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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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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.

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