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MP Jo Cox: Birthday tributes planned worldwide MP Jo Cox: Birthday tributes planned worldwide
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Events are taking place around the world to mark the birthday of killed MP Jo Cox.Events are taking place around the world to mark the birthday of killed MP Jo Cox.
The Labour MP and mother of two was shot and stabbed in Birstall, West Yorkshire, on Thursday.The Labour MP and mother of two was shot and stabbed in Birstall, West Yorkshire, on Thursday.
Organisers said the events, on what would have been her 42nd birthday, would "show the world we have more in common than that which divides us".Organisers said the events, on what would have been her 42nd birthday, would "show the world we have more in common than that which divides us".
Tributes are planned in New York, Paris, London and in Mrs Cox's Batley and Spen constituency.Tributes are planned in New York, Paris, London and in Mrs Cox's Batley and Spen constituency.
Hundreds are also expected to attend events in Washington DC, Auckland and Dublin. More on this story and others in Leeds and West Yorkshire
Hundreds are also expected to attend events in Washington DC, Dublin, Brussels, Oslo, Buenos Aires and Beirut.
Mrs Cox's husband, Brendan, tweeted: "Today would have been Jo's birthday. If you can, please join us this afternoon to celebrate her life & legacy."Mrs Cox's husband, Brendan, tweeted: "Today would have been Jo's birthday. If you can, please join us this afternoon to celebrate her life & legacy."
People are set to gather in London's Trafalgar Square from 16:00 BST. An event is scheduled to begin at the same time in the market square in Batley, West Yorkshire.People are set to gather in London's Trafalgar Square from 16:00 BST. An event is scheduled to begin at the same time in the market square in Batley, West Yorkshire.
Organisers said on Facebook the aim was to "come together to celebrate Jo's warmth, love, energy and passion... and her belief in the humanity of every person in every place, from Batley and Spen to Aleppo and Darayya". One of the first of the day's events is to take place in Australia, where people are due to gather in Macquarie Place in Sydney.
Tim Dixon, a friend of Mrs Cox who plans to attend the event in Trafalgar Square, said there were events planned worldwide, including those in Brussels, Oslo, Buenos Aires and Beirut. Organiser Nic Seton, who was a neighbour of the MP when he lived on a houseboat in London in 2010, said a group would gather "to celebrate Jo's life".
"Jo symbolised something about this moment, where we are, that people want to come together and rise up in love over hate and hope over fear and I think there's something that she's touched very deeply in people's hearts, that goes well beyond Britain," he said. "When I saw that these events were happening in other places I turned to a few friends and I've been overwhelmed by the support that I've received and the number of people who have said they would be here tonight," he said.
Tim Dixon, a friend of Mrs Cox who plans to attend the event in London's Trafalgar Square, said: "Jo symbolised something about this moment, where we are, that people want to come together and rise up in love over hate and hope over fear.
"I think there's something that she's touched very deeply in people's hearts that goes well beyond Britain."
Speakers at the London event will include Malala Yousafzai, who will highlight some of the causes Jo supported.Speakers at the London event will include Malala Yousafzai, who will highlight some of the causes Jo supported.
That will be preceded by a floating commemoration on the River Thames which will depart from the house boat community where Mrs Cox and her family lived.That will be preceded by a floating commemoration on the River Thames which will depart from the house boat community where Mrs Cox and her family lived.
A moment of silence will be observed at 16:25 BST in London and around the world, organisers said.A moment of silence will be observed at 16:25 BST in London and around the world, organisers said.
Parliament was recalled on Monday to remember Mrs Cox, who was described as "perfect" by her family.Parliament was recalled on Monday to remember Mrs Cox, who was described as "perfect" by her family.
As he led the tributes in a packed House of Commons, Speaker John Bercow said Mrs Cox had "outstanding qualities... she was caring, eloquent, principled and wise".As he led the tributes in a packed House of Commons, Speaker John Bercow said Mrs Cox had "outstanding qualities... she was caring, eloquent, principled and wise".
A white and a red rose were placed in Mrs Cox's usual place on the Labour benches.A white and a red rose were placed in Mrs Cox's usual place on the Labour benches.
After her death, her friends set up a fundraising page, with proceeds to be divided between causes she had supported.After her death, her friends set up a fundraising page, with proceeds to be divided between causes she had supported.
Her husband Brendan praised the public's "incredible generosity" after donations to the fund topped £1m.Her husband Brendan praised the public's "incredible generosity" after donations to the fund topped £1m.
Mrs Cox was attacked outside a library on her way to a constituency surgery.Mrs Cox was attacked outside a library on her way to a constituency surgery.
Thomas Mair, 52, from Birstall, has been charged with murder, grievous bodily harm, possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence and possession of an offensive weapon.Thomas Mair, 52, from Birstall, has been charged with murder, grievous bodily harm, possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence and possession of an offensive weapon.