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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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Jo Cox's family present in Commons to hear MPs' tributes

A white and red rose were laid on Jo Cox's empty seat in the House of Commons, Credit: ITV News/HOC

Jo Cox's husband Brendan and their two children were present in the House of Commons to hear tributes to the Labour MP, who was killed in her West Yorkshire constituency last Thursday.

Also seated in the gallery overlooking the chamber of the Commons were Mrs Cox's parents Jean and Gordon, sister Kim and other family members.

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