Man charged with murder of British lawmaker says: “My name is death to traitors, freedom for Britain”
When asked his name in a London court, the man charged with the murder of British lawmaker Jo Cox said: “My name is death to traitors, freedom for Britain”. Thomas Mair appeared in Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with the murder of Cox, an attack that has shocked Britain and brought a temporary halt to campaigning ahead of next week’s referendum on European Union membership. Mair has been charged with...
Police probe far-right links in British MP murder
Britain’s prime minister urged on Friday (Jun 17) greater tolerance in public debate after the killing of lawmaker Jo Cox, as police said they were investigating the suspected attacker’s mental health and far-right links. Parliament also recalled MPs for a commemoration on Monday and, as a mark of respect, both sides in the EU referendum extended until Saturday a halt in campaigning before a hugely divisive vote on Jun 23....
British MP Jo Cox dies after being shot and stabbed
A British MP has been shot and killed in a daylight attack in her electorate in northern England. Labour legislator Jo Cox was attacked just before 1pm on Thursday (June 16) in Birstall, Acting Chief Constable Dee Collins of West Yorkshire Police said. She was pronounced dead by a doctor less than an hour later. A 77-year-old man was injured. A 52-year-old man has been arrested and Collins said police believe it is a “lone...
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