The grieving daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess will meet Boris Johnson tomorrow as she takes up her father’s crusade with the Children’s Parliament.
Actress Katie Amess has agreed to become patron of the scheme to get kids aged seven to 11 more involved in politics.
Katie, 36, said: "This is an incredible initiative whereby children of primary school age can discuss adult issues and send their views directly to the heart of the British Parliament.
“From the absolute tragedy of my father's death, we must ensure that democracy and freedom of speech prevail.
“Whilst I am an actress and not a politician, I am so proud to be a part of this initiative and in his memory, will do all I possibly can to ensure its success."
She also vowed to keep up her father’s work in pressing for youngsters to learn more about democracy in classrooms.
"Like my father, I would like to see democracy and parliamentary process taught in schools,” said Katie.
Conservative Sir David had been due to co-host the online Children’s Parliament on October 29 - two weeks after his brutal death.
The event went ahead with 270 children from Penzance, Edinburgh, London and Manchester meeting virtually to discuss climate change, Covid-19 response and technology in a 90-minute session.
Sir David, 69, was stabbed to death in an alleged terror attack while holding a constituency surgery in Essex on October 15.
Ali Harbi Ali, 25, from Kentish Town, North London, has pleaded not guilty to Sir David’s murder and preparing acts of terrorism.
A by-election in Sir David’s Southend West constituency takes place on Thursday to choose his successor.
Labour, the Lib Dems and Greens are not fielding candidates as a mark of respect.
