Important changes to voting at the local election loom
On Thursday 4 May, local elections are taking place in Luton, and this year’s election…
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March newsletter
Rail Minister’s visit to Luton Train Station I welcomed the Rail Minister to Luton train…
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…
Businesses and households need support from Budget
Next week’s Budget will see the Government set out its spending plans. After a year…
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…
February Newsletter
Support for Veterans with the cost of living Like people across our country, veterans are…
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,…
Fair Game Launches New Sustainability Index
Luton Town FC found to be the most sustainable club in the EFL Championship without…
We must all play our part by challenging discrimination
This week, the Online Safety Bill will reach its final stages in Parliament. The Bill…
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…
Luton South MP celebrates winners of her Small Business Awards on Small Business Saturday
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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My letter to the Minister on World AIDS Day
Dear Steve, World AIDS Day – Access to PrEP and Opt-out HIV Testing I am writing to you regarding access to PrEP outside sexual health settings and the opt-out HIV testing programme. As I am sure you are aware, the 1 December is World AIDS Day, where we commemorate those…
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My letter to the Minister on teacher’s pay
Dear Gillian, Teachers’ Pay I am writing to you on behalf of the many Luton South constituents concerned about the government’s proposed teacher pay award for 2022/23. In September 2022, I understand that the School Teachers’ Review Body recommended an 8.9% uplift to teachers starting pay outside London, raising pay…
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My response to the Autumn Statement
The Conservative Party’s Autumn Statement fails to offer solutions to the current economic crisis. Luton and communities across the country have so much potential, but the cost of living crisis is holding us back. People are seeing their bills skyrocket while their wages are cut in real-terms, forcing many to…
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Broken promises on pension triple lock could leave 12,000 in Luton South £890 worse off
Abandoning the 2019 Conservative Manifesto commitment to the triple lock on state pensions for the second year in a row could leave 12,000 pensioners in Luton South £890 worse off on average, according to new analysis published today. New analysis from the House of Commons Library, commissioned by Labour, shows…
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Labour’s New Deal for Working People
The Conservatives are failing working people: incomes and living standards are falling as bills skyrocket amidst a cost-of-living crisis. Now, they’ve also crashed the economy leaving working people with higher prices and mortgage rates, longer hours and weaker working rights. Our country needs a Government that is on our side…
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