Mourners line the streets to pay respects to murdered MP Jo Cox ahead of funeral

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Footage of a large crowd gathered in Batley town centre to pay their respects to murdered MP Jo Cox earlier today.

People in her constituency lined the streets in the Batley and Spen constituency to pay their respects ahead of a private funeral ceremony.

Jo Cox died on June 16 this year after being shot and stabbed multiple times in Birstall.

Thomas Mair, 52, is charged with murdering the politician and has been remanded in custody until his trial in November.