The comments made by Shabana Mahmood, the Home Secretary, on 16 June 2026.
Today marks 10 years since the murder of Jo Cox. My thoughts today are with her beautiful family and her many friends.
I remember Jo as a fearless campaigner, and a passionate voice for the people of Batley and Spen.
In her maiden speech, she gave us those famous words that we will never forget: “we have far more in common than that which divides us”.
Her words are more important now than they were even then.
Political violence, and any attempt to harm those in public life, can never be tolerated.
We owe it to Jo’s memory to ensure that anyone, from any background, can step forward to serve without fear.