THE Prime Minister will consider recognising murdered aid worker Alan Henning with a national honour.

David Cameron was responding to a request from Worsley and Eccles South MP, Barbara Keeley, for a permanent tribute, during prime minister’s questions yesterday.

Mr Henning was captured by Islamic State militants in Syria after setting off on a convoy from Bolton with the aim of delivering aid to the war-torn nation.

Earlier this month a video was put online which showed the brutal beheading of the father-of-two.

Speaking in the commons, Ms Keeley said: “People from across this country have told me that they believe this noble sacrifice should be recognised in some way by a national honour and by support for his widow and children.”

Describing the idea as a “very good suggestion,” Mr Cameron added: “I will look very carefully at the suggestion you make because I think you’re absolutely right that Alan Henning was a hero.

"He went to serve others, he went with no thought of his own safety, but it was about helping other people in their time of need.”