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  Michael Nazir-Ali says he had 'no choice' but to leave Church of England

  Staff writer | Tue 19 Oct 2021 12:45 BST

  Former Church of England bishop Michael Nazir-Ali has defended his decision to join the Catholic Church.

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  Public are concerned about link between online porn and sexual violence against women and girls - study

  Staff writer | Tue 19 Oct 2021 11:57 BST

  A majority of UK adults fear that online porn is driving sexual violence against women and girls, a poll has found.

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  David Amess suspect was a 'polite and friendly' schoolboy, says former teacher at Christian primary

  Staff writer | Tue 19 Oct 2021 8:45 BST

  The suspect in the killing of Sir David Amess MP has been described as a "good boy" who gave no indication that he was "on course for anything other than a positive outcome", according to a former teacher at his Christian primary school in south London.

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  Darkness does not endure, says Archbishop at David Amess memorial service

  Staff writer | Tue 19 Oct 2021 7:10 BST

  The Archbishop of Canterbury has paid tribute to the "kindness, humour, grace and simply sheer goodness" of Sir David Amess at a memorial service joined by his parliamentary colleagues.

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  Sir David Amess' murder violated sanctity of the church in which it occurred - PM

  Staff writer | Mon 18 Oct 2021 17:46 BST

  Prime Minister Boris Johnson told MPs on Monday that Sir David was taken "in a contemptible act of violence".

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  Family of Sir David Amess visit Methodist church where he was killed

  Staff writer | Mon 18 Oct 2021 17:05 BST

  The family of slain MP Sir David Amess have visited the church where he was killed in a brutal stabbing attack last Friday.

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  Sir David Amess remembered as 'man of peace' by heartbroken family

  Staff writer | Mon 18 Oct 2021 11:55 BST

  The family of murdered MP Sir David Amess have paid a moving tribute in which they call for tolerance "whatever one's race, religious or political beliefs".

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  Suspect in David Amess killing named by police

  Staff writer | Sun 17 Oct 2021 11:33 BST

  Police have named the suspect in the killing of Conservative MP Sir David Amess as Ali Harbi Ali.

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  Sir David Amess remembered as a 'pro-life champion'

  Right to Life UK | Sat 16 Oct 2021 8:55 BST

  Since his election in 1983, Sir David has worked relentlessly over the years, championing initiatives in Parliament to introduce more protections for unborn babies and more support for women facing crisis pregnancies.

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  Murder of Sir David Amess declared a 'terrorist incident'

  Staff writer | Sat 16 Oct 2021 8:45 BST

  The Catholic MP was stabbed to death on Friday inside Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea as he met constituents.

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  Church leaders and politicians speak of 'profound sorrow' after murder of Catholic MP Sir David Amess

  Staff writer | Sat 16 Oct 2021 6:48 BST

  Tributes have continued to pour in for pro-life Catholic MP Sir David Amess after his tragic murder on Friday.