Jo Cox: Tributes pour in on social media for Labour MP murdered in West Yorkshire

Tributes have been pouring in from British politicians after Labour MP Jo Cox was murdered in Birstall, West Yorkshire on 16 June. The MP for Batley and Spen was shot in her constituency and 52-year-old Thomas Mair has been arrested in connection with the attack.

Groups on both sides have suspended EU referendum campaigning following Cox's death and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has issued a statement in tribute to the politician. In it he said the Labour Paety and the "whole country will be in shock at the horrific murder of Jo Cox today". He said the MP was "universally liked" and said the party has "lost a much-loved colleague".

Prime Minister David Cameron called her a "committed and caring MP", while Yvette Cooper said "Cannot believe we have lost you". Labour MP Hilary Benn said she was "the best of humanity", while leader of the Liberal Democrats Tim Farron said "an attack on an elected representative is an attack on everyone".

IBTimes UK rounds up the tributes pouring into social media from British Parliament.

The whole of the Labour family, and indeed the whole country, is in shock and grief at the horrific murder of Jo Cox pic.twitter.com/obic5pOCS3
— Jeremy Corbyn MP (@jeremycorbyn) June 16, 2016

The death of Jo Cox is a tragedy. She was a committed and caring MP. My thoughts are with her husband Brendan and her two young children.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) June 16, 2016

One of liveliest, bravest & most passionate MPs. Thoughtful, creative, determined. Cannot believe we have lost you @Jo_Cox1
— Yvette Cooper (@YvetteCooperMP) June 16, 2016

I am utterly heartbroken at the news of the death of Jo Cox. This is a devastating attack on our peaceful society. An...
Posted by Tim Farron on Thursday, June 16, 2016

Devastated & heartbroken. Jo Cox was an inspiration, friend and sister. All my thoughts & prayers are with Brendan & her family
— Ruth Smeeth MP (@RuthSmeeth) June 16, 2016

We have lost a brilliant and compassionate friend in Jo Cox. Constituents have lost a champion. For her family it is just unbearable. RIP.
— Andy Slaughter MP (@hammersmithandy) June 16, 2016

Jo Cox. The horror and the sadness of this.
— Jonathan Coe (@jonathancoe) June 16, 2016

Truly terrible news about Jo Cox. My thoughts are with her family, friends, colleagues and constituents.
— AlexNeilSNP (@AlexNeilSNP) June 16, 2016

Jo Cox MP dead after shooting attack. she made her mark in parliament. A rising star on the labour benches. https://t.co/HPEsS1GEqo
— Graham Evans (@GrahamEvansMP) June 16, 2016

May you rest eternal Jo. We were all so proud to have known you and to call you our friend. You were the best of humanity.
— Hilary Benn (@hilarybennmp) June 16, 2016

So devastated at the loss of Jo Cox. My thoughts and prayers for her family
— Antoinette Sandbach (@ASandbachMP) June 16, 2016

Whole McC. family stunned by such sad news that brave Jo Cox @Jo_Cox1 has died of her injuries.
Prayers from us all for her family & friends
— Karl McCartney (@karlmccartney) June 16, 2016

Absolutely devastating news that Jo Cox MP was murdered whilst serving her constituents. My thoughts and prayers are with her family
— Andrew Stephenson MP (@Andrew4Pendle) June 16, 2016

Dear god no!!! Bless you Jo, love and deepest sympathies to your family and friends. #RIPJoCox
— Jason McCartney MP (@JasonMcCartney) June 16, 2016

Shocking and terribly sad news of Jo Cox' death. Awful. Prayers for her family at this time.
— Stewart Jackson MP (@Stewart4Pboro) June 16, 2016

Desparately sad news that Jo Cox MP has died, killed whilst doing her job. So sorry for her family. Thoughts and prayers with them
— Heather Wheeler MP (@HeatherWheeler) June 16, 2016

As a parent first, not just an MP, I mourn for Jo Cox. Truly sad for her family.
— Henry Smith MP (@HenrySmithMP) June 16, 2016

Deeply saddening to hear of tragic loss of a wife, mum and champion of people for her constituency, her country and people beyond RIP Jo Cox
— Chris Law MP (SNP) (@ChrisLawSNP) June 16, 2016

Jo Cox is the first MP to murdered since Ian Gow was killed by terrorists from the IRA in 1990. Utterly shameful attack on democracy.
— Ned Donovan (@Ned_Donovan) June 16, 2016

Jo Cox was a dedicated internationalist, passionate social justice campaigner, brilliant MP, & loving mother. Her death is too wretched. RIP
— Tristram Hunt (@TristramHuntMP) June 16, 2016

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