Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke of the moment he was informed of the death of Conservative MP Sir David Amess, during a meeting with cabinet members in Bristol.
A separate memorial service is scheduled to be held later in Sir David’s constituency in Southend after he was killed last month.
In one Interview with BBC EssexMr Johnson said “people were absolutely devastated” at the news of his death, with some colleagues in tears.
“We are also very shaken by the consequences of what happened and call it ‘terrifying news’,” he said.
