S&D Group: All our thoughts are with Jo Cox’s family and friends

S&D Group President Gianni Pittella said:
“We are all greatly shocked and saddened by the news of the horrific murder of UK Labour MP Jo Cox. Jo Cox had spent time working with the Labour Party in the European Parliament and was a powerful advocate of progressive causes. The thoughts of everyone in our Group are with her family and friends at this terrible time.”

Glenis Willmott, Leader of the UK Labour Delegation in the European Parliament, said:
"We are deeply shocked and saddened at this tragic news. Jo dedicated her life to public service, as an MP, a charity worker and an activist. She is fondly remembered by colleagues who worked with her in the European Parliament and she will be deeply missed. It is simply incomprehensible that something so horrific could happen to Jo while she was working hard to serve her constituents. Our thoughts are with her family at this horrendous time."