Jo Cox murder seen as boosting Britain’s pro-EU campaign
The murder of labour MP Jo Cox yesterday by a man shouting “Britain First” will hurt momentum for Brexit and reflect poorly on those campaigning to leave the European Union by linking them to a murderer, analysts have said.
With one week left before the EU referendum on 23 June, both the Remain and Leave campaigns decided to suspend their activities following Cox’s murder.
“It is right that we are suspending campaigning activity in this referendum, and everyone’s thoughts will be with Jo’s family and her constituents at this terrible time,” said David Cameron, the British Prime Minister who is supporting Britain’s continued membership of the EU.
Jo Cox vigil. London, 17 June.
