Ensuring carers are visible, valued and supported
This year’s Carers Week theme is about showing those who have caring responsibilities that they’re…
Parliamentary News
Legacy and Reconciliation Bill
I oppose the Legacy and Reconciliation Bill. People lost loved ones in the Troubles and…
Broken Conservative Party manifesto commitments leave working pensioners in the East of England £2,300 worse off
Over 1,166,000 working pensioners in the East of England are set to be an average…
Solidarity with DWP workers
I was pleased to join PCS DWP workers to express my support for their campaign…
Nationality and Borders Bill – Lords Amendments
Nationality and Borders Bill Today, the House of Commons considered the Lord’s Amendments to the…
Newsletter 21st March 2022
National Insurance Hike I recently spoke in an Opposition Day Debate on the Tories’ planned…
The Conservative Government’s National Insurance hike will force many into financial hardship
Rachel Hopkins MP has called on the Conservative Government to cancel its planned National Insurance…
Rachel Hopkins MP backs careers guidance in schools
Rachel Hopkins MP backs careers guidance in schools, as Labour pledges to ensure young people…
Rachel Hopkins MP backs Fairtrade Fortnight
Rachel Hopkins MP backs Fairtrade’s call for action for farmers on the climate frontline, this…
Crisis in Ukraine
As the Russian Government’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine continues, the UK must mobilise quickly to…
Cabinet Office Questions
You can watch my two questions from Cabinet Office Questions yesterday below.
Protect Student Choice – Post-16 Education Bill
BTECs provide a key route into higher education and careers for many students, especially those…
Addressing the Crisis in Children’s Mental Health
Children’s mental health has been ignored by this Tory Government for far too long. 60%…
Latest Luton News Article – How the Levelling Up White Paper fails our town
In my latest Luton News article, I talk about how the Tory Government’s Levelling Up…
Rachel Hopkins MP condemns the Conservatives’ real terms cut to pensions
12,000 pensioners in Luton South constituency could see any energy bill savings wiped out by…
Rachel Hopkins MP Calls on the Government to Adopt Labour’s Proposals for Apprenticeships
The Government should adopt Labour’s proposals to create apprenticeships across the Eastern region, says Rachel…
Rachel Hopkins MP Responds to the Levelling Up White Paper
The Levelling Up White Paper fails Luton, says Rachel Hopkins MP Responding to the Conservative Government’s Levelling Up…
Fraud and Waste in Public Spending
Cancelled contracts, overspent projects and written off fraud. The Conservative Party has a track record…
Sue Gray Report
The Prime Minister leads a Number 10 where staff feel unable to raise concerns about…
Rachel Hopkins MP Signs Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment
This week, Rachel Hopkins MP signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment. Rachel pledged…
Labour sets out its plan for a stronger economy
As the cost of living soars, Labour sets out its plan for a stronger economy …