Lewis Cocking's 16 Early Day Motions
23rd October 2025
Lewis Cocking signed this EDM on Thursday 23rd October 2025

Attendance of the Attorney General at the Bar of the House on the Chinese espionage case

Tabled by: Robert Jenrick (Conservative - Newark)
That this House regrets the collapse of the prosecution of two alleged Chinese spies and is alarmed that the Attorney General, the Rt Hon Lord Hermer KC, was reportedly informed in August 2024 that the prosecution was at risk, yet has not publicly explained what actions he took to support …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Oct 2025)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 21
13th October 2025
Lewis Cocking signed this EDM on Wednesday 15th October 2025

National inquiry into group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse

Tabled by: Rupert Lowe (Independent - Great Yarmouth)
That this House expresses its deep concern at the continued lack of visible progress in establishing the National Inquiry into Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, announced by the Government in June 2025; notes that, four months later, no Chair has been appointed, no Terms of Reference have been published, …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 21 Oct 2025)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 12
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Labour: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
15th September 2025
Lewis Cocking signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th September 2025

Conduct of the Hon. Mr Justice Jay

Tabled by: Robert Jenrick (Conservative - Newark)
That this House notes with profound concern reports that, during proceedings in the High Court concerning the convicted Al-Qaeda terrorist Haroon Aswat, the Hon. Mr Justice Jay made remarks to the terrorist, extending him "best wishes" and sympathy for his imprisonment ("it could not have been too pleasant being in …
17 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 13
Independent: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
10th September 2025
Lewis Cocking signed this EDM on Wednesday 10th September 2025

Conduct of Lord Mandelson

Tabled by: Gavin Williamson (Conservative - Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge)
That this House notes the concerning revelations regarding Lord Mandelson’s close friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein; expresses its concern at his lack of transparency regarding this relationship; requests for parliamentary time to be made available to debate this urgent matter; and calls for Lord Mandelson to resign as …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 19
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
1st September 2025
Lewis Cocking signed this EDM on Thursday 4th September 2025

Diversity, equality and inclusion in public sector internships and graduate schemes

Tabled by: Jack Rankin (Conservative - Windsor)
That this House expresses deep concern at reports indicating that recruitment practices within Britain’s public services are prioritising diversity targets over individual merit; recognises the vital importance of impartiality and capability in the hiring of roles which are essential to the functions of the British state; believes that any form …
18 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 14
Independent: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
2nd June 2025
Lewis Cocking signed this EDM on Monday 30th June 2025

Interception of small boats by France

Tabled by: Gavin Williamson (Conservative - Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge)
That this House notes that 1,378 migrants attempted to cross the Channel on small boats on 31 May 2025, the highest daily tally so far this year; acknowledges that France only stopped 184 migrants that day despite agreeing in February 2025 to amend their laws to allow police to intercept …
19 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2025)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 15
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Reform UK: 1
12th June 2025
Lewis Cocking signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 13th June 2025

Maintaining institutional neutrality of publicly funded buildings and spaces

Tabled by: Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House recognises the importance of maintaining institutional neutrality in Government and publicly funded spaces; notes that the flying of identity-based or political flags, including those representing particular interests groups or social movements, can be seen as implicitly endorsing specific viewpoints; further notes that while individuals and communities are …
10 signatures
(Most recent: 12 Sep 2025)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Independent: 2
4th June 2025
Lewis Cocking signed this EDM on Wednesday 4th June 2025

Mauritius Treaty

Tabled by: Kemi Badenoch (Conservative - North West Essex)
That the Agreement, done at London and Port Louis on 22 May 2025, between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the Republic of Mauritius concerning the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia, should not be ratified.
107 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Jul 2025)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 92
Reform UK: 5
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
Labour: 1
20th May 2025
Lewis Cocking signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 2nd June 2025

Imprisonment of Lucy Connolly

Tabled by: Rupert Lowe (Independent - Great Yarmouth)
That this House notes with concern the continued imprisonment of Lucy Connolly, a young mother, for a non-violent offence; recognises that the UK’s prison system is facing unprecedented overcrowding; further notes that the use of custodial sentences for non-violent offenders, particularly primary carers, undermines family stability, disproportionately affects children, and …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 6
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Labour: 1
6th May 2025
Lewis Cocking signed this EDM on Thursday 8th May 2025

Upholding biological sex-based protections in single-sex spaces

Tabled by: Rupert Lowe (Independent - Great Yarmouth)
That this House notes the recent UK Supreme Court ruling in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers, which clarified that the terms man, woman, and sex in the Equality Act 2010 refer to biological sex; recognises the significance of this clarification in ensuring the integrity of single-sex spaces …
13 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 8
Independent: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
24th April 2025
Lewis Cocking signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th May 2025

Mass deportation of illegal migrants

Tabled by: Rupert Lowe (Independent - Great Yarmouth)
That this House expresses grave concern at the continued presence of over one million illegal migrants in the United Kingdom; notes that illegal entry into the country represents a clear breach of national law and undermines the integrity of the UK’s immigration system; further notes the considerable cost to the …
23 signatures
(Most recent: 13 Oct 2025)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 15
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 3
Traditional Unionist Voice: 1
12th February 2025
Lewis Cocking signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th February 2025

Local Government

Tabled by: Kemi Badenoch (Conservative - North West Essex)
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Local Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2025 (SI, 2025, No. 137), dated 10 February 2025, a copy of which was laid before this House on 11 February 2025, be annulled.
22 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Feb 2025)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 22
20th November 2024
Lewis Cocking signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 20th November 2024

Housing

Tabled by: Kemi Badenoch (Conservative - North West Essex)
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Housing (Right to Buy) (Limits on Discount) (England) Order 2024 (SI, 2024, No. 1073), dated 28 October 2024, a copy of which was laid before this House on 30 October, be annulled.
32 signatures
(Most recent: 16 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 30
Reform UK: 1
Independent: 1
9th September 2024
Lewis Cocking signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 9th September 2024

Gibraltar National Day

Tabled by: Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
That this House joins the people of Gibraltar as they celebrate their National Day on 10 September 2024, commemorating the 1967 referendum in which more than 99 per cent. of Gibraltarians voted to reject annexation by Spain and remain a territory of the British Crown; notes the rich, diverse and …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 22 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 7
Democratic Unionist Party: 4
Independent: 1
Ulster Unionist Party: 1
2nd September 2024
Lewis Cocking signed this EDM on Monday 2nd September 2024

Social Security

Tabled by: Rishi Sunak (Conservative - Richmond and Northallerton)
That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Social Fund Winter Fuel Payment Regulations 2024 (S.I., 2024, No. 869), dated 22 August 2024, a copy of which was laid before this House on 22 August 2024, be annulled.
81 signatures
(Most recent: 10 Sep 2024)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 74
Independent: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Scottish National Party: 1
19th July 2024
Lewis Cocking signed this EDM on Tuesday 23rd July 2024

Team GB and ParalympicsGB at Paris 2024

Tabled by: Charlie Dewhirst (Conservative - Bridlington and The Wolds)
That this House congratulates every athlete selected to represent Team GB and ParalympicsGB at Paris 2024 and wishes them every success at the Games; notes the extraordinary recent performances of Great Britain & Northern Ireland’s Olympic and Paralympic teams; and further notes the vital contribution of UK Sport and The …
12 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 4
Labour: 2
Green Party: 2
Liberal Democrat: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Independent: 1