Reacting to the murder of Conservative Party MP, Sir David Amess, Ulster Unionist Party leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, said:

“The brutal murder of Sir David Amess has horrified everyone across the United Kingdom. This is heartbreaking news especially for Sir David`s loved ones, friends and Conservative Party colleagues. The tributes being paid to him from across all political parties demonstrate a huge level of respect for a thoroughly decent, hard-working constituency MP. It`s an absolute tragedy that he lost his life doing the job he loved, while serving his constituents.

“On behalf of the Ulster Unionist Party, I offer my deepest sympathies to Sir David`s family, friends and colleagues.”