Jo Cox ‘hero’ receives posthumous award

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The man credited as a “hero” for attempting to save the life of murdered MP Jo Cox has received a posthumous award from the queen.

Bernard Kenny was stabbed as he intervened when Thomas Mair attacked Mrs Cox in Birstall in June 2016.

The 79-year-old died of cancer in August, two months after he was honoured for his bravery.

His widow Doreen Kenny was presented with the George Medal by the Queen during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace yesterday, 7 November.

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