The Mersey Gateway is set to be illuminated red this Saturday to mark the anniversary of Jo Cox’s murder.

Mrs Cox was killed three years ago after conducting a weekly surgery in her constituency of Batley.

The Labour MP’s legacy is one of unity, with those remembering her adopting a line from her maiden speech in Parliament: “We all have more in common than that which divides us.”

Halton Borough Council made the decision to light up the bridge in her memory following a request from local community group Great Get Together.

Organiser Laura Bevan said: “I was profoundly affected by the murder of Jo Cox. I think as she was a mum of two young children – like myself – it really hit me hard, knowing she went to work and never came home, just because of politics.

“I didn’t know much about Jo before she was killed but the more I learned about her passion for bringing communities together I felt compelled to do something.

“[Jo’s] family wanted people to get involved, to come together and remember her rather than be angry.

“So in 2017 we held the first GGT event. [The events] are making a huge impact on the community, and this year looks to be the biggest one yet.

“I wanted to do something to bring Widnes and Runcorn together and when I heard you could ask for the bridge to be lit to commemorate events I thought it was just the most fitting tribute idea for Jo.

“Its been a privilege to be involved in the Great Get Together and I hope to work to continue the More in Common message through out the year.”

The Mersey Gateway bridge will be lit up in red this Saturday from 9.30pm to 4am Sunday.