Sadness and shock Tributes to Sir David

The reason people are so saddened is that he was one of the kindest, nicest people in politics Boris Johnson

The worst aspect of violence is its inhumanity. It steals joy from the world Rishi Sunak

This is a dark and shocking day. The whole country will feel it acutely

Sir Keir Starmer

David Amess was a kind, decent man and the most committed MP you could hope to meet David Cameron

A tragic day for democracy. My thoughts and prayers are with David’s family Theresa May

I always found him a courteous, decent and thoroughly likeable colleague

Tony Blair

Saddened and shocked, my condolences to his family and friends Gordon Brown

Heartbreaking news of a decent man who, for over 30 years, was a dedicated public servant Sir John Major

A great commonsense politician and a formidable campaigner with a big heart

Dominic Raab

‘David served the people of Southend with endless passion, energy and integrity’ Priti Patel

A great man, a great friend and a great MP killed while fulfilling his democratic role

Sajid Javid

We can’t cower to these sorts of attacks, but we’ve got to realise MPS are losing their lives Sadiq Khan

It is a deep blow to everyone who desires a peaceful and flourishing democracy

Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby

Thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and colleagues Duke and Duchess of Cambridge