Posted on 06/16/2016 9:09:05 AM PDT by SSS Two
The MP for Batley and Spen, is in a critical condition after being shot and stabbed several times in her West Yorkshire constituency. Witnesses said the attack occurred after the MP became involved in an altercation involving two men near her weekly advice surgery. A Labour source confirmed Cox was shot and stabbed after she had concluded the drop-in session for constituents at about 1pm.
Cox suffered serious injuries and is in a critical condition. She was taken by helicopter to Leeds general infirmary.
Police also confirmed a man in his late 40s to early 50s nearby suffered slight injuries in the incident.
A 52-year-old man is under arrest. Police are also investigating reports the suspect shouted Britain first, a possible reference to the far-right political party, as he launched the attack.
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Riiiiiiiiiiiight.
“weekly advice surgery”???
Can this post be translated into American?
UPDATE: The MP has died...
But, but, Britain has strict gun control laws. This must be a joke.
It's the term the Brits use for a politician meeting with constituents.
strange term. It basically means office hours where an MP will meet with constituents face to face about any issues.
lotta strange terms over there.
these are the people that think beans on toast and lung pudding are culinary delicacies.
British term for what We call “Town halls”............
So, even in England, there can be unintended consequences.
This is a really tragic situation. Immigration is a big and complicated issue. Murder, however, is a bigger and simpler one. This nut needs to be made an example of.
Yep. When you run a racist campaign some mentally unstable people will think it justifies murder.
This kind of tricks, played again and again, really getting old.
Like a town hall meeting.
She was running a racist campaign? That's reprehensible.
Female MP killed by male right wing extremist.
No much more like “open office door” day.
More one-on-one that a Town Hall meeting.
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