#ThankYourMP trends on Twitter after death of Jo Cox

Twitter users flooded the social network with messages about their local MPs following the killing of Labour MP Jo Cox.

The hashtag #ThankYourMP was used for many users to tell others of the work their MP does for the community.

Others flipped the hashtag and instead criticised MPs and the state of British politics.

The mood of hashtag users was largely positive.

Rob Ford was directly influenced by the death of Jo Cox to thank MPs for being "better than us"

James Asser paid tribute to Stephen Timms, who was stabbed by a constituent in 2010

Ian French praised Jacob Rees-Mogg for helping his autistic sons

Natasha Akhtar says she has first hand experience of the hard work MPs do

Paul Robinson said the hashtag was "a thin ray of light on a dark day"

Among other things, Gemma Cantelo thanked Stella Creasy for her taste in music

It's rare for politicians to find themselves being praised and many thanked Twitter users for their tributes.

Newcastle MP Chi Onwurah says she never entered politics for thanks, but appreciated the support

Margaret Ferrier says she found the Twitter response as "humbling"

Norwich MP Clive Lewis has been reminded "how humanity has the ability to turn tragedy into a source of strength"

Along with the uplifting messages, many disgruntled voters took the opportunity to complain about UK politicians.

Michael Graham used the hashtag to criticise MPs for their roles in warring nations

Tim Haselden accused his MP of driving him to "starvation or suicide"

Beth, who is disabled, hit out at her MP for wanting to cut her benefits

Ali was selective in the MPs he wanted to thank

Haidar Sumeri compared the MPs in the House Of Commons to chimpanzees

Phil Rogers hit out at his MP's lack of communication with constituents

Labour MP Jo Cox, 41, was killed in her constituency in Birstall, West Yorkshire on Thursday.

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