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Jo Cox MP dies after attack in West Yorkshire – latest updates Jo Cox MP dies after attack in West Yorkshire – latest updates
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Canada’s parliament has observed a minute of silence in memory of Jo Cox, AFP reports:
The gesture of respect was held at the opening of Question Period in the House of Commons, and was preceded by a tribute to Cox by opposition MP Nathan Cullen.
“A mom of two beautiful children, a friend, a dedicated Labour MP, a long advocate of human rights in Britain and around the world was murdered today,” he said, fighting back tears.
“Jo used her voice for those who have none, she dedicated her passion to those who needed it most. She harnessed her love even for those who [allowed] hate to consume them.”
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Wandsworth council says the turnout in the Tooting byelection was 42.5%.
A two-minute silence was observed at the count for Jo Cox.
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Claire Phipps
This is Claire Phipps picking up the live blog again.
Clearly, in the wake of the day’s terrible events, the result of the Tooting byelection has become very much a side issue.
But a declaration is expected soon and I’ll bring that to you here when it happens.
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Chris Johnston
That’s it from me - thanks for reading. My colleague Claire Phipps is taking over now and will bring you the result of the Tooting byelection.
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Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee has written about the killing of MP Jo Cox in a piece headlined: The mood is ugly, and an MP is dead.
This attack on a public official cannot be viewed in isolation. It occurs against a backdrop of an ugly public mood in which we have been told to despise the political class, to distrust those who serve, to dehumanise those with whom we do not readily identify.”
Related: The mood is ugly, and an MP is dead | Polly Toynbee
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Hillary Clinton statementHillary Clinton statement
Hillary Clinton, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, said:Hillary Clinton, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, said:
I am horrified by the assassination of British MP Jo Cox, murdered earlier today in her district in Northern England. By all accounts, she was a rising star. Her maiden speech in Parliament celebrated the diversity of her beloved Yorkshire constituency, and passionately made the case that there is more that unites us than divides us. It is cruel and terrible that her life was cut short by a violent act of political intolerance.I am horrified by the assassination of British MP Jo Cox, murdered earlier today in her district in Northern England. By all accounts, she was a rising star. Her maiden speech in Parliament celebrated the diversity of her beloved Yorkshire constituency, and passionately made the case that there is more that unites us than divides us. It is cruel and terrible that her life was cut short by a violent act of political intolerance.
It is critical that the United States and Britain, two of the world’s oldest and greatest democracies, stand together against hatred and violence. This is how we must honor Jo Cox -- by rejecting bigotry in all its forms, and instead embracing, as she always did, everything that binds us together. My thoughts and prayers are with her friends, her family, and the British people.”It is critical that the United States and Britain, two of the world’s oldest and greatest democracies, stand together against hatred and violence. This is how we must honor Jo Cox -- by rejecting bigotry in all its forms, and instead embracing, as she always did, everything that binds us together. My thoughts and prayers are with her friends, her family, and the British people.”
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Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn paid tribute to the MP Jo Cox at an impromptu vigil in Parliament Square in London.Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn paid tribute to the MP Jo Cox at an impromptu vigil in Parliament Square in London.
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My colleague Will Woodward in Sydney reports that prominent Australian Labor frontbencher Anthony Albanese called the killing of Jo Cox a “hate crime”, while Liberal cabinet minister Christopher Pyne said it highlighted the vulnerability of MPs: “It just really underlines how careful we all have to be.”My colleague Will Woodward in Sydney reports that prominent Australian Labor frontbencher Anthony Albanese called the killing of Jo Cox a “hate crime”, while Liberal cabinet minister Christopher Pyne said it highlighted the vulnerability of MPs: “It just really underlines how careful we all have to be.”
Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has also commented on Twitter:Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has also commented on Twitter:
Deeply shocked by the murder of UK MP Jo Cox. Our condolences, prayers and solidarity are with her family & the people of the UK.Deeply shocked by the murder of UK MP Jo Cox. Our condolences, prayers and solidarity are with her family & the people of the UK.
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Ben QuinnBen Quinn
The Labour MP overseeing the party’s polling day push in the Tooting byelection has spoken of how they found it “extraordinarily difficult” and momentarily halted their campaign after learning of the death of Jo Cox.The Labour MP overseeing the party’s polling day push in the Tooting byelection has spoken of how they found it “extraordinarily difficult” and momentarily halted their campaign after learning of the death of Jo Cox.
Clive Efford, the MP for Eltham, told the Guardian: “When the news came out and the announcement was made around five o’clock everyone downed tools in the campaign but we realised that the process has got to continue and people gradually gathered themselves and got back out on the campaign.”Clive Efford, the MP for Eltham, told the Guardian: “When the news came out and the announcement was made around five o’clock everyone downed tools in the campaign but we realised that the process has got to continue and people gradually gathered themselves and got back out on the campaign.”
