A Brilliant, Bright British Political Star Jo Cox Was Assassinated Today

A Brilliant, Bright British Political Star Jo Cox Was Assassinated Today

Reports that Cox was shot three times and stabbed. Bystanders surrounded the gunman, preventing him from reloading his gun. He is now in custody and is described as 50, white and balding. Some say he yelled "Britain First", at the time of the attack. All Campaigning around the upcoming British vote -- Brexit -- as to whether or not Britain will exit the European Union as been suspended. 'Britain First' is the name of a far-right UK nationalist party.

A decision to leave the EU will most definitely have major impact on global financial markets and the US elections.