Our tribute must be to confront those spreading hatred and division – Corbyn’s message after Jo Cox’s murderer convicted

Jo Cox

This is the statement from Jeremy Corbyn after Jo Cox’s murderer was found guilty at the Old Bailey.

“Jo Cox believed passionately that all people can achieve their full potential given the opportunity. Her murder was an attack on democracy, and has robbed the world of an ambassador of kindness and compassion.”

“Jo’s values were lived out in her last moments, when she bravely put the safety of her staff before her own. Jo is someone the Labour Party will forever be extremely proud of. The single biggest tribute we can pay to Jo and her life will be to confront those who wish to promote the hatred and division that led to her murder.”

“Jo was a loving mother and wife. I hope that the verdict has delivered some sense of justice to those grieving, particularly Jo’s family, who all of our thoughts are with at this time.”

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