Helen Joanne Cox was a British politician who served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Batley and Spen from May 2015 until her murder in June 2016. She was a member of the Labour Party.
Jo Cox, a British Member of Parliament, was murdered in her constituency.
On June 16, in the year 2016, Jo Cox, a British Member of Parliament, was murdered in her constituency. This event is recorded as a Selected Events event in the history of June 16, a notable event in this corner of history.
Key Facts
- This event took place on June 16, 2016 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Selected Events event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 3 Wikipedia articles.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 31 May 2026.
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