That this Council:-
(a) notes the tragic murder of Jo Cox MP, who was killed in her West Yorkshire constituency whilst carrying out her duties;
(b) believes that this was an act of terror by someone who was filled with hate for democracy and decency, which was exacerbated by the current political climate in this country and the divisive rhetoric used by both mainstream and non-mainstream far-right political parties; and
(c) resolves to work in the spirit of Jo Cox to work together with politicians of all colours who want to stand up for the vulnerable and fight against injustice and hate.
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Murder of Jo Cox MP |
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15.1 |
It was formally moved by Councillor Joe Otten, and formally seconded by Councillor Penny Baker, that this Council:- |
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(a) notes the tragic murder of Jo Cox MP, who was killed in her West Yorkshire constituency whilst carrying out her duties;
(b) believes that this was an act of terror by someone who was filled with hate for democracy and decency, which was exacerbated by the current political climate in this country and the divisive rhetoric used by both mainstream and non-mainstream far-right political parties; and
(c) resolves to work in the spirit of Jo Cox to work together with politicians of all colours who want to stand up for the vulnerable and fight against injustice and hate. |
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15.2 |
Whereupon, it was formally moved by Councillor Jayne Dunn, and formally seconded by Councillor Mark Jones, as an amendment, that the Motion now submitted be amended by the deletion of paragraphs (b) and (c) and the addition of new paragraphs (b) to (d) as follows:- |
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(b) recognises the significant contributions Jo Cox made in her professional and political career, in particular in her work on international development in standing up for the most vulnerable around the world and her association with Hope Not Hate, fighting against discrimination and racism;
(c) will continue to support the causes set out above as appropriate; and
(d) sends its heartfelt condolences to Jo Cox’s family, friends and colleagues. |
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15.3 |
On being put to the vote, the amendment was carried. |
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15.4 |
The original Motion, as amended, was then put as a Substantive Motion in the following form and carried:- |
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RESOLVED: That this Council:-
(a) notes the tragic murder of Jo Cox MP, who was killed in her West Yorkshire constituency whilst carrying out her duties;
(b) recognises the significant contributions Jo Cox made in her professional and political career, in particular in her work on international development in standing up for the most vulnerable around the world and her association with Hope Not Hate, fighting against discrimination and racism;
(c) will continue to support the causes set out above as appropriate; and
(d) sends its heartfelt condolences to Jo Cox’s family, friends and colleagues.
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