He spoke about advice given to Labour MPs in the wake of the killing of their colleague. “We have been asked to contact, if we have any concerns, our local borough commanders or the security at the House of Commons, but it’s obviously difficult to know what to be concerned about until there is more details about what has happened.”He spoke about advice given to Labour MPs in the wake of the killing of their colleague. “We have been asked to contact, if we have any concerns, our local borough commanders or the security at the House of Commons, but it’s obviously difficult to know what to be concerned about until there is more details about what has happened.”
Additional police officers were on duty at the count centre in Wandsworth council’s civil suite, where a two-minute silence was held in memory of Cox.Additional police officers were on duty at the count centre in Wandsworth council’s civil suite, where a two-minute silence was held in memory of Cox.
Labour’s candidate, Rosena Allin-Khan, was widely expected to hold the seat vacated by London mayor Sadiq Khan, who brought in a 2,842 majority for the party at the general election.Labour’s candidate, Rosena Allin-Khan, was widely expected to hold the seat vacated by London mayor Sadiq Khan, who brought in a 2,842 majority for the party at the general election.
Allin-Khan, a mother of two who is deputy leader of Wandsworth council’s Labour group, is a junior accident and emergency doctor. Her campaign literature has made much of her mixed Polish and Pakistani heritage and her working class roots.Allin-Khan, a mother of two who is deputy leader of Wandsworth council’s Labour group, is a junior accident and emergency doctor. Her campaign literature has made much of her mixed Polish and Pakistani heritage and her working class roots.
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'She gave her life for this community''She gave her life for this community'
Hundreds of people packed into St Peter’s church in Birstall to remember Jo Cox in a service mainly of silence punctuated by readings, music and prayers.Hundreds of people packed into St Peter’s church in Birstall to remember Jo Cox in a service mainly of silence punctuated by readings, music and prayers.
The bishop of Huddersfield, the Rt Rev Dr Jonathan Gibbs, told the vigil: “She grew up in this community, she lived for this community, she served this community and, in the end, she gave her life for this community.”The bishop of Huddersfield, the Rt Rev Dr Jonathan Gibbs, told the vigil: “She grew up in this community, she lived for this community, she served this community and, in the end, she gave her life for this community.”
Friends, colleagues and people who said they had never even met Cox crammed into every pew, with others standing in all other available spaces. Among those who attended were many of Cox’s Labour colleagues, including Yvette Cooper, Dan Jarvis, Rachel Reeves, Caroline Flint and Mary Creagh.Friends, colleagues and people who said they had never even met Cox crammed into every pew, with others standing in all other available spaces. Among those who attended were many of Cox’s Labour colleagues, including Yvette Cooper, Dan Jarvis, Rachel Reeves, Caroline Flint and Mary Creagh.
Gibbs told the congregation: “None of us, I suspect, could believe the news when we heard it this afternoon. We still can’t believe it as we come tonight overwhelmed by shock and grief and a tremendous sense of loss but, above all, in many ways, we’re still numb.”Gibbs told the congregation: “None of us, I suspect, could believe the news when we heard it this afternoon. We still can’t believe it as we come tonight overwhelmed by shock and grief and a tremendous sense of loss but, above all, in many ways, we’re still numb.”
The bishop added: “There will also be great feelings of anger and hurt and pain. How we handle those feelings in our own lives and in our communities will be of great importance. We are now here for each other tonight.”The bishop added: “There will also be great feelings of anger and hurt and pain. How we handle those feelings in our own lives and in our communities will be of great importance. We are now here for each other tonight.”
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Times columnist Sathnam Sanghera makes a very valid point in this tweet:Times columnist Sathnam Sanghera makes a very valid point in this tweet:
These politicians paying tribiute to Jo Cox's work with Syrian refugees: how about providing sanctuary for the kids she fought so hard for.These politicians paying tribiute to Jo Cox's work with Syrian refugees: how about providing sanctuary for the kids she fought so hard for.
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My colleague Ben Quinn is at Wandsworth town hall for the count following the Tooting byelection held today.My colleague Ben Quinn is at Wandsworth town hall for the count following the Tooting byelection held today.
They're going to hold a 2 minutes silence for Jo Cox at 11pm at the Tooting by election count. pic.twitter.com/rQiI5py1kYThey're going to hold a 2 minutes silence for Jo Cox at 11pm at the Tooting by election count. pic.twitter.com/rQiI5py1kY
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Tim Roache, GMB general secretary, has given the union’s reaction to the killing:Tim Roache, GMB general secretary, has given the union’s reaction to the killing:
We’re heartbroken. Jo was a GMB member and a friend. She was a working mum who got up and went to work this morning, that’s all. That she won’t go home to her kids tonight is cruel and unfair. Our thoughts, love and condolences are with her family and friends. As her husband Brendan said, she’d want us to unite against the hatred that killed her. We will. Sleep well, sister.”We’re heartbroken. Jo was a GMB member and a friend. She was a working mum who got up and went to work this morning, that’s all. That she won’t go home to her kids tonight is cruel and unfair. Our thoughts, love and condolences are with her family and friends. As her husband Brendan said, she’d want us to unite against the hatred that killed her. We will. Sleep well, sister.”
