Brutal murder of popular, grandiose Labour MP Joe Cox has sent shock waves throughout political establishment. Joe was unique, pertinacious, pragmatic talent destined to become political heavyweight, as she was kind, caring, easily approachable, an experienced charity worker who had worked in most troubled countries like Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria, yet met with violent death in one of the safest country imaginable.
It is time security is renewed, re-examined and MPs given protection they deserve, as ours is a free society, fundamental part of British democracy, MPs mingling with their constituents in free environment, unmatched anywhere in the world. No wonder many MPs have minders when they meet their constituents in their surgeries, helping constituents with immigration, housing and such problems politicians are best equipped to deal with.
No wonder Joe received unusually moving praise from politicians of every persuasion. Tooting by-election victor Rossina Ally Khan, front line A & E doctor, even refused to celebrate her victory, doubling the Labour majority of Sadiq Khan.
Joe entered HOC at the last general election, young 41 year old MP with two children who will never see their mother again. The motive behind killing is uncertain, although “Far Right” perception is suspected.
It is indeed a senseless killing that has generated genuine outpour of sadness at the loss of such a talent. This may discourage young, dedicated talent from entering Parliament.
Bhupendra M. Gandhi
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