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Former soap star Tracy Brabin sheds tears during emotional tribute to Jo Cox at Labour Party conference

She was chosen over the weekend to stand in the Batley and Spen by-election prompted by Jo Cox’s killing in June

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FORMER soap actress Tracy Brabin broke down in tears yesterday – as tributes poured in for late Labour MP Jo Cox.

The ex-Corrie, EastEnders and Emmerdale star was chosen over the weekend to stand in the Batley and Spen by-election prompted by Jo Cox’s killing in June.

Former soap actress Tracy Brabin - standing for Jo Cox's seat - broke down in tears during the tribute to her friend
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Former soap actress Tracy Brabin - standing for Jo Cox's seat - broke down in tears during the tribute to her friendCredit: PA:Press Association

She struggled to hold back the tears yesterday as former Shadow Minister Rachel Reeves urged the party to unite out of dedication to the murdered MP.

Ms Reeves, who encouraged Jo Cox to stand for Parliament, urged party members to treat each other as “comrades”.

A moving tribute at the party conference in Liverpool included a video dedicated to Mrs Cox’s achievements – and ended with a long standing ovation.

She was joined by comedian and Labour Party member Eddie Izzard
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She was joined by comedian and Labour Party member Eddie IzzardCredit: Reuters
Jeremy Corbyn was joined by his deputy Tom Watson as the two put on a rare show of unity
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Jeremy Corbyn was joined by his deputy Tom Watson as the two put on a rare show of unityCredit: Reuters
Leadership hopeful Owen Smith was also in attendance
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Leadership hopeful Owen Smith was also in attendanceCredit: Getty Images
British Labour Party politician Baroness Royall starts a minute of applause in honour of murdered Jo
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British Labour Party politician Baroness Royall starts a minute of applause in honour of murdered JoCredit: Getty Images
The Baroness pictured on the verge of tears
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The Baroness pictured on the verge of tearsCredit: Getty Images
Eddie and Tracy join in during the emotional tribute
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Eddie and Tracy join in during the emotional tributeCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
With his head bowed, Eddie looked a lot some sombre than usual
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With his head bowed, Eddie looked a lot some sombre than usualCredit: Getty Images

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Jo's murder in June shocked the nation and provoked an outpouring of grief
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Jo's murder in June shocked the nation and provoked an outpouring of griefCredit: PA:Press Association
Rachel Reeves, MP for Leeds West, makes another speech in Jo's honour
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Rachel Reeves, MP for Leeds West, makes another speech in Jo's honourCredit: PA:Press Association
The audience provide a standing ovation
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The audience provide a standing ovationCredit: Reuters
Other members of the crowd got emotional during the tribute
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Other members of the crowd got emotional during the tributeCredit: Rex Features
But it wasn't all tears for Tracy
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But it wasn't all tears for TracyCredit: Alan Davidson
Corbyn looked delighted with the turnout and the level of support for the loved MP
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Corbyn looked delighted with the turnout and the level of support for the loved MPCredit: Reuters
He even posed with fans as the conference drew to a close
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He even posed with fans as the conference drew to a closeCredit: Getty Images

Ms Reeves said: “"We know that our party and our country face challenging times.

"But as we debate and debate passionately this week, on conference floor and at fringe meetings, we here, all of us, we have far more in common than that which divides us.

"Let's treat each other as friends and as comrades.

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