MPS could be set to be offered more private security after the killing of Conservative MP Sir David Amess.

The 69-year-old died after being stabbed multiple times during a meeting with his constituents in Essex on Friday (October 15).

MPs’ security is being reviewed again as a result of his death despite a tightening of measures since the death of another MP, Jo Cox, who was shot on a way to a constituents surgery.

On Friday Worcester's MP, Robin Walker, said time should be taken to decide how to best protect politicians so that they could hold events like surgeries.

Now Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, speaking to Sky News, has suggested private security is the most “likely” option, rather than police.

It is understood MPs can already request private security for their surgeries but it has been suggested the option is currently only available if there is a specific threat, on recommendation of police.

Asked if plainclothes police should be at MPs’ surgeries, Mr Raab said: “It depends on the individual.

“I think we’re more likely to look at things like private security guards, there’s already I believe money available for that.”

Yesterday it had appeared the government was looking more at police protection for MPs at their constituency surgeries.

When the Home Secretary was asked on the channel if MPs could get the kind of close police protection that they receive in Westminster Priti Patel said: "All these issues and options are in consideration right now."

MP for Worcester, Robin Walker, said on Friday: "Colleagues across the house will be horrified to see that we have seen another attack of this nature following the death of Jo Cox in 2016.

"It is important we take the time to mourn David and think about how we protect politicians being able to engage with their constituents. I will be going ahead with my surgeries."

Harriett Baldwin, MP for West Worcestershire, said: "Words cannot express how heartfelt my condolences are for Sir David’s family and friends and my thoughts and prayers are with them all.”

Nigel Huddleston, MP for Mid Worcestershire, added: "My thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family in this immensely sad time.”