Katie Amess
Katie Amess is the daughter of the late Sir David Amess, a Conservative MP who was tragically murdered in 2021. Since her father's death, she has become an advocate for safer political discourse and has spoken publicly about the impact of violence on families. Recently, she expressed her outrage over comments made by the rap group Kneecap, highlighting the dangerous nature of their rhetoric and its triggering effect on those who have experienced political violence.
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Katie Amess is the daughter of David Amess and has been advocating for an inquiry into her father's murder.
‘I shouldn’t have to fight for answers’: David Amess’s daughter on the MP’s murder and her fury at his friends and colleagues | Prevent strategy
United Kingdom· 2025-07-28
Kneecap apologised to Katie Amess, the daughter of Tory MP David Amess who was murdered in 2021.
‘They can’t stop us playing Glasgow’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-07-09
Katie Amess, the daughter of MP David Amess, criticized the trio's comments.
Kneecap’s Mo Chara appears on stage with tape over mouth after terrorism charge – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-23
Katie Amess, the daughter of MP David Amess, criticized the trio’s comments.
Kneecap say terror charge is part of ‘witch-hunt’ to prevent Glastonbury gig | UK newsUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-23
Katie Amess expressed her heartbreak over the footage related to her father's death.
Kneecap’s manager says rap trio ‘happy to meet’ and apologise to family of murdered MP – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-04
Katie Amess previously told BBC News NI that the band should apologise.
Kevin Rowland supports trio's freedom of speechUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-03
Katie Amess, daughter of Conservative lawmaker David Amess, has called Kneecap’s rhetoric 'abhorrent.'
Kneecap: Counter terror police investigate band over controversial videos, as more gigs cancelled
United States· 2025-05-02
Katie Amess, the daughter of the MP for Southend West, said it would be 'very dangerous' for Kneecap to perform at Glastonbury.
Kneecap row: police assessing ‘kill MP’ and ‘up Hamas, up Hezbollah’ footage | KneecapUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-01
Katie Amess expressed her shock at the dangerous rhetoric used by Kneecap and demanded an apology.
Kneecap apologise to families of murdered MPs over ‘dead Tory’ comments | KneecapUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-29Katie Amess, Sir David Amess’s daughter, expressed disbelief at the comments made by the band.
Kneecap ‘do not, and have never’ supported Hamas or Hizbullah – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-29
Katie Amess says she would be willing to meet the group and have a conversation with them.
Kneecap apologise to families of Sir David Amess and Jo CoxUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-28
Katie Amess, whose father Sir David Amess was an MP when he was murdered in 2021, said the rap group should apologise.
UK and Irish governments condemn alleged commentsUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-28