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“WE are far more united and have far more in common with each other than things that divide us.”

These were the poignant words of murdered MP Jo Cox in her maiden speech to Parliament in 2015.

And this weekend people all over Britain will come together in a show of unity, and as a tribute to much-loved Jo, for The Great Get Together.

Communities will hold street parties, barbecues, fetes and football matches, spending time with their neighbours, in a bid to prove nothing can divide us.

There are more than 118,000 events being organised up and down the country all listed on a website – so why not see what’s happening in your area?

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And it’s not too late to organise something yourself and show that the true British spirit of togetherness in tough times is more important than ever before following the terror attacks in Manchester and London.

Organisers reckon this will be the biggest community event in the UK since the 2012 Diamond Jubilee.

Celebrities have backed The Great Get Together, speaking in a video which poses the question: “What unites us?”

For chart-topping singer Ed Sheeran, it is fish and chips.

He adds: “I think the things that unite us are the things that are meant to tear us apart but they actually make us stronger.”

For Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain, it is – what else? – cake.

A tipple is the thing for Oscarwinner Helen Mirren, who says: “We love our pubs.”

Tennis hero Sir Andy Murray reckons it’s James Bond, saying: “Everyone loves a bit of 007 don’t they? Sean Connery is the best.” Ex-Liverpool captain Jamie Carragher goes for sport, saying: “It is what unites our great country.” Stephen Fry plumps for tea and biscuits, while actress Minnie Driver thinks it’s “tea and hot cross buns”.

Actor Bill Nighy says toast, adding: “Unless it’s spread with Marmite.”

Asked how they describe Brits, telly presenter Andrew Marr says “stroppy”, TV sports host Clare Balding thinks “stoical and brave”, and broadcaster June Sarpong says “a society where difference is valued”. Bill Nighy thinks it’s “a genuine concern for other people’s welfare” while Helen Mirren reckons it’s our “bloodymindedness”.

Boxer David Haye jokes about our love of moaning, saying: “T to ed al Bi be ho th bo w