Sir David Amess: Prayers and peace for a minute as the Commons prepare to honor the slain Parliament

Photo: Sir David Amess spoke to me during one of the Prime Minister's questions in June. Choose: UK Parliament 

The House of Commons will honor Sir David Amess today.

The dawn of prayer can be seen in a moment of silence this afternoon - and politicians can measure their memory of a Conservative MP.

Most of the deliberate times of the day will be rescheduled.

Sir David died after being stabbed during a surgical procedure he underwent in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, on Friday.

The memorial service is due to the state taken from Westminster Abbey from 6pm, however the closed road area will be much easier to open for MPs and peers.

Meanwhile, an e-mail of consolation is placed inside the House of Commons Library, above Westminster Hall and Portcullis House.

On Sunday evening, relatives of Sir David himself said they were "heartbroken" by what had happened, and described his death as "merciless and violent".

Police continue to suspect the terrorist suspect

In a statement, his wife, his four daughters and his son said: "He is strong and courageous is the straightforward way to describe David. He has turned into a patriotic and peaceful person.

"We therefore urge people to differentiate their differences and show kindness and love for all. This is an easy way forward.

"Regardless of your racial, religious, or political background, be patient and try.

"As a circle of relatives, we want to see why this happened. No one should die this way. Nobody."

Remembering Sir David Amess

Police arrested a 25-year-old boy at the scene where Sir David lost his life on suspicion of murder, it was understood Sky News would be named Ali Harbi Ali, and officials were given a warrant to arrest him until October 22.

He is the son of a top Somali official, Sky News understands.

A spokesman for the Somali Embassy in China also indicated that the suspect was the nephew of the Somali ambassador to China, Awale Kullane.

Police were patrolling London homes related to the anti-terrorism investigation, and they were responsible for the visual effects of what appears to be evidence from addresses.

Patel: Members of Parliament may want to seek police safety

Earlier on Sunday, Home Affairs Secretary Priti Patel advised Sky News that MPs could seek protection from police during the post-attack operation, after a dispute arose over their safety.

National Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle also said they would like to have discussions within the next few days of Member Safety, as well as any steps to be taken.

Sir David, who turned sixty-nine years old antique and father of five, was a Member of Parliament for almost forty years.

His circle of relatives has called on the general public to help his cause, including the marketing campaign that makes Southend-on-Sea city.