A thought about the awful Jo Cox murder

Haiting campaigning and not contest the by-election are being done out of respect but in my mind it goes against everything that anybody in the British political system should stand for. In a way it means the terrorists (which he is) have won.

 

No, running a competitive by-election as a result of a murder would mean the terrorist won.

 

I'm not sure it's the right thing to do, but I don't see how it means the terrorist has won. Surely, by re-electing someone from the same political party it means the terrorist has lost. He may be able to kill individuals, but not their ideals as someone with the same values will take their place.

 

There would be no need for a by election if it wasn't for this cowardly act - no lover of the Tories but it's an honourable gesture.

 

I think that not contesting the by election is an honourable, democratic and the right thing to do in the wake of this awful tragedy. I see your point but if the lunatic who carried out this terrible murder was politically motivated then this gesture will do exactly the opposite of what he wanted.

 

Despite what has happened, and how awful it is, I would rather see democratic process prevail. I have absolute faith that the electorate would deliver a landslide victory. It's a nice gesture, but honestly, let the British public deliver the message that hate and terrorism will not deter us from creating a more inclusive, fair and democratic world. It's the strongest way of demonstrating our values and our contempt for what's happened

 

The democratic process has prevailed..there's no law forcing anyone to contest any seat..it's respectful , dignified and also reflects the electorates wishes to have a Labour MP until 2020.

 

There is a consensus amongst the parties, locally and centrally, and it seems amongst the electorate in the area that this is the right thing to do. It is just my opinion but I agree completely and I think it shows democracy working better than anything else could in the circumstances.

 

I also don't know what the right thing to do is for sure, but having an uncontested election feels like the right thing to do and I agree with your sentiment above. I just hate that we live in a world where such bloody unspeakable things can happen and wondering what the right response is is even necessary.

 

I do not question it's a great gesture and very respectful but do you not agree the message is more powerful coming from the British public rather than the conservative party? Imo it denies everyone in that constituency the chance to show a solidarity and togetherness, and show utter contempt for. what has happened by being able to deliver a landslide victory to labour. Have faith in people to do the right thing.

As you say quite rightly it's the electorate's wishes. I say let them speak.

I respect other people's views so won't argue the point anymore but hope you see where I'm coming from

 

Yeah, can see exactly what you are saying. I honestly don't know what the right answer is.

 

I certainly do see where you're coming from...but the message isn't just a Tory party message , but an all party message , some things are far more important than party politics...and no party could surely could genuinely campaign to try and win the seat.

 

i can see what you mean but for once I think the personal comes above anything. You would have to put yourself in the place of anyone campaigning against the Labour candidate it would be awful for them. Right decision I think and as MK says looking at it another way the terrorist lost.

 

Very good point.

 

that was my thought, otherwise if you had an election if somebody got killed, taken to the extreme you could have nutters bumping MP's off until they got the result that they wanted!