green Party of England and Wales launch their election campaign in Bristol.

Faiza Shaheen talking on BBC Newsnight

Labour candidate says she's been blocked from standing

Faiza Shaheen says she's was told she will not be Labour's candidate after allegedly liking antisemitic posts on X.

Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak tells Chris Mason: Yes, I am changing minds

The PM tells the BBC's political editor he is "thoroughly enjoying" himself out meeting voters in the election campaign.

Sir Keir Starmer wearing a suit and a brown tie

Not true Abbott barred from standing - Starmer

The Labour leader says no decision has been taken to bar Diane Abbott.

Keir Starmer

Starmer pleased Rayner has been 'vindicated'

Labour's leader says he always had confidence in his deputy with the row over her council house sale.

Ed Davey falls from a paddle board

Going, going, gone: Ed Davey takes a dip in Windermere

The Liberal Democrats leader was paddle boarding on Lake Windermere in the Lake District.

Rishi Sunak

Watch: PM criticises Sir Keir Starmer's campaign speeches

The prime minister accused Labour's Sir Keir Starmer of "not having the courage" to tell voters about Labour ideas.

Nigel Farage

Labour and Tories are both 'social democrats', says Farage

Nigel Farage was speaking in Dover, as part of his campaign for Reform UK.

Sir Keir Starmer

Starmer asked if there's a 'lack of enthusiasm' for Labour

Labour leader Keir Starmer is pressed on whether there's a perceived lack of enthusiasm for his party.

Rachel Reeves

Reeves: No return to austerity under Labour

The shadow chancellor is quizzed on her economic plans should Labour win the general election.

Rishi Sunak

Sunak 'disappointed' smoking ban bill did not get through

The PM says he "stepped up to do something that is bold" over his bid to phase out smoking.

Craig Mackinlay MP

Watch: Limb loss MP on his return to Parliament

Craig Mackinlay says he was met by "a storm" of noise when he returned to the House of Commons

Rishi Sunak

Oops! Sunak asks if Welsh are looking forward to Euros

On a campaign trip, the PM asks voters if they will watch the football tournament, even though Wales did not qualify.

Richard Tice

Tories 'terrified' of Reform Party - Richard Tice

The Reform Party leader says Rishi Sunak "bottled it" over calling a surprise general election for July.

Sir Keir Starmer

A vote for Labour is a vote to stop the chaos - Starmer

On the first full day of election campaigning the Labour leader says "nothing will change" if the Conservatives get back into power on July 5.