She was shot in her constituency, around Yorkshire.

Reports are that the attacker shouted "Britain First" before shooting (this is, as yet, entirely a rumour and AFAIK not present in the BBC's reporting) and apparently used a homemade firearm.

Jo Cox, 41, Labour MP for Batley and Spen, was left bleeding on the ground by her attacker. A 77-year-old man also suffered slight injuries.

A 52-year-old man was arrested near Market Street, Birstall, West Yorkshire Police said. The MP held a weekly advice surgery nearby.

The MP's death was confirmed at police headquarters in Wakefield.

Police said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the attack.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said the country would be "in shock at the horrific murder", describing the MP as a "much loved colleague".

He added: "Jo died doing her public duty at the heart of our democracy, listening to and representing the people she was elected to serve.

"In the coming days, there will be questions to answer about how and why she died.

"But for now all our thoughts are with Jo's husband Brendan and their two young children. They will grow up without their mum, but can be immensely proud of what she did, what she achieved and what she stood for."

Whats the big deal about this European Union vote anyway?

Inform a yank like myself.

Whats the big deal about this European Union vote anyway?

About half the population want to stay in the European Union, because it helps things like trading, judicial co-operation, political clout and defence. The other half disagrees, believing we have given away our national sovereignty to be partially governed by a relatively undemocratic and ineffectual institution.

The people voting to Remain are, by and large, voting to avoid economic troubles that would follow from leaving and to maintain our position of authority both in the world and in Europe. The people voting to Leave are, by and large, voting to regain our national sovereignty, give us back the powers to limit immigration from Europe and allow us to focus on our own priorities as a country.

Hope the piece of shit gets what he deserves.