Sir David Amess MP (1952-2021): A God-fearing politician
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Mervyn Thomas2021-10-15T15:10:00
The Christian MP Sir David Amess has died after being stabbed inside a Methodist Church in Essex. Mervyn Thomas pays tribute to him
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