“We are far more united and have far more in common than that which divides us”

Jo Cox was passionate campaigner, activist and humanitarian; a proud Yorkshire lass and internationalist; and a devoted mum, daughter, sister, wife, friend and MP. Jo lived by the words she expressed in her first speech in Parliament. We are ever so proud to mark the Great Get Together with the Jo Cox Foundation

Dewsbury

A digital art projection in Dewsbury town centre at the Town Hall, featuring the work of Ian Berry along with some of the new clapping hands messages of thanks, thoughts, hopes and prayers from people across Kirklees. Ian’s work and shared local images was projected on the evening of Friday 19th June after dark.

The Great Get Together

The Great Get Together, which took place from 19th to 21st June 2020. Whilst there wasn’t be any public gatherings or large events this year, events like the projections to be beamed then online took over. The Great Get Together is inspired by the memory of the late Joe Cox.

Jo Cox

Jo was driven by her belief that a fairer, kinder and more tolerant world was possible. She believed passionately that even the greatest challenges could be overcome. On 16th June 2016, on her way to a constituency surgery to meet with local residents of Batley and Spen, Jo was murdered because of her beliefs.