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This comment piece by Alex Massie on the Spectator’s website has been getting quite a bit of attention online. Here’s a flavour:This comment piece by Alex Massie on the Spectator’s website has been getting quite a bit of attention online. Here’s a flavour:
Nigel Farage isn’t responsible for Jo Cox’s murder. And nor is the Leave campaign. But they are responsible for the manner in which they have pressed their argument. They weren’t to know something like this was going to happen, of course, and they will be just as shocked and horrified by it as anyone else...Nigel Farage isn’t responsible for Jo Cox’s murder. And nor is the Leave campaign. But they are responsible for the manner in which they have pressed their argument. They weren’t to know something like this was going to happen, of course, and they will be just as shocked and horrified by it as anyone else...
When you shout BREAKING POINT over and over again, you don’t get to be surprised when someone breaks.”When you shout BREAKING POINT over and over again, you don’t get to be surprised when someone breaks.”
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Raya JalabiRaya Jalabi
At the start of a US state department briefing in Washington DC today, spokesman John Kirby told reporters that officials were “shocked and appalled” by the killing of Jo Cox.At the start of a US state department briefing in Washington DC today, spokesman John Kirby told reporters that officials were “shocked and appalled” by the killing of Jo Cox.
“Of course we offer our sincere condolences to Ms Cox’s family and friends and all of the British people ... And obviously we’re going to refer you to UK authorities for this, who we understand are already investigating this heartbreaking incident,” he said. “But again, we thought it was important right at the top here to express our condolences for this terrible crime.”“Of course we offer our sincere condolences to Ms Cox’s family and friends and all of the British people ... And obviously we’re going to refer you to UK authorities for this, who we understand are already investigating this heartbreaking incident,” he said. “But again, we thought it was important right at the top here to express our condolences for this terrible crime.”
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Katie AllenKatie Allen
The governor of the Bank of England has paid tribute to MP Jo Cox as a “remarkable person” who dedicated her life to helping others.The governor of the Bank of England has paid tribute to MP Jo Cox as a “remarkable person” who dedicated her life to helping others.
Mark Carney had earlier cancelled a scheduled speech on the financial services sector to a dinner of City bankers in London after the news of Cox’s death. In swiftly drafted remarks, the governor expressed his condolences and hailed the Labour politician’s political and charity work.Mark Carney had earlier cancelled a scheduled speech on the financial services sector to a dinner of City bankers in London after the news of Cox’s death. In swiftly drafted remarks, the governor expressed his condolences and hailed the Labour politician’s political and charity work.
“On behalf of everyone at the Bank of England, I would like to express our horror at today’s events in West Yorkshire. Our thoughts, condolences and prayers are with Jo Cox’s husband, her two young children, her extended family and her colleagues,” Carney said.“On behalf of everyone at the Bank of England, I would like to express our horror at today’s events in West Yorkshire. Our thoughts, condolences and prayers are with Jo Cox’s husband, her two young children, her extended family and her colleagues,” Carney said.
“While I did not know Jo Cox personally, I knew many of you did and that many, many more knew what a remarkable person she was. Jo Cox dedicated her life to helping others,” Carney said, citing her work with Oxfam, the NSPCC, the Freedom Fund, international action to stop deaths in childbirth and her more recent role representing constituents in Batley and Spen.“While I did not know Jo Cox personally, I knew many of you did and that many, many more knew what a remarkable person she was. Jo Cox dedicated her life to helping others,” Carney said, citing her work with Oxfam, the NSPCC, the Freedom Fund, international action to stop deaths in childbirth and her more recent role representing constituents in Batley and Spen.
Carney added: “I have no doubt that this spirit will remain undimmed and such progress will continue. The best tribute that this room, this city and the country can give to the memory of Jo Cox is to renew our shared commitment whatever our differences to promote the common good in the United Kingdom and the world.”Carney added: “I have no doubt that this spirit will remain undimmed and such progress will continue. The best tribute that this room, this city and the country can give to the memory of Jo Cox is to renew our shared commitment whatever our differences to promote the common good in the United Kingdom and the world.”
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Steven MorrisSteven Morris
A man has been arrested in Exeter following an abusive call made to Ben Bradshaw, who is the city’s MP.A man has been arrested in Exeter following an abusive call made to Ben Bradshaw, who is the city’s MP.
Devon and Cornwall police said a 37-year-old man was held for questioning after a call was recorded at the Labour MP’s office at Westminster.Devon and Cornwall police said a 37-year-old man was held for questioning after a call was recorded at the Labour MP’s office at Westminster.
A police spokesperson said: “An abusive phone call to MP Ben Bradshaw was recorded on his office answering machine. The office contacted parliamentary police and Devon and Cornwall police. A 37-year-old man from Exeter is in police custody for interview.”A police spokesperson said: “An abusive phone call to MP Ben Bradshaw was recorded on his office answering machine. The office contacted parliamentary police and Devon and Cornwall police. A 37-year-old man from Exeter is in police custody for interview.”
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