Mims Davies MP on the tragic death of Labour MP Jo Cox:
Very sad day and simply devastating today for Jo Cox's family, staff, friends and politics in this Country.
Absolutely heartbreaking to bear witness to the loss of a lovely lady doing her job and serving her community.
As Chair of the All Party Women in Parliament group, we feel especially sad for our fellow Parliamentarians who have lost a true friend, valued colleague & who most importantly was a wife and mother who has been lost to a precious family.
Our thoughts are with all who feel this loss so greatly. It takes great courage to stand up and be counted in the name of public service and there are large sacrifices. But the loss of your life simply is never an additional price that could or should ever be paid.
God bless you, Jo.