At a glanceLewis Cocking is a Conservative MP for Broxbourne, and has represented the seat for 2 years. They have cast 448 votes in Commons divisions (78% attendance), tabled 248 written questions and registered 3 financial interests.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Lewis Cocking did not vote in 127. A rebellion is a vote against the way most of their own party voted; free votes, where no party line applies, are left out.
Party-loyalty figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.
Biography
Current roles
- Representation of the People Bill Committee since 11 Mar 2026
- Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee Committee since 21 Oct 2024
- Conservative Party since 4 Jul 2024
- Broxbourne Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Bradley Thomas
Conservative
100.0% · 443 of 443 shared votes
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Rebecca Harris
Conservative
100.0% · 426 of 426 shared votes
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Greg Smith
Conservative
100.0% · 420 of 420 shared votes
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Edward Argar
Conservative
100.0% · 419 of 419 shared votes
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Stuart Andrew
Conservative
100.0% · 415 of 415 shared votes
Votes least like
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Michael Payne
Labour
0.6% · 2 of 354 shared votes
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Kerry McCarthy
Labour
0.8% · 3 of 385 shared votes
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Bambos Charalambous
Labour
0.9% · 3 of 343 shared votes
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Emily Thornberry
Labour
0.9% · 2 of 234 shared votes
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Sarah Edwards
Labour
1.0% · 3 of 300 shared votes
Alignment figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.
Register of financial interests
From the official Register; shown as registered.
Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources3
- ITV Breakfast Broadcasting Ltd - £101.84 (registered 17 Nov 2025)
- ITV Breakfast Broadcasting Ltd - £181.26 (registered 29 Aug 2025)
- ITV Breakfast Broadcasting Ltd - £181.26 (registered 29 Aug 2025)
Written questions
Leasehold: Service Charges
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when his Department plans to respond to the consultation on Strengthening leaseholder protections over charges and services.
Answer · 14 Jul 2026
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 109581 on 3 February 2026.
Jobcentres: Standards
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the press release entitled Funding for businesses who give youngsters a chance as Government ramps up youth jobs drive, of 29 June 2026, what assessment he made of the effectiveness of
Answer · 15 Jul 2026
The Youth Guarantee aims to increase opportunities for 16-24-year-olds to make them work-ready and equipped to thrive. Success will be measured by improvement in employment outcomes, reduction in economic inactivity, and an increase in participation in ed...
Employment Schemes: Young People
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the press release entitled Cardiff's biggest ever jobs fair sees thousands of young people connect with local employers, of 15 May 2026, whether his Department has plans to hold jobs f
Answer · 30 Jun 2026
With over one million young people not in education, employment or training (NEET), the Government is committed to ensuring every young person can earn or learn through the Youth Guarantee. Backed by £2.5 billion over the next three years, the Youth Guara...
Banking Hubs
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an estimate of the number of towns that have been left without a bank but are not eligible for a banking hub.
Answer · 29 Jun 2026
The way people across the UK use retail banking services has changed significantly, with many customers now choosing to bank online. In response, banks and building societies have reshaped their branch networks, reflecting changing customer preferences. H...
Banking Hubs
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to support the rollout of 350 banking hubs by the end of this Parliament.
Answer · 29 Jun 2026
The way people across the UK use retail banking services has changed significantly, with many customers now choosing to bank online. In response, banks and building societies have reshaped their branch networks, reflecting changing customer preferences. H...
Glioblastoma: Clinical Trials
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the extent of barriers to recruitment for glioblastoma clinical trials in the UK.
Answer · 29 Jun 2026
The Department has not made a specific assessment of the extent of barriers to recruitment for glioblastoma clinical trials. However, the Government recognises that patients with rare cancers can face particular challenges in accessing research opportunit...
Glioblastoma: Medical Treatments
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the impact of unregulated overseas treatments for glioblastoma on UK based patients traveling abroad to obtain such treatment.
Answer · 1 Jul 2026
The Government recognises that there are currently limited treatment options available for people who have been diagnosed with cancerous brain tumours, such as glioblastoma, and the significant impact that this rare cancer can have on the outcomes and exp...
Glioblastoma: Medical Treatments
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what comparative assessment he has made of international best practice in glioblastoma treatment and treatments and outcomes in England.
Answer · 1 Jul 2026
The Government recognises that there are currently limited treatment options available for people who have been diagnosed with cancerous brain tumours, such as glioblastoma, and the significant impact that this rare cancer can have on the outcomes and exp...
