Mourners on why they are therepublished at 10:43 British Summer Time 15 July 2016
Sisters Maureen and Dorothy are in Batley to pay their respects.
They say the MP say "fought on behalf of everyone and that's why we loved her."
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Mourners on why they are therepublished at 10:43 British Summer Time 15 July 2016
People line the streets in Heckmondwikepublished at 10:36 British Summer Time 15 July 2016
Sue McGorrigan
BBC Local Live, LeedsPeople are now lining both sides of the road which runs through the centre of Heckmondwike.
Hundreds of men, women and children are expected to come to the town today to pay their respects to Batley MP Jo Cox.
The cortege is due any time now.
Mourners prepare for Jo Cox's funeralpublished at 10:23 British Summer Time 15 July 2016
Constituents and mourners are gathering to pay their respects to Batley MP Jo Cox.
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End of X postPeople gather in Heckmondwike for Jo Cox's funeralpublished at 10:10 British Summer Time 15 July 2016
Hundreds are expected to line the streets of Heckmondwike and Batley today as Jo Cox's funeral courtege slows to let constituents pay their respects.
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End of X postMembers of the public pay tribute to Jo Coxpublished at 10:02 British Summer Time 15 July 2016
People have been tweeting their messages about Jo Cox today.
It's the funeral of the Labour MP for Batley this morning. Here are some of the tweets from those paying their respects.
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End of X post 3Travel update: Delays in centre of Heckmondwikepublished at 09:57 British Summer Time 15 July 2016
BBC TravelIf you're planning to go to Heckmondwike today to see Jo Cox's funeral courtege, you should leave extra time to get there.
Traffic is already building up in the town centre.
There's heavy traffic on the A638 Westgate between the B6117 Market Street and Frost Hill.
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End of X postMPs from across the UK remember West Yorkshire's Jo Coxpublished at 09:41 British Summer Time 15 July 2016
MPs from across the country have been tweeting their messages about Jo Cox as she is laid to rest today.
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End of X post 3Jo Cox MP remembered as '21st century Good Samaritan'published at 09:33 British Summer Time 15 July 2016
At a memorial in Sr. Peter's church in Birstall, Jo Cox was described as a "21st century Good Samaritan" in a service held to remember her life.
Image source, PAThe Rev Paul Knight called her a "fervent advocate for the poor and the oppressed".
Mr Knight told the congregation: "Her humanity was powerful and compelling and we would do well to recognise her as an amazing example, a 21st century Good Samaritan."
International tributes to Jo Coxpublished at 09:25 British Summer Time 15 July 2016
Tributes to Jo Cox poured in from politicians and public figures around the world after her death.
Image source, PAUS Secretary of State John Kerry said the killing was "an assault on everyone who cares about and has faith in democracy".
Germany's government tweeted, external about the "sad and terrible news of British MP Jo Cox", adding that "our thoughts are with her husband and children".
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls said on Twitter, external that the assassination was an attack on the democratic ideal and called on people to "never accept that!"
#LoveLikeJo posterpublished at 09:08 British Summer Time 15 July 2016
This poster has appeared outside Jo Cox's constituency office in Batley.
Image source, Owen Humphreys/PA Wire
Image source, Owen Humphreys/PA WireTributes being paid to Batley MP Jo Coxpublished at 09:00 British Summer Time 15 July 2016
Sue McGorrigan
BBC Local Live, LeedsTributes are being paid to the Labour MP for Batley today on the day of her funeral.
These children at Carlton Junior and Infants School in Dewsbury have been telling us how Jo Cox inspired them.
Media caption, Pupils pay tribute to Jo Cox
Have a listen to this. This is Jo Cox talking to the BBC about her life and her love of life both as an MP and as an ordinary West Yorkshire wife and mum.
Media caption, Jo Cox herself in her own words.
Message of support to French victims from Brendan Coxpublished at 08:42 British Summer Time 15 July 2016
The husband of Jo Cox has tweeted about the terror attack in France on the day of his wife's funeral.
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End of X postWatch: Remembering Jo Cox on her birthdaypublished at 08:26 British Summer Time 15 July 2016
Last month a celebration of Jo Cox's life was held in Trafalgar Square on what would have been her 42nd birthday.
Speakers included her husband Brendan as well as Malala Yousafzai and Bill Nighy.
Batley MP Jo Cox is laid to rest todaypublished at 08:13 British Summer Time 15 July 2016
Sue McGorrigan
BBC Local Live, LeedsThe funeral of the Batley MP who was killed in her constituency takes place today.
Jo Cox who was 41 and married with two young children, died after she was shot and stabbed during an assault in the centre of Birstall.
Media caption, Look North Facebook video
Jo Cox's funeral will start at approximately 10:30 this morning.
The cortege will follow a route along the A638 in Heckmondwike towards a slow-down point on Westgate/Market Street.
The cortege will then continue towards Batley where shortly after there will be a further slow-down point on Market Place/Cambridge Street before it leaves Batley.
The funeral will be a private service for immediate family only, followed by a function for invited guests.
However, the family have arranged the route in order to allow members of the public to pay their respects.
Quote MessageWe have been overwhelmed and touched by the love and support people have shown us since Jo's death. We are deeply grateful to all who have reached out to us. 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".
Jo Cox's family
Good morning: Our live coveragepublished at 08:00 British Summer Time 15 July 2016
Sue McGorrigan
BBC Local Live, LeedsGood morning. Welcome to our live feed for West Yorkshire on Friday 15 July.
I'll be bringing you updates on the funeral of Batley MP Jo Cox, which takes place in her constituency today.
If you've got a picture or story you want to share, please email us at leeds.locallive@bbc.co.uk.