Five years after being murdered, MP’s will pay an emotional tribute to Jo Cox on September 9, in the House of Commons.

Kim Leadbeater, newly appointed MP for Batley and Spen, sister of Jo will also make her maiden speech in parliament.

The debate was put forward by Labour MP Neil Coyle, who was elected in the same intake as Jo.

The Jo Cox foundation hopes that the legacy debate will keep Jo’s memory alive and to get more people involved in the work she was passionate about.

Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin said: "Jo’s legacy, felt up and down the country, is particularly palpable here in West Yorkshire, and in our shared hometown of Batley and Spen.

"Her loss was devastating to our communities, but her legacy has been, much like Jo, extraordinary.

“The work of the Jo Cox foundation, set up to continue Jo’s commitment to social cohesion, has done so much to make our region a kinder, safer and more compassionate place to live.

"Whether it is combatting loneliness one conversation at a time, safeguarding our democracy against those who seek to abuse and intimidate, or bringing our communities together through the wonderful Great Get Together’s, the Foundation represents the very best of us, just as Jo herself did.

“But more than that, Jo has inspired countless women, myself included, to get into politics and stand up for what they believe in.

"Jo used to say “if you don’t do it, who will” and I hope that as the first ever female metro Mayor in the country, I am living up to her values of women in politics bringing about a kinder, more inclusive society.

“Today, I know that the people of West Yorkshire will join me in remembering Jo and her impact across our region, as well as thinking of Jo’s wonderful family and friends, who have done so much to continue her legacy.”

Su Moore, CEO said: There will be lots of MPs from different parties standing up and talking.

“One of the things Jo really believed in was working across party, that it's actually only by working with politicians who don't necessary agree with you, that you can make change happen, so I hope there's something that comes out of this, that lots of these MPs from different parties, will remember there are actually some core issues that they do agree on."