REDDITCH MP Rachel Maclean wants to continue face-to-face meetings with constituents following the tragic death of Conservative MP Sir David Amess.

Sir David, aged 69, MP for Southend West, died after being stabbed several times at a constituency surgery at a church in Leigh-on-Sea in Essex on Friday October 15.

His tragic death has pulled into sharp focus questions around the security of MPs as they go about their business of meeting constituents at surgeries and events.

Sir Amess' death comes five years after the murder of Labour MP Jo Cox who was killed in her constituency.

Rachel has welcomed the review into MP's security but said she is opposed to any measure that stops her from meeting face-to face with her constituents.

The Redditch MP said: “We cannot allow the senseless violence that tragically ended Sir David Amess’ life stop us from being accessible to our constituents.

"Whilst it is right that there is a review into MPs security, and whilst for our safety and that of our staff we may need to consider enhanced security measures, I would not like to see measures introduced which would stop me from meeting face-to-face with my constituents.

"I am determined not to let what happened stop me from doing my job. That would threaten all that we hold precious about British democracy that I am proud to serve."

Tributes have poured in across the political spectrum for Sir David.

Paying tribute, Rachel said: “Sir David Amess was respected and liked across the House of Commons. He was able to work cross-party and he always showed great respect towards those who he disagreed with politically. If all MPs acted in this way then the House of Commons would be a much better place and our democracy would be stronger for it.”