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MPs return to Parliament in 'heartbreaking sadness' to pay tribute to Jo Cox

The House of Commons has met in "heartbreaking sadness" and "heartfelt solidarity" to pay tribute to Labour MP Jo Cox, Speaker John Bercow said as several parliamentarians broke down in tears.

The Batley and Spen MP and married mother-of-two was killed as she prepared to hold a constituency surgery on Thursday.

The tributes were followed by a service of prayer and remembrance at nearby St Margaret's Church - often referred to as the "parish church of the Commons".

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Brendan Cox thanks MPs' for 'kindness and compassion'

A white and red rose lie on Jo Cox's empty seat in the House of Commons. Credit: House of Commons

Jo Cox's husband Brendan has thanked MPs and staff for the "kindness and compassion" shown to her family as they attended to hear Commons tributes to the Labour MP.

He expressed his appreciation of colleagues "describing so well the Jo we love".

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