Ten years ago, Member of Parliament Jo Cox was tragically murdered by a far-right extremist. Her sister, Kim Leadbetter, now reflects on the lasting impact and important lessons for society.
It has been ten years since Jo Cox, a Member of Parliament, was tragically murdered. Her sister, Kim Leadbetter, now speaks about the lasting impact of this sad event.
Jo Cox was a Labour MP for Batley and Spen, the area where she grew up. She was a strong supporter of social justice and a mother of two young children.
On June 16, 2016, during a difficult political time, Jo was killed by a far-right extremist. She was shot and stabbed outside a library in West Yorkshire.
After this tragedy, her family created the Jo Cox Foundation to honor her memory. Kim Leadbetter also took over her sister's parliamentary seat.
A decade later, Kim Leadbetter shares thoughts on what we can still learn. She notes that extreme ideas and violence remain a concern in society.
