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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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MPs discuss safety following Jo Cox murder

Mourners gathered in Parliament Square today to pay tribute to murdered MP Jo Cox.

MPs from different parties paid tribute to Ms Cox as well as discussing the current political situation and the safety of politicians. One Conservative MP told how he wears a personal alarm.

Video report by ITV News Political Correspondent Libby Wiener.

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