MP's tearful tribute to long-time friend Jo Cox

Labour MP Rachel Reeves, who knew Jo Cox for about ten years, said she had very many fond memories of her.

Paying tribute to the MP, she said: "It is ironic that after travelling the world to some of the damaged, war ravaged place in the world Jo died so near to her home. But she died doing the job that she loved in the place that she loved, representing the people that she loved."

"Jo was struck down much too soon so it now falls on all of our shoulders....to carry on Jo's work. To combat and guard against hatred, intolerance and injustice. To serve others with dignity and with love and that is the best way we can remember Jo and all that she stood for.

"Batley and Spen will go on to elect a new MP but no-one can replace a mother," she concluded as she broke down into tears.