Last call to nominate for my Luton South Small Business Awards

22 Nov 2023

FULL TEXT Last call to nominate for my Luton South Small Business Awards Last month, I launched my 2023 Luton South Small Business Awards, and nominations have been flowing in. I started the awards in 2021 to give local residents the opportunity to say thank you to their favourite small…

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Luton Town Football Club, winners of the EFL Championship Play-Off 2022-23

06 Jun 2023

Upon returning to Parliament, I tabled an EDM congratulating Luton Town Football Club on winning the English Football League Championship Play-Off Final and being promoted to the Premier League. Read the full motion text here: That this House congratulates Luton Town Football Club on winning the English Football League Championship…

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Fair Game Launches New Sustainability Index 

26 Jan 2023

Luton Town FC found to be the most sustainable club in the EFL Championship without PL parachute payments.  Today (Thursday 26 January), Fair Game, a coalition of 34 professional football clubs, published its Sustainability Index, which measures each club for financial measures, good governance, equality standards and fan engagement.  Fair…

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Luton South MP celebrates winners of her Small Business Awards on Small Business Saturday

06 Dec 2022

On Small Business Saturday (3 December 2022), Rachel Hopkins MP visited the small businesses in Luton South that were area winners of her Luton South Small Businesses Awards 2022.   Rachel’s Luton South Small Business Awards 2022 were launched on 28 November to encourage constituents to celebrate their favourite local businesses…

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Luton South Small Business Awards 2022

18 Oct 2022

Luton South Small Business Awards 2022 I’m pleased to launch this year’s Luton South Small Business Awards. We have so many excellent small businesses in Luton South and I want your help to highlight their contribution to our community. Follow the link below to let me know which business you…

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Rachel Hopkins MP backs careers guidance in schools

Rachel Hopkins MP backs careers guidance in schools, as Labour pledges to ensure young people leave education life-ready and job-ready  Rachel Hopkins MP is backing Labour’s plan to deliver professional careers guidance in schools as part of the party’s plan to ensure young people leave education ready for work and…

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Levelling Up Luton

21 Jan 2022

‘Levelling up’ is nothing more than a hollow Tory strapline. Instead of improving living standards and opportunities in Luton South, the reality is a continuation of the underfunding that existed during Tory austerity. One-off capital project funding does not make up for the over £100m stripped from Luton Council’s budget…

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Luton Station is “decrepit” and “in need of full redevelopment”

19 Jan 2022

Luton Station has been deemed “not fit for purpose” and “in need of full redevelopment” as calls for investment in its future continue to grow. In a Westminster Hall debate on Levelling Up in the East of England today (January 18), Labour Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins voiced her frustration…

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Charities in Luton

21 Dec 2021

Charities in Luton have stepped up over the past year to ensure local people receive the support they need. In today’s closing debate, I raised the excellent work of charities, volunteers and fundraisers in Luton. The Government Minister has agreed to pass on my request for a parliamentary debate on…

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Luton South Small Business Awards 2021 Winners

06 Dec 2021

I was delighted to support Small Business Saturday through my first Luton South Small Business Awards. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and we’re so lucky to have such a great range across Luton South who supported our community throughout the pandemic. Do shop local and support Luton…

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Baron McKenzie of Luton

02 Dec 2021

“I am very sad to hear about the passing of Lord Bill McKenzie. The Bill I knew was a dedicated public servant committed to celebrating diversity and improving people’s lives across Luton and the UK. We are all the better for knowing Bill and listening to his thoughtful, well-considered expert advice derived from decades of public service.…

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Visiting Mary Seacole Housing Association

23 Nov 2021

Great to visit Mary Seacole Housing Association this morning and to meet the team. Really interesting to hear about their excellent work tackling homelessness and supporting young peoples’ development, as well as their community projects. Delighted to take part in filming for their ‘Let’s Not Forget’ heritage project too!

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One Week Left To Nominate Your Favourite Local Business

22 Nov 2021

The first batch of certificates have been posted out to nominees for my #LutonSouthSBA2021. You can nominate your favourite local business using the link below. https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GIAKNO/

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Visiting London Luton Airport

20 Nov 2021

Great to visit London Luton Airport with Sarah Owen MP today. We were updated on how passenger numbers continue to pick up and about how they prepare to tackle any adverse winter weather conditions. A special thank you to Rob from the Operations team for arranging a visit to the…

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Luton South Small Business Awards

05 Nov 2021

Luton South Small Business Awards  I am delighted to launch my first Luton South Small Business Awards, where I want to hear from you about which small businesses in Luton South you think deserve special recognition.  Small businesses are at the heart of our community, and during the pandemic we all relied on them. Now is the time to recognise and celebrate…

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Visiting Local Farmers In Luton South

08 Oct 2021

It’s always a pleasure to visit the diverse array of constituents within Luton South. Yesterday I paid a visit to the family farm of my constituent Tom, who chairs the local National Farmers Union (NFU) branch. It was helpful to hear a range of issues facing our farming community, including…

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