Grieving husband of murdered MP Jo Cox says she will be an activist ‘forever’
Grieving husband breaks silence after tragic funeral of MP wife who was murdered in the street last month
THE grieving husband of murdered MP Jo Cox today paid tribute to his wife saying she will "forever be an activist".
Speaking the day after Jo's funeral, Brendan Cox described his wife as a "passionate force for good in the world".
Writing on Twitter, he added: "Jo would not want to rest in peace."
The devoted widower, who is also father to their two young children, was joined by hundreds of mourners as he laid Jo's body to rest yesterday at a private funeral service in her West Yorkshire constituency.
Jo's family said they had been "overwhelmed and touched by the love and support people have shown us".
In a statement released earlier this week, relatives said: "Knowing that so many people share both our grief and our determination to take forward Jo's legacy is a source of great strength at what otherwise feels like a very bleak time.
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"Now, particularly for the children, we have decided that Jo's funeral will be a very small and private family affair.
"Anybody from the local community who would like to pay their respects is welcome to gather along the areas outlined as we make this last journey.
Jo Cox's funeral was attended by hundreds of well-wishers lining the streets
The mum and devoted politician died on 16 June when she was attacked outside the library in the village of Birstall.
Thomas Mair, 52, has appeared at the Old Bailey in central London charged with her murder and is due to stand trial in November.
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