Con held for 5 consecutive elections.
Lewis Cocking
Conservative and Unionist PartyLewis Cocking is the Conservative MP for Broxbourne, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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Represented by Con since 2024. Covers Cheshunt, Hoddesdon and Waltham Cross. Population 108,397.
One lane closed and huge 7 mile queues after crash on M25 this afternoon
Essex Echo · 8 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£30,900
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£41,800
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
4,965
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
47
33 primary, 7 secondary, 7 other
Total Income Tax▼
£427m
from 59,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£3,360
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£7,270
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
Attainment 8▼
45.3
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
63.7%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
2 large towns, 1 town, 5 villages, rural areas — 108,396 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
12 councillors across 11 wards · Last elections: May 2024
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broxbourne Hoddesdon South | Conservative and Unionist Party | Diane Sanders | May 2024 |
| Cheshunt North | Conservative and Unionist Party | Julie Gunell | May 2024 |
| Cheshunt South Theobalds | Conservative and Unionist Party | Carol Crump | May 2024 |
| Flamstead End | Conservative and Unionist Party | Dee Hart | May 2024 |
| Goffs Oak | Conservative and Unionist Party | Pierce Connolly | May 2024 |
| Great Amwell Stansteads | Liberal Democrats | Joseph Charlie Dumont | May 2023 |
| Conservative and Unionist Party | Peter Boylan | May 2023 | |
| Hertford Heath Brickendon | Green Party of England and Wales | Tim Hoskin | May 2023 |
| Hoddesdon North | Conservative and Unionist Party | Keith Brown | May 2024 |
| Hoddesdon Town Rye Park | Conservative and Unionist Party | Ken Ayling | May 2024 |
| Rosedale Bury Green | Conservative and Unionist Party | Peter Chorley | May 2024 |
| Waltham Cross | Labour Party | Sean Waters | May 2024 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Con | 15,810 | 36.8% | |
| Lab | 12,952 | 30.1% | |
| Ref | 8,782 | 20.4% | |
| LD | 2,688 | 6.3% | |
| Green | 2,461 | 5.7% | |
| Ind | 172 | 0.4% | |
| Ind | 87 | 0.2% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2017 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 30,631 | 65.6% |
| Lab | 10,824 | 23.2% | |
| LD | 3,970 | 8.5% | |
| Green | 1,281 | 2.7% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2015 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 29,515 | 62.2% |
| Lab | 13,723 | 28.9% | |
| Ind | 1,918 | 4.0% | |
| LD | 1,481 | 3.1% | |
| Green | 848 | 1.8% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2010 GE | Con | 25,797 | 56.0% |
| Ind | 9,074 | 19.7% | |
| Lab | 8,470 | 18.4% | |
| LD | 1,467 | 3.2% | |
| Green | 1,216 | 2.6% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GEWon 2017 GEWon 2015 GE | Con | 26,844 | 58.8% |
| Lab | 8,040 | 17.6% | |
| LD | 6,107 | 13.4% | |
| Ind | 2,159 | 4.7% | |
| Ind | 1,890 | 4.1% | |
| Ind | 618 | 1.4% |
Lewis Cocking has not appeared in national political news coverage tracked by our system. This is common for backbench MPs who focus on constituency-level work rather than national policy debates.
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A collision on the M25 between Junctions 25 and 26 (near Waltham Cross and Waltham Abbey) caused one lane closure and 7+ miles of congestion with 30-minute delays this afternoon. The incident affected a major transport corridor serving the Essex area, with recovery expected by 17:00.
Analysis of breakdown data reveals that a stretch of the M25 in Hertfordshire (between junctions 25 and 24, near Waltham Cross and Potters Bar) is among the UK's five worst areas for vehicle breakdowns, with 1,701 incidents reported in 2025. The article warns of likely increased breakdowns during Easter weekend and provides guidance to motorists on preventative vehicle checks.
B&M has opened a new discount retail store in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, creating 60 new local jobs. The 19,229 sqft store, which includes an 8,592 sqft garden centre, has replaced the former Homebase location on Sturlas Way.
A serious collision between a grey Ford Fiesta and an electric motorbike occurred in Cheshunt on Church Lane on 25 March, leaving the motorbike rider in his 20s with serious injuries. Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage to assist with their investigation.
Greater Anglia is recruiting volunteers for its Station Adoption scheme to improve and maintain railway stations across its network. Several stations in the East of England region, including Waltham Cross in Hertfordshire, currently have vacancies for volunteer adopters who will help enhance station presentation and community engagement.
The article documents a surge in organised smash-and-grab jewellery robberies across London and the home counties, including a March incident in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire where thieves used an angle grinder to steal Rolex watches. The crimes are driven by soaring precious metal prices and involve careful planning, weapons, and significant violence.
Liverpool Street Station, the UK's busiest train station, will close for the weekend of March 28-29 for essential maintenance work on roof and track drainage. The closure will affect multiple train and tube lines including Greater Anglia services to Cambridge, Bishop's Stortford, Hertford East and Stansted Airport, with passengers directed to use rail replacement buses.
A collision between a grey Ford Fiesta and an electric motorbike occurred in Cheshunt on Church Lane on 25 March, leaving the motorbike rider with serious injuries. Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage to help with their investigation.
Hertfordshire Constabulary is installing permanent knife amnesty bins across the county, including one in Broxbourne at Dinant Road underpass in Hoddesdon. The initiative follows the Knife Angel sculpture's visit to the county in October 2025 and aims to reduce knife crime by providing safe, anonymous disposal of weapons.
Five local runners, including residents from the Broxbourne region and wider Essex & Hertfordshire area, are competing in marathons to raise funds for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance after the charity saved their lives or the lives of loved ones. The article highlights the stories of individuals whose families benefited from the air ambulance service and their efforts to support the charity's continued operation through fundraising.
A fire broke out at an industrial unit on Station Approach in Waltham Cross near the M25 on 27 March, prompting fire crews to urge the public to avoid the area and close windows/doors due to smoke. The incident involved both Hertfordshire and Harlow fire stations and had potential impacts on M25 traffic.
An industrial estate fire in Waltham Cross near the M25 has prompted Essex and Hertfordshire fire crews to respond, with warnings issued to local residents and drivers to keep windows closed due to large plumes of smoke. The incident occurred on Station Approach and involved crews from Harlow Fire Station assisting Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.
A warehouse fire at an industrial estate in Waltham Cross caused disruption to M25 traffic and prompted Hertfordshire Fire Service to advise residents to close windows and doors. The incident affected the anticlockwise carriageway between junctions 25 and 26.
A new B&M discount store is opening in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, tomorrow at the former Homebase location on Sturlas Way. The 20,000 sq ft store will offer groceries, health and beauty products, homeware, electricals, and a garden centre, with the retailer highlighting job creation for local people.
Lloyds Banking Group is closing 95 branches across its Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland brands in 2026. The closure list includes Hoddesdon, which is within the Broxbourne constituency, raising concerns about access to banking services for vulnerable customers without internet banking capability.
Essex roads including the A12, M11, and M25 will experience multiple closures over the weekend of March 27-29 for maintenance work including drainage, bridge construction, pothole repairs, and resurfacing. Drivers are advised to allow extra time or plan alternative routes around the affected junctions.
The article previews local elections on 7 May 2026 across six Hertfordshire councils, including Broxbourne Borough Council, which is controlled by Conservatives with over 80% of seats. Reform is expected to contest seats but change of control is unlikely in Broxbourne, though some other councils could see shifts in power.
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