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Jo Cox: MP 'was preparing report on far-right nationalists' before she was killed

Police are investigating possible links to right-wing extremism in their investigation into the murder of Labour MP Jo Cox.

Here is what we know so far:

  • Police described the killing as a "targeted attack"
  • It was revealed police investigated two previous unrelated incidents in which Jo Cox received "a malicious communication of a sexual nature" at her Westminster office
  • The Times reports she was preparing a report on the dangers of far-right nationalists when she was murdered which she planned to publish on June 29
  • Tommy Mair has been charged with Mrs Cox's murder
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MP's death could spark debates on politicians' safety

Across the road from the House of Commons, there was an impromptu vigil for Labour MP Jo Cox who was gunned down in her constituency and killed.

She was one of 650 MPs who all open their offices to their constituents and her death will spark debates and reviews on the security of politicians.

ITV News Deputy Political Editor Chris Ship reports:

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