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Jeremy Corbyn leads tributes to killed MP Jo Cox Jeremy Corbyn leads tributes to killed MP Jo Cox
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Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has led tributes to MP Jo Cox, who has died after being shot in the street in her Batley and Spen constituency.Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has led tributes to MP Jo Cox, who has died after being shot in the street in her Batley and Spen constituency.
Mr Corbyn said the 41-year-old mother of two had "a lifelong record of public service and a deep commitment to humanity".Mr Corbyn said the 41-year-old mother of two had "a lifelong record of public service and a deep commitment to humanity".
MPs from across the political spectrum have spoken of their shock and grief at Ms Cox's death.MPs from across the political spectrum have spoken of their shock and grief at Ms Cox's death.
Prime Minster David Cameron said Parliament had "lost a great star".Prime Minster David Cameron said Parliament had "lost a great star".
Both official EU referendum campaigns have suspended activity as a mark of respect.Both official EU referendum campaigns have suspended activity as a mark of respect.
Mr Cameron said "This is absolutely tragic and dreadful news. My thoughts are with Jo's husband Brendan, their two children and their wider family.Mr Cameron said "This is absolutely tragic and dreadful news. My thoughts are with Jo's husband Brendan, their two children and their wider family.
'We've lost a great star, she was a great campaigning MP with huge compassion and a big heart."'We've lost a great star, she was a great campaigning MP with huge compassion and a big heart."
Mr Cameron was speaking during a visit to Gibraltar where an EU referendum campaign rally was cancelled.Mr Cameron was speaking during a visit to Gibraltar where an EU referendum campaign rally was cancelled.
Chancellor George Osborne said he was "incredibly sad" to hear the "shocking news".Chancellor George Osborne said he was "incredibly sad" to hear the "shocking news".
Home Secretary Theresa May said the pain Ms Cox's family and friends must be enduring was "unimaginable", adding: "Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this terrible time."Home Secretary Theresa May said the pain Ms Cox's family and friends must be enduring was "unimaginable", adding: "Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this terrible time."
Mr Corbyn said: "The whole of the Labour Party and Labour family - and indeed the whole country - will be in shock at the horrific murder of Jo Cox today.Mr Corbyn said: "The whole of the Labour Party and Labour family - and indeed the whole country - will be in shock at the horrific murder of Jo Cox today.
"Jo had a lifelong record of public service and a deep commitment to humanity. She worked both for Oxfam and the anti-slavery charity, the Freedom Fund, before she was elected last year as MP for Batley and Spen - where she was born and grew up."Jo had a lifelong record of public service and a deep commitment to humanity. She worked both for Oxfam and the anti-slavery charity, the Freedom Fund, before she was elected last year as MP for Batley and Spen - where she was born and grew up.
"Jo was dedicated to getting us to live up to our promises to support the developing world and strengthen human rights - and she brought those values and principles with her when she became an MP."Jo was dedicated to getting us to live up to our promises to support the developing world and strengthen human rights - and she brought those values and principles with her when she became an MP.
In Westminster: BBC political correspondent Chris Mason
Politics is a craft and a practice so easily scorned; for scorn is what democracy not only allows, but encourages.
But for all its many imperfections, it's a craft grounded in putting us, the people, in charge.
So, an attack on one of the people's representatives is felt by all here at Westminster desperately, desperately keenly.
Tonight, gaze up at the Palace of Westminster's Victoria Tower and you'll see the iron flagstaff hosts the Union flag at half mast.
Below it, in Parliament Square, a vigil.
A candle flickers.
Flowers are propped up against a flag pole.
MPs, parliamentary staff and civil servants mingle.
Westminster is so often associated with one thing. Noise.
Tonight, instead, a reflective quiet.
"Jo died doing her public duty at the heart of our democracy, listening to and representing the people she was elected to serve. It is a profoundly important cause for us all.""Jo died doing her public duty at the heart of our democracy, listening to and representing the people she was elected to serve. It is a profoundly important cause for us all."
