£10m Jo Cox memorial Grant to help women in developing countries

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    £10 million is to be sent to developing countries in aid of women in memory of the murdered MP Jo Cox.

    The Jo Cox Memorial Grant will be handed out to grassroots organisations that support women and girls to build better lives.

    International development secretary Penny Mordaunt said the money would help with issues "close to Jo's heart".

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