Early day motions
| 8 Jun 2026 | Houses in multiple occupation | 14 sig. |
Speeches in the chamber
16 Jul 2026 Local Government Reorganisation
What would the Secretary of State say to my constituents in Broxbourne, who never asked for this reorganisation and are concerned that it is just a waste of time and money that will leave them with higher council tax bills and less say ove…
14 Jul 2026 Coastal Communities: Isolation and Hidden Deprivation
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Alec. It is a huge privilege to wind up the debate on behalf of the official Opposition. I thank the hon. Member for Isle of Wight West (Richard Quigley) for securing this very importa…
13 Jul 2026 Immigration and Asylum Bill
We must reduce immigration to this country and get a grip of our asylum system. Unlike the MPs behind her, I do think the Home Secretary is starting to move in the right direction. But, as she will know, small boat crossings are on the ris…
13 Jul 2026 Local Government Reorganisation
The Minister and I have had many exchanges on this topic, and she knows that I am focused on securing the best outcome for my constituents. We know that reorganisation in Hertfordshire is coming, but the uncertainty is not helping my resid…
8 Jul 2026 The Greater Cambridge Development Corporation (Establishment) Order 2026
The Minister is always very generous with his time. He has just explained the boundaries of the development corporation. Cambridge is going through local government reorganisation. How will that affect the order and the boundaries that he …
2 Jul 2026 Commonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing Agents
I commend the hon. Member for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green (Florence Eshalomi) for securing this important debate, and for her continued strong and effective leadership of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee. I have…
30 Jun 2026 Draft Town and Country Planning (Discharge of Local Planning Authority Functions) (England) Regulations 2026
The Minister is being very generous with his time. How can the public deal with planning officers who get it wrong? At the moment, if a planning committee gets it wrong, the public can go out to the ballot box and vote for someone else. Th…
30 Jun 2026 Draft Town and Country Planning (Discharge of Local Planning Authority Functions) (England) Regulations 2026
The Minister mentions local plans and schemes of delegation. If a developer comes forward with a planning application that is not allocated within the local plan, how will that be dealt with? Will it be deal with through schemes of delegat…
30 Jun 2026 Draft Town and Country Planning (Discharge of Local Planning Authority Functions) (England) Regulations 2026
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Desmond. I have great respect for the Minister. I hope that he remains in post or gets a promotion in the upcoming reshuffle. I did not plan to speak today but, although I have heard s…
24 Jun 2026 Climate Change
When I was leader of my council, I went to a number of meetings in my constituency and spoke to a number of constituents. Experts on transport come to meetings and say that everyone should walk everywhere, which is completely impractical. …
24 Jun 2026 Climate Change
Before entering this place, I worked in the energy efficiency industry. I know the potential that we have when we back our home-grown manufacturers across the United Kingdom, and I know how vital energy is to their success; but the Governm…
24 Jun 2026 Draft Local Government (Structural and Boundary Changes) (Control of Disposals etc.) (Amendment) Order 2026
Thank you for your guidance, Mr Vickers. This is an important piece of legislation that the Government are bringing forward. I wonder whether the Minister could explore some of the points that I have raised in this debate.
24 Jun 2026 Draft Local Government (Structural and Boundary Changes) (Control of Disposals etc.) (Amendment) Order 2026
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. The Government are bringing forward logical proposals to deal with new councils, but my concern is that I am not sure that this measure goes far enough. It talks about protecti…
15 Jun 2026 Retirement Home Exit Fees
The Minister should also consider the impact of the conveyancing process on this important issue. I have heard many complaints from older people in my constituency about the lack of transparency from solicitors, with families then hit with…
15 Jun 2026 Leasehold Reform
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Like millions of people across the country, I am a leaseholder. We have been waiting nearly two years since the Government promised to improve the system. While the Government dither, leaseholders are being rippe…
10 Jun 2026 Railways Bill
I thank the hon. Member for supporting the point I was making. The Elizabeth line was a new line with new trains going along it, but currently, planning applications are submitted and the response is: “This development is next to a railway…
10 Jun 2026 Railways Bill
Broxbourne is an important commuter area when travelling into London. Millions of journeys start and end at stations in my constituency every year, and more than double the national average number of people use the railway to get to work. …
10 Jun 2026 Local Government Reform
Will the Minister give way?
10 Jun 2026 Local Government Reform
I, too, sit on the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that the reason the Government are struggling to answer that question is that local government reorganisation will not save a single penn…
10 Jun 2026 Local Government Reform
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. May I congratulate you on the 25th anniversary of your election to this House, which happened a few days ago? I also congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Harborough, Oad…
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 15 Sep 2025 – 28 Oct 2025
- Planning and Infrastructure Bill 24 Apr 2025 – 22 May 2025
- Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [HL] 5 Feb 2025 – 11 Feb 2025
- Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill 4 Dec 2024 – 12 Dec 2024
Expenses
Contact & offices
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lewis Cocking, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Lewis Cocking?
Lewis Cocking is a Member of Parliament representing Broxbourne in the House of Commons. See Lewis Cocking's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Lewis Cocking represent?
Lewis Cocking sits as Conservative. See Lewis Cocking's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Lewis Cocking represent?
Lewis Cocking is the Member of Parliament for Broxbourne. See Lewis Cocking's official Parliament profile.
How long has Lewis Cocking been an MP?
Lewis Cocking has served in the House of Commons for 2 years. See Lewis Cocking's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Lewis Cocking?
Lewis Cocking has 3 entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Lewis Cocking's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.