Lewis Cocking

Lewis Cocking

Conservative — Broxbourne

Speaking in the House of Commons on 22 October 2026

Debate

Business of the House

Contribution

Last week, Liberal Democrat-run Hertfordshire county council moved to become a county of sanctuary, essentially making it the council’s policy to welcome illegal asylum seekers. This is an out-of-touch policy that was not in the Liberal Democrat manifesto, and there has been no consultation with Hertfordshire residents. Will the Leader of the House offer some guidance on whether the Government think that such initiatives are an appropriate use of council resources?

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