Killer of UK Lawmaker Accused of Plotting to Kill an MP 2 Years Ago

A police van leaves Westminster Magistrates' Court after Ali Harbi Ali appeared charged with the murder of Southend West MP Sir David Amess, in London on Oct. 21, 2021. James Manning/PA

The man who was charged with the murder of Sir David Amess has allegedly been plotting to kill a member of Parliament since 2019.

Ali Harbi Ali, who was charged on Thursday with murder and preparation of terrorist acts, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on the same day.