Parliamentary News
Statement on Israel and Palestine
Many Luton South constituents have contacted me about the horrific conflict in Israel and Palestine.…
My letter to the Secretary of State on the collapse of negotiations to save Wilko stores
11 September 2023 Dear Kemi, Collapse of Negotiations to Save Wilko Stores I am contacting…
Oppose the Closure of Luton Station’s Ticket Office
Note: my petition to oppose the closure of Luton Station’s ticket office is now closed.
My letter to the Secretary of State for Transport on the closure of Luton Station ticket office
The Rt Hon Mark Harper Secretary of State for Transport Great Minster House 33 Horseferry…
8,500 families in Luton South hit by Tory mortgage penalty
8.500 families in Luton South hit by Tory mortgage penalty as families face annual mortgage payment increase…
Armed Forces Week: Giving deserved support to veterans and their families
On Armed Forces Week, we come together as a country to thank the Armed Forces community for…
Luton Town Football Club, winners of the EFL Championship Play-Off 2022-23
Upon returning to Parliament, I tabled an EDM congratulating Luton Town Football Club on winning…
My letter to NICE on implementing guidelines for Huntington’s Disease
Professor Jonathan Benger CBE National Institute for Health and Care Excellence 2nd Floor, 2 Redman…
My letter to the Government on the Automotive Sector’s Future
Dear Kemi, Automotive Sector’s Future – Luton Vauxhall Van Plant I am writing to you…
Supporting the ban on Trophy Hunting in Parliament
I was pleased to support the Hunting Trophies Bill through its Remaining Stage in the…
My letter to the Chancellor over reinstating the 0.7% foreign aid commitment in this year’s Budget
14 March 2023 Dear Jeremy, Reinstating 0.7% foreign aid spending in the Budget I’m writing…
Labour announces ground-breaking workplace support for women with menopause
Employers will be required to produce action plans to support the wellbeing of staff going…
Fix football regulation before more clubs change hands or go under
As the football white paper is published today, Labour is calling on the Government to…
Labour sets out plan to boost skills training and drive economic growth in Luton during National Apprenticeships Week
Labour has set out its plan to boost skills and drive economic growth in Luton,…
Labour calls on Government to take immediate action to stop shameful forced installation of prepayment meters
Labour is today calling for an immediate freeze for the duration of the winter on…
The Procurement Bill
Procurement Bill Today (9 January 2023), the Procurement Bill was introduced to the House of…
Wages in Luton South are 6.8% lower than when Tories came to power
Wages in Luton South are 6.8% lower than when Tories came to power New analysis…
My letter to Michelle Donelan on the withdrawal of investment from English National Opera
Read the full text of my letter here: Dear Michelle, English National Opera – Withdrawal…
My letter to the Minister on World AIDS Day
Dear Steve, World AIDS Day – Access to PrEP and Opt-out HIV Testing I am…
My letter to the Minister on teacher’s pay
Dear Gillian, Teachers’ Pay I am writing to you on behalf of the many Luton…