Lothians West Labour MSP Jenny Young led a Members' debate at Holyrood marking the 10th anniversary of the death of Jo Cox. Jo Cox was a Labour MP who was murdered in 2016 outside a library in Birstall where she was about to hold a constituency surgery in her Batley and Spen constituency.
Young's speech honoured Jo's life and work, as well as her legacy. The Jo Cox Foundation was set up by Jo's friends and family in the wake of her death to champion the ideals Jo spent her life fighting for.
Speech Highlights
Commenting, Scottish Labour MSP Jenny Young said: “Jo was a powerful advocate for women’s involvement in our Labour movement, and a champion of respectful and inclusive politics.”
“I was pleased to lead this debate in Holyrood celebrating Jo’s life, work and legacy. At the start of this new parliamentary session, we must all come together and raise the standard of debate in our parliament and public life.”
“Jo’s words are more important now than ever – we are far more united and have far more in common than that which divides us.”
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