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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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Lib Dems will not contest Batley and Spen by-election

The Liberal Democrats have confirmed they will not contest the by-election sparked by the death of Batley and Spen MP Jo Cox "as a mark of respect".

It comes after the Conservatives revealed they would not contest the seat held by Ms Cox, who died after being shot and stabbed in an attack in her constituency.

Party president Sal Brinton said: "[Party leader] Tim Farron, myself and the whole Liberal Democrat Party pass our sincere condolences to [her husband ]Brendan, their family and the wider Labour movement. Hate and fear will never win.

"An outstanding champion for the vulnerable and the dispossessed, who represented her community brilliantly, was taken from us all."

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

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