Labour Party MP for Colchester.
Pam Cox is the Labour MP for Colchester, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Moments where the whip was free, or where Cox broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Source · Hansard
“Supports Government rejection of Lords amendments 4 and 7; argues Lord Chancellor needs power to regulate private prosecution costs to control public spending.”
“Highlights existing government initiatives (Operation Courage and Operation Restore) that have already supported 36,000 veterans, supporting the government's position that new over…”
“Supports the framework and presses for further measures to fast-track rape and serious sexual offence prosecutions in line with Labour's manifesto commitments.”
“As experienced barrister, jury trial is precious institution uniting all politics, safeguards against oppression, and most potent weapon against injustice; now is the wrong time to…”
Select, joint and other committees Cox currently sits on. Committee work is where much of the line-by-line scrutiny of bills and departments happens, away from the chamber.
| Committee | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill | Member | Select |
| Justice Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Cox sits on 2.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Justice | 8 | 57.1% |
| Department for Transport | 2 | 14.3% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 2 | 14.3% |
| Cabinet Office | 1 | 7.1% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 1 | 7.1% |
Communities and Local Government, if he will update the Homelessness Code of Guidance to ensure that domestic abuse survivors who have joint mortgages with abusers are not refused the main housing duty because they are homeowners.
The Homelessness Code of Guidance sets out that where there would be a probability of abuse if an applicant continued to occupy their present accommodation, the housing authority must treat the applicant as homeless and should not expect th…read full →
What steps her Department is taking to deliver step-free access at Colchester railway stations.
This government is firmly committed to improving the accessibility of the railway and recognises the social and economic benefits that accessible transport brings to individuals, families and communities.On 15 January, the Government was pl…read full →
What plans her Department has to help improve accessibility at railway stations across Essex.
This government is committed to improving the accessibility of the railway and recognises the social and economic benefits this brings to communities. On 15 January we confirmed that accessibility upgrades will be delivered at Colchester st…read full →
How many and what proportion of prisoners have been released with a resettlement passport in each month since their introduction.
The Government is committed to ensuring individuals have plans in place before release, identifying needs early, and linking people to the right support, such as housing, employment, and health services, to help reduce reoffending. No priso…read full →
Type of land/property: Residential property (House)
Type of land/property: Residential property (House)
Number of properties: 1
Location: Colchester
Ownership details: co-owned with a famil… |
I served as an unpaid Colchester City Councillor from July 2024. (I opted not to I served as an unpaid Colchester City Councillor from July 2024. (I opted not to take up the associated financial allowance following my ele… |
Source · Members API · Last amended 29 Oct 2025
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 129,408 | 81.6% |
| Office Costs | 15,654 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation | 8,469 | 5.3% |
| MP Travel | 3,163 | 2.0% |
| Staff Travel | 1,982 | 1.2% |
| Total · 145 claims | 158,677 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Cox on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Colchester | 18,804 | 41.9% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pam CoxWON | Lab | 18,804 | 41.9 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Colchester →