BIRSTALL, United Kingdom: Britain’s prime minister urged on Friday (Saturday in Manila) greater tolerance in public debate after the killing of lawmaker Jo Cox, as police said they were investigating the suspected attacker’s mental health and far-right links.

Parliament also recalled MPs for a commemoration on Monday and, as a mark of respect, both sides in the EU referendum extended until Saturday a halt in campaigning before a hugely divisive vote on June 23.

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