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Vigils to be held across the Midlands to remember Jo Cox MP

A number of vigils are going to be held across the Midlands to remember Jo Cox MP.

The Labour MP died after being shot and stabbed in the street in Birstall, West Yorkshire, yesterday afternoon.

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West Mercia police contact local MPs after Jo Cox death

Floral tributes left in Birstall, West Yorkshire Credit: PA

West Mercia police has revealed that they are in the process of contacting all of their local MPs after the death of Jo Cox MP.

The 41-year-old was shot and stabbed in the street in Birstall, West Yorkshire, yesterday afternoon.

In a joint statement, West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion, and Amanda Blakeman, Assistant Chief Constable for Warwickshire Police and West Mercia Police said:

It’s believed the attack on Jo Cox was an isolated incident, and we would like to reassure local communities that there is no intelligence to suggest otherwise.

All of our local MPs are being contacted individually to ensure they have no safety concerns. Safer Neighbourhood Teams have also been briefed this morning, and will be calling at the offices of local MPs today for visibility and reassurance.

– Joint West Mercis police statement

Coventry Council leader pays tribute to 'passionate' Jo Cox MP

Jo Cox MP Credit: PA

The Leader of Coventry City Council has paid tribute to Labour MP Jo Cox who died after being shot and stabbed in the street in Birstall, West Yorkshire.

Councillor George Duggins said:

The shocking news that such a bright and passionate MP has been taken from us in such a cruel way is difficult to comprehend.

Jo was, by all accounts, a great local MP, absolutely committed to doing the job she loved and this tragic news has had an impact on so many people.

Every politician – at local and national level – does their job because they want to make a difference to the lives of the people they represent and it’s particularly horrifying that Jo was doing just that on the day she was killed.

– Councillor George Duggins

The flag at the Council House is flying at half mast today and a book of condolences will be available in Council House reception for people to pay their own tribute to Jo.

Nottingham vigil to be held for Jo Cox MP

Floral tributes are left in Parliament Square, London Credit: PA

A vigil is going to be held in Nottingham tomorrow evening to remember Labour MP Jo Cox, who was fatally shot and stabbed in her own constituency yesterday.

The vigil will be held at the Forest Recreation Ground at 7pm on Saturday (18 June).

Vigil organisers said:

Jo believed in a better world and she fought for it every day of her life with an energy, and a zest for life that would exhaust most people.

A candlelit vigil to remember Jo's life and fight against the growing darkness of hate.

If you can't make it please light a candle for Jo in your own house and take a moment to think about love.

– Vigil organisers

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Midlands MPs pay tribute to Jo Cox MP

Labour MP Jo Cox Credit: PA

MPs from the Midlands have been tweeting their tributes to Labour MP Jo Cox, who has died after she was shot on the street in Birstall, West Yorkshire.

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