General debateThursday, 11 June 2026

General debate on the legacy of Jo Cox

Government-chosen debate topic

A general Commons debate to reflect on the legacy of Jo Cox, the Labour MP murdered in 2016. The debate will consider her political contributions, values, and impact on parliament and her Batley and Spen constituency, likely touching on her work on humanitarian issues, social justice, and cross-party cooperation.

Jo Cox's death was a watershed moment in British politics, sparking national conversation about civility, polarisation, and the role of MPs as representatives of their communities. This debate honours her memory and allows parliament to reaffirm shared values around respect and democratic engagement.

Culture & Community MP & Parliament

MPs most likely to speak

Lisa NandyLabour Party

Wigan

Secretary of State for Culture — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on culture-community, mp-performance (57 times, 40pts); Known positions: culture-community: supportive, culture-community: opposed, mp-performance: neutral (30pts)Voting record

Stephanie PeacockLabour Party

Barnsley South

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on culture-community (95 times, 40pts); Known positions: culture-community: supportive, culture-community: neutral (20pts)Voting record

Dame Caroline DinenageConservative and Unionist Party

Gosport

Spoken on culture-community, mp-performance (44 times, 40pts); Known positions: culture-community: questioning, culture-community: opposed, culture-community: supportive (30pts); Committee: culture, media and sport committee (Chair) (25pts)Voting record

Mr Louie FrenchConservative and Unionist Party

Old Bexley and Sidcup

Shadow Culture — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Venue: 50 Commons Chamber debates (×0.85); Spoken on culture-community, mp-performance (50 times, 34pts); Known positions: culture-community: opposed, culture-community: supportive, culture-community: neutral (26pts)Voting record

Mr Richard HoldenConservative and Unionist Party

Basildon and Billericay

Shadow Transport — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Spoken on culture-community, mp-performance (34 times, 40pts); Known positions: culture-community: supportive (10pts)Voting record

General debate on the legacy of Jo Cox

MPs most likely to speak

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