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”…
Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill 18 Jan 2022 Tonight, I supported the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill at its Second Reading in the House…
Energy Bill Crisis 11 Jan 2022 Rachel Hopkins MP’s speech in Energy Bill debate Unfortunately, I was not selected to speak in Labour’s Opposition Day debate titled Value Added…
Rachel Hopkins MP condemns billions of pounds of waste in the Ministry of Defence 05 Jan 2022 Rachel Hopkins MP condemns billions of pounds of waste in the Ministry of Defence The…
Rachel Hopkins MP Responds to the Tories’ Rail Fare Hike 04 Jan 2022 Rachel Hopkins MP responds to the Tories’ rail fare hike Rachel Hopkins MP has condemned…
Charities in Luton 21 Dec 2021 Charities in Luton have stepped up over the past year to ensure local people receive…
Nationality and Borders Bill 08 Dec 2021 I share Luton South constituents’ serious concerns with the government’s Nationality and Borders Bill, and…
Baron McKenzie of Luton 02 Dec 2021 “I am very sad to hear about the passing of Lord Bill McKenzie. The Bill…
Joining the London Transport Workers Demonstration 02 Dec 2021 Proud to join transport workers and unions at the #SaveLondonTransport demonstration today. Government must stop…
Labour’s Green Housing Plan 02 Dec 2021 The cost of living crisis is hitting families in Luton South hard. With increasing energy…
Islamophobia Awareness Month Luton’s hyper diversity is our strength. We must use our strong community cohesion to root…
Upholding Standards in Public Life and MPs Second Jobs 19 Nov 2021 Public office should never be used for personal gain. We have a duty to strengthen…
Protect Student Choice 16 Nov 2021 The Tory government’s plan to scrap BTECs will leave many students without a route to…
Racism in Cricket Urgent Question 09 Nov 2021 Grassroots cricket is flourishing at places like Wicketz in Luton South. However, structural race and…
Mental Health Support In Schools 09 Nov 2021 Access to free, timely counselling in schools can play a vital role in supporting students’…
Calling on the MP’s Pension Fund to Divest From Fossil Fuels 08 Nov 2021 I was pleased to add my name to Zarah Sultana MP’s letter calling on the…
Funding for Local Government & Competitive Bidding Processes 08 Nov 2021 Yesterday in HCLG Select Committee, I pressed Michael Gove MP on how one-off government grant…
COP26 Coalition Day of Action in Luton 05 Nov 2021 COP26 Coalition Day of Action in Luton I want to send my solidarity to everyone demonstrating to demand international climate…
Budget Debate 2021 – Public Sector Pay 03 Nov 2021 The Tory’s announcement on public sector pay is a con. After 11 years of pay…
Response to the Autumn 2021 Budget 29 Oct 2021 I have taken some time out to read the detail in the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget…
Supporting Carolyn Harris’ Menopause Bill I was pleased to speak in support of Carolyn Harris MP‘s Menopause Bill this morning.…