Ms Leadbeater said: "Jo would have been extremely impressed although not at all surprised by the courage of her staff and constituents during this process and indeed on June 16.

"There may have been one act of extreme cowardice on that day but there were many acts of bravery, particularly from Fazila and Sandra and Bernard Kenny. We think about them often.

"Our focus now as a family is to look forward, we can begin to consider our own loss in our own way and in our own time.

"We can and we will work through our pain and as a family we are stronger and more united than ever.

"What can be difficult at times is thinking about the ripple effect of Jo's murder and the many lives it has affected. However, it has always been my belief that whilst we can not always choose what happens to us, we can try to choose how we respond.

"I for one will not be beaten by what has happened and I know I am not alone. It is the last thing my sister would want and it is not who I am.

"I will channel my energy into ensuring Jo's legacy continues and as a family we will respond with strength, love, positivity and enthusiasm."

Campaign group HOPE not hate

Nick Lowles, chief executive of campaign group HOPE not hate, said that seeing liberal politicians as a target is a "strong pillar" of thinking among UK neo-Nazis. He said:

"Thomas Mair acted alone but he was inspired by over 30 years of reading Nazi propaganda. "In targeting a British MP, Mair was following a growing list of British Nazi terrorists who believe that they are at war with the system. This ideology, which sees the state – and in particular liberal politicians – as more of a target than minorities, became dominant among UK Nazis in the 1990s and remains a strong pillar of their thinking today. "While Thomas Mair pulled trigger, neo-Nazi propagandists must share some responsibility for fuelling and directing the hatred and violence inside him. "More needs to be done to tackle the growing threat of Britain's far Right. While it might be numerically smaller than in the past, it is becoming more violent and dangerous. "And while the authorities will always prioritise targeting those individuals who could carry out terrorist attacks, it is also vital that they target the people who peddle the hatred that inspired the likes of Thomas Mair. This is something they have repeatedly failed to do."

Rev Paul Knight, vicar of Birstall

The vicar of Birstall, the Rev Paul Knight, said: "We're relieved that it's gone this far and that it's wrapping up, really.

"We want to concentrate on the good things that can come out of this.

"Jo was so positive and changed so many lives. We want to make sure that's the thing that's remembered, not the guy that did it."

Speaking outside Birstall Library, Mr Knight said: "We're getting back to a normality but we'll never forget Jo. That's what we promised."

He said: "Everybody always says that kind of thing doesn't happen round here but it did. And we had deal with it and there was an incredible outpouring of grief."

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