On Thursday, June 16, British Labour Party politician Jo Cox was attacked. She succumbed to injuries. Jo Cox opposed Brexit and supported Syrian refugees. Allegedly, her killer is a Brexiter.
The day before her death, Jo with her husband Brendan and kids sailed on a boat across the Thames holding an 'IN' flag in support of Britain staying in the European Union.
The MP was shot and stabbed in Birstall, near Leeds in northern England. The crime scene was sealed off by police.
Flags have been lowered as a mark of respect following the death of Jo Cox. The murder had an instant impact on the market situation. The pound started climbing, showing the maximum rise among currencies of ten developed countries. According to Bloomberg, chances of Brexit dropped considerably.
London's citizens pay tribute to Jo Cox. In the center of Birstall lots of floral tributes have been left in her memory.
UK Prime Minister David Cameron offered his condolences to Cox's family. On his Twitter account, he said that EU referendum campaigns were suspended.
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