In pictures: Jo Cox tributes
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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
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
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"
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
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
In Parliament Square in Westminster mourners left messages of support for Jo and her family. One note said: "You can't kill democracy"
Vigils have been held in various places, including London, Glasgow and Aberavon
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and leader of the Scottish Labour Party Kezia Dugdale lit candles at the Glasgow vigil
Former Labour leader Ed Miliband joined members of the public during two minutes of silence in Parliament Square
UKIP leader and prominent Leave campaigner Nigel Farage was among those who left tributes in London
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 and messages adorn the houseboat which Mrs Cox and her family used as their London home
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
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
Mrs Cox's husband Brendan said his wife "believed in a better world and she fought for it everyday of her life"
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
Among the messages left in Birstall, one said: "Rest in peace. An inspirational lady"