Tom Mair, 52 years old, was charged with murder, grievous bodily harm, possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence and possession of an offensive weapon. Jo was killed because of her ‘very strong political views’, her husband Brendan said. He also said she had become increasingly worried about the ‘coarsening’ language of political debates in the UK and globally. He added that the outpouring of public support and the establishment a £1m charitable fund had been sources of comfort to him and their two children.