Thomas Mair, 52, of Birstall, appears in Westminster magistrates court on multiple charges over killing of MP Mair was charged by West Yorkshire police on Friday with the murder of the Labour MP. Photograph: SWNS TV Thomas Mair has given his name as “death to traitors, freedom for Britain” during his appearance in court charged with the murder of Labour MP Jo Cox. Jo Cox. Photograph: DDP USA/Rex/Shutterstock Mair, 52, from Birstall, was formally charged at Westminster magistrates court on Saturday with the murder of Joanne Cox, grievous bodily harm, possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence and possession of an offensive weapon. Asked to confirm his name, Mair said: “My name is death to traitors, freedom for Britain.” The judge then asked the defendant’s lawyers to confirm that his name was Thomas Mair, which they did. Mair was not required to enter a plea and his lawyer Keith Allen said there was no indication of what plea...