Labour has launched a mentoring scheme for women in memory of the MP Jo Cox who was killed after being attacked.
The scheme, designed to help hundreds of women into leadership roles, is named after the MP who was a champion of international feminism.
The mother-of-two and MP for Batley and Spen died after she was shot and stabbed in Birstall, West Yorkshire, in June.
Announcing the programme at the Labour Party Conference, the party’s general secretary Iain McNicol said it was its largest ever development programme.
Mr McNicol told the conference: "Today, following discussions and conversations with Jeremy, I'm pleased to announce the Jo Cox Women in Leadership Programme - a brand new mentoring scheme delivered in partnership with the fantastic Labour Women's Network.
"Over the next five years we will train over 600 future women leaders, our biggest ever mentoring and development programme.
"Jo was a true champion of women in leadership roles and international feminism and this programme will create a generation of women who can continue Jo's fight in local government, in parliament and crucially in their communities, a fitting tribute to Jo's life and work."
Former soap actress Tracy Brabin has been selected as Labour's candidate for the by-election sparked by Mrs Cox's death, which will take place on October 20.
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