Broxbourne MP Lewis Cocking Opposes Hertfordshire County of Sanctuary Proposal

Broxbourne MP Lewis Cocking published an open letter on September 1, 2026, opposing a proposal to designate Hertfordshire as a county of sanctuary for refugees.

On September 1, 2026, Lewis Cocking, the Member of Parliament for Broxbourne, published an open letter directed at Hertfordshire County Council leader Steve Jarvis. Cocking criticized a pending motion that would designate Hertfordshire as a county of sanctuary for refugees. Cocking stated that the initiative prioritizes asylum seekers over local constituents requiring housing, school placements, and medical appointments. Jarvis responded by stating that no official decision has been made regarding the sanctuary program.