A CHARITY single celebrating the life of late Batley and Spen MP Jo Cox has just been released and is eyeing the Christmas number one spot.

A host of music stars, community singers and politicians, including Halifax MP Holly Lynch, have contributed to the single which has been produced by Robin Millar, famed for his work with artists including Sade, Big Country and Everything But The Girl.

Under the name Friends of Jo Cox featuring MP4, Steve Harley, Ricky Wilson, KT Tunstall and David Gray, the single is now available to download on itunes.

Sales from the song, a cover of the Rolling Stones classic You Can’t Always Get What You Want ,will raise funds for the launch of the Jo Cox Foundation established after her death.

Mr Millar said: “This is essentially a protest record as we believe a piece of music can still make a statement. We wanted to create something to show that Jo Cox’s hugely selfless and energetic campaigning must live on through greater unity. I hope by making this record we can both honour Jo and help work continue through the Foundation.”

Ms Lynch took over the constituency duties of Mrs Cox after her murder, helping the staff to wind down the office before a by-election could be held.

She said: “Jo was a friend and colleague who inspired us all and I will always remember her warmth, her spirit and her laugh.

“It was wonderful to see people come together for this recording in order to celebrate her life and her message that we have more in common than that which divides us.”

KT Tunstall said: "In such a divisive political climate here and abroad, it was an absolute honour to take part in a project that brought so many different people together, Jo Cox's family, the local community, numerous MPs from all over the country and from all parties, as well as music artists I very much admire. I was grateful to be able to talk with those who knew Jo, and I can only wish I had known her."

Mrs Cox, a mother of two, was attacked by white supremacist Thomas Mair just days before the EU referendum in June. Mair has been told he will serve the whole of his life in jail for her murder.