Local MPs Pay Tribute To Jo Cox

17 June 2016, 07:17 | Updated: 17 June 2016, 07:43

Our local MPs have been honouring Labour MP Jo Cox, who died after being shot and stabbed outside her advice surgery in Birstall, West Yorkshire.

Many have taken to Twitter to express their condolences. 

Here follows a selection of the thoughts shared:

Daniel Zeichner @DanielZeichner

Heartbroken at loss of colleague Jo Cox. Thoughts with her family at this most difficult time.

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Stewart Jackson MP @Stewart4Pboro

Shocking and terribly sad news of Jo Cox' death. Awful. Prayers for her family at this time.

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Heidi Allen MP @heidiallen75

I have no idea what to say, poor, poor Jo.... Such a waste xxxx

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Lucy Frazer MP @LucyFrazerMP

Absolutely terrible news about Jo Cox. Thinking about her and her family.

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Matt Hancock @MattHancockMP

So terrible to hear the awful news about Jo Cox. Our thoughts & prayers are with you