Minute of silence in Canada parliament for slain British MP Jo Cox

Jo Cox was a campaigner for Britain to remain in the European Union.

Written by: Press Trust of India

Published: June 17, 2016, 2:22 AM IST

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Ottawa, Jun 17: Canada’s parliament yesterday observed a minute of silence in memory of British MP Jo Cox, who was killed in a shock daylight street attack. The gesture of respect was held at the opening of Question Period in the House of Commons, and was preceded by a tribute to Cox by opposition MP Nathan Cullen.

“A mom of two beautiful children, a friend, a dedicated Labour MP, a long advocate of human rights in Britain and around the world was murdered today,” he said, fighting back tears. “Jo used her voice for those who have none, she dedicated her passion to those who needed it most. She harnessed her love even for those who (allowed) hate to consume them.” (ALSO READ: British MP Jo Cox stabbed & shot by a suspected far-right nationalist)

.@nathancullen pays tribute to British MP Jo Cox who died tragically today. We send her family our condolences.https://t.co/BfVsIJNZWg

— Tom Mulcair (@ThomasMulcair) June 16, 2016

The killing of Jo Cox, 41, in Birstall in northern England has thrown campaigning for the referendum on Britain’s EU membership into disarray just a week before the crucial vote. Cox was a campaigner for Britain to remain in the European Union.