A motion paying tribute to late former Labour MP Jo Cox was approved by members on the 10th anniversary of the former Batley and Spen member’s death.
A motion paying tribute to late Labour MP Jo Cox and calling for mutual respect by elected officials has been unanimously approved by Stirling Council.
The motion was put forward by Council Leader Susan McGill.
June 16 is the 10th anniversary of the death of the 41-year-old MP and mother-of-two.
She had spent just 13 months as an MP in Yorkshire and was shot and stabbed multiple times as she was about to take a surgery.
The murderer was a far-right extremist.
Proposing the motion, Cllr McGill said: “Jo Cox, in her maiden speech said we were far more united and have more in common than what divides us.
“It’s a huge honour to hold elected office and a huge privilege to work together to try and improve the lives of others.
“No one expects to be assaulted or harassed and abused, whether it is physical or on social media – we certainly don’t expect to be murdered. Women make up half of society.
“They deserve to have their say in helping to shape it. I don’t think much has changed in 10 years.
“But Police Scotland are challenging men to look at attitudes towards women.
“Men’s violence against women is the leading cause of premature death for women globally,
“On March 12 Labour MP Jess Phillips read out the names of 100 women who had been killed by men in the UK – that amounts to two per week. We need to end misogyny in its many forms. On the 10th anniversary let us remember her life and legacy.”
Backing the motion, Tory Cllr Elaine Watterson said: “Abuse and intimidation have no place in any area of public life.
“I have experienced this most definitely. I would like to add misogyny.
“I would be surprised if there were no elected members or officers who had not been subjected to misogynistic behaviour or comments.
“There has been an increase in violence against women and this has to be addressed through education.
“I am a feminist and will continue to support the work and campaigns of For Women Scotland. I am neither racist nor homophobic and will fight for safe spaces for both women and girls.
“Jo worked across party divides and up on marking the 10th anniversary of her murder, there can be no room in this chamber for self-righteousness. It is very important to listen to each other.
“All the political parties represented here have made mistakes and let us move on without rancour and listen to each other. If we disagree let us do so constructively with sound discussion not sound-bites.
“My thoughts and prayers will be with the Cox family on June 16 2026 – she was a shining light taken too early.”
The motion passed without opposition.

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