Prime minister pays tribute to Sir David Amess after killer convicted

Politicians call for focus to be put on slain MP's life and work - rather than on deeds of his murderer

Boris Johnson has joined MPs and others in paying tribute to Sir David Amess, with several stressing the importance of focusing on the Conservative backbencher's life and work rather than the deeds of his murderer.

In a tweeted statement, Johnson called Amess, who was killed last October by Ali Harbi Ali in an Islamist-inspired terrorist attack, a beloved colleague, public servant and friend who championed the city of Southend in everything he did", saying his thoughts were with Amess's family.