Iconic rock band the Rolling Stones have generously waived royalties from sales of a Christmas single in memory of murdered MP Jo Cox.

The song is a cover of the group's ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ and it was recorded by KT Tunstall, Ricky Wilson of the Kaiser Chiefs and David Gray among others, and the news that the Stones were foregoing royalties was shared by Pete Wishart at the House of Commons. 

Wishart said: “I’m sure the Leader of the House would also like to join me in thanking Sir Mick Jagger and Keith Richards for waiving their royalties… ensuring that even more money goes to the Jo Cox Foundation."

The BBC reports that the chancellor has already announced plans to drop VAT on sales of the charity single.

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