In pictures: Jo Cox tributes

People light candles at the tribute in Parliament Square on 17 June 2016 in remembrance of Labour MP Jo CoxAFP

People have been paying tribute to MP Jo Cox, who died after being shot and stabbed in her West Yorkshire constituency on Thursday, at various locations around UK

David Cameron, Jeremy Corbyn, Hilary Benn and Commons Speaker John Bercow in BirstallReuters

The large village of Birstall - where the 41-year-old was killed - played host to Prime Minister David Cameron and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn on Friday who paid a special tribute to Mrs Cox

David Cameron, Jeremy Corbyn and Commons Speaker John BercowPA

After laying flowers the two party leaders gave speeches praising Mrs Cox's abilities as an MP. Mr Cameron called her "one of our most compassionate campaigners", while Mr Corbyn described her as an "exceptional, wonderful, very talented woman"

Flowers are left close to where the MP Jo Cox was killed on 17 June 2016 in Birstall, United Kingdom.Getty Images

Birstall has become one of the focal points for tributes to the mother of two, who was widely regarded as a popular and dedicated MP

Lucy Powell MP, Jeff Smith MP, Paula Sheriff MP and ex-Labour councillor Karen RowlingGetty Images

Labour MPs Lucy Powell, Jeff Smith and Paula Sheriff and former Labour councillor Karen Rowling were also among the politicians to head to Birstall to pay their respects

A woman writing a tribute message to Jo Cox in Parliament SquareEPA

In Parliament Square in Westminster mourners left messages of support for Jo and her family. One note said: "You can't kill democracy"

Parliament SquareReuters

Vigils have been held in various places, including London, Glasgow and Aberavon

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon (centre) and Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale attend a vigil in George SquarePA

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and leader of the Scottish Labour Party Kezia Dugdale lit candles at the Glasgow vigil

Ed MilibandGetty Images

Former Labour leader Ed Miliband joined members of the public during two minutes of silence in Parliament Square

Nigel FarageReuters

UKIP leader and prominent Leave campaigner Nigel Farage was among those who left tributes in London

Members of the public attend a vigil in the Indian Muslim Welfare Society's Al-Hikmah Centre in Batley on 17 June 2016AFP

Mrs Cox was the Labour MP for Batley and Spen, and a vigil was held at the Indian Muslim Welfare Society's Al-Hikmah Centre in Batley. A book of condolence has been set up in Batley Town Hall

Flowers on top of a houseboat on the ThamesReuters

Flowers and messages adorn the houseboat which Mrs Cox and her family used as their London home

The union flag at half mast at Buckingham PalacePA

The flag was at half mast at Buckingham Palace on Friday morning. A palace spokesman said the Queen would write privately to Mrs Cox's husband

Yvette Cooper leaves a church in BirstallReuters

On Thursday, a service was held at St Peters Church in Birstall. Among the mourners was Labour MP Yvette Cooper, who said Mrs Cox was "one of liveliest, bravest and most passionate" MPs

Two women looking at flowers in Parliament Square, LondonReuters

Mrs Cox's husband Brendan said his wife "believed in a better world and she fought for it everyday of her life"

Nathan Cullen addresses fellow Canadian MPs

Meanwhile, Canadian MP Nathan Cullen, who was a friend of Jo Cox, broke down with emotion as he paid tribute to the late MP in Canada's House of Commons

A bunch of flowers with a written messages which says: "Thank you for all your hard work. Our thoughts are with your family and colleagues. You will be remembered for your tireless work for the less fortunate. Rest in peace. An inspirational lady."EPA

Among the messages left in Birstall, one said: "Rest in peace. An inspirational lady"