He said Ms Cox was "universally liked at Westminster, not just by her Labour colleagues, but across Parliament".He said Ms Cox was "universally liked at Westminster, not just by her Labour colleagues, but across Parliament".
He added: "In the coming days, there will be questions to answer about how and why she died. But for now all our thoughts are with Jo's husband Brendan and their two young children. They will grow up without their mum, but can be immensely proud of what she did, what she achieved and what she stood for.He added: "In the coming days, there will be questions to answer about how and why she died. But for now all our thoughts are with Jo's husband Brendan and their two young children. They will grow up without their mum, but can be immensely proud of what she did, what she achieved and what she stood for.
"We send them our deepest condolences. We have lost a much-loved colleague, a real talent and a dedicated campaigner for social justice and peace. But they have lost a wife and a mother, and our hearts go out to them.""We send them our deepest condolences. We have lost a much-loved colleague, a real talent and a dedicated campaigner for social justice and peace. But they have lost a wife and a mother, and our hearts go out to them."
Labour's deputy leader Tom Watson said: "The whole of the Labour movement is devastated at Jo's death. We have lost a colleague so young who had much more to contribute to public life. She was our future.Labour's deputy leader Tom Watson said: "The whole of the Labour movement is devastated at Jo's death. We have lost a colleague so young who had much more to contribute to public life. She was our future.
"It is hard to comprehend how a compassionate, principled and beautiful person can be taken away from us so cruelly. It's even more devastating because she was doing what she did best - serving her constituents."It is hard to comprehend how a compassionate, principled and beautiful person can be taken away from us so cruelly. It's even more devastating because she was doing what she did best - serving her constituents.
"We grieve her loss. Our love and prayers are with Brendan and Jo's family.""We grieve her loss. Our love and prayers are with Brendan and Jo's family."
US Secretary of State John Kerry described the killing as an "assault on democracy".US Secretary of State John Kerry described the killing as an "assault on democracy".
He said: "I join you in expressing my deep sorrow that a young parliamentarian, who obviously was a young woman with an enormous talent, has been killed in the conduct of her duties with her constituency."He said: "I join you in expressing my deep sorrow that a young parliamentarian, who obviously was a young woman with an enormous talent, has been killed in the conduct of her duties with her constituency."
Former US Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who survived a shooting in 2011, said: "Absolutely sickened to hear of the assassination of Jo Cox. She was young, courageous and hardworking. A rising star, mother and wife."Former US Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who survived a shooting in 2011, said: "Absolutely sickened to hear of the assassination of Jo Cox. She was young, courageous and hardworking. A rising star, mother and wife."
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: "She was just doing her job. My heart breaks for her family."Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: "She was just doing her job. My heart breaks for her family."
Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron said he was "utterly heartbroken" at what was "a devastating attack on our peaceful society."Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron said he was "utterly heartbroken" at what was "a devastating attack on our peaceful society."
Former Mayor of London Boris Johnson described it as "appalling".Former Mayor of London Boris Johnson described it as "appalling".
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair said: "This is absolutely tragic. Such a pointless and savage act of hatred contradicts everything Jo lived for and worked for."Former Prime Minister Tony Blair said: "This is absolutely tragic. Such a pointless and savage act of hatred contradicts everything Jo lived for and worked for."
UKIP leader Nigel Farage said he was "deeply saddened".UKIP leader Nigel Farage said he was "deeply saddened".
Ms Cox, who entered Parliament at last year's general election died after the attack on Thursday afternoon.Ms Cox, who entered Parliament at last year's general election died after the attack on Thursday afternoon.
A 52-year-old man was arrested near Market Street, Birstall, West Yorkshire Police said. The MP held a weekly advice surgery nearby. Police said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the attack.A 52-year-old man was arrested near Market Street, Birstall, West Yorkshire Police said. The MP held a weekly advice surgery nearby. Police said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the attack.