My August Update

30 Aug 2024

Welcome to my August update. This month, Parliament has been in recess for the Summer. Here’s a snapshot of how I have been serving Luton South & South Bedfordshire this month.

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My July Update

26 Jul 2024

Welcome to my first update back in Parliament after the General Election. I’m honoured to have been re-elected to represent the new Luton South & South Bedfordshire constituency under a new Labour Government. I was honoured to have been sworn in this month, prior to the State Opening of Parliament.…

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Letter on the Situation in Bangladesh

26 Jul 2024

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Labour Government’s King’s Speech commits to delivering legislation to reform housing, transport and workers’ rights

17 Jul 2024

Rachel Hopkins MP has reacted to the King’s Speech laid out in Parliament today (Wednesday 17th July). The speech laid out all the proposed laws of the new Labour Government over the coming year.   The Government’s legislative agenda will drive forward delivery of Labour’s first steps and missions to rebuild…

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My May Update

29 May 2024

Welcome to my final update of this Parliament! Here’s a snapshot of how I have been representing Luton South this month. It’s been an exciting month for our town, with stars coming to Luton for Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Stockwood Park, and the 48th Luton Carnival! Have a look…

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Labour’s Plan to Overhaul Britain’s Broken Railways

08 May 2024

FULL TEXT: Labour’s Plan to Overhaul Britain’s Broken Railways Underinvestment, inefficiency, waste and 14 years of tinkering by Conservative Ministers has left our railways unfit to meet the demands of modern Britain. For too long people in Luton have been let down by unreliable and inefficient train services, alongside crumbling…

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My March Update

Welcome to my March update, here’s some of the things I have been up to in Parliament and Luton South this month. Conservative’s Spring Budget This month, we saw the Tories’ Spring Budget lift the lid on 14 years of Conservative economic failure: a Conservative Government in their end days,…

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Conservatives’ budget once again fails to deliver for Luton

FULL TEXT: Last week, we saw the Chancellor’s Spring Budget. Despite measures announced, the UK still has the highest tax burden in 70 years. Households will be £870 worse off under the Conservatives’ tax plan on average, giving 5p with one hand while taking 10p with the other. This will…

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My February Update

28 Feb 2024

Welcome to my February update, here’s a snapshot of how I’ve been representing you in Parliament and Luton South this month.

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My Spring 2024 Survey

16 Feb 2024

You can read more about Labour’s five missions for government at the link below.

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My January Update

25 Jan 2024

Welcome to my first update of 2024! It’s been a busy month in Parliament and Luton South, here’s an overview of what I have been up to this month. Calling for a Ceasefire in Gaza It has now been over 3 months since the most recent escalation of hostilities in…

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Luton South MP backs Labour’s long-term plan to get children back to school 

24 Jan 2024

As recent figures reveal that school absences have reached historic levels under the Conservatives, Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins supports Labour’s plan to get children back to school in Luton and across the UK.  In the 2022/2023 Autumn and Spring term, 23.7% of children in Luton were persistently absent from…

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My December Update

22 Dec 2023

Welcome to my final update of 2023. I would like to wish everyone in Luton South a merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Here’s a snapshot of what I have been up to in Parliament and Luton South this month.

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Letter to Community Stakeholders: Humanitarian Emergency in Gaza

27 Oct 2023

Full letter text: Dear Organization Humanitarian Emergency in Gaza The events of the last few weeks have shaken our communities. We are all shocked and saddened by the horrifying news and images from Israel and Palestine. The tensions and violence are not new in the region. Decades of a lack…

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Five key missions which can transform our communities

20 Oct 2023

Once a year, the Labour Party holds its annual conference where MPs, Councillors, Trade Unions and members come together to shape our future policy positions. This year it was a particularly important Labour Conference as it could be the last before a General Election. This was a Labour Party that…

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Nominate your favourite local small business for my Luton South Small Business Awards 2023

09 Oct 2023

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I’m Hiring! Join my Constituency Office Team

01 Oct 2023

Job Title: Constituency Support Officer Location: Luton LU1 Length of Contract: 12-month fixed term Salary: £23,000 – £25,000 (in line with IPSA pay scales) Closing Date: 11:59pm Sunday 15 October. Rachel Hopkins MP is seeking a Constituency Support Officer to join her busy constituency office in Luton South. Working as part…

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September Newsletter

22 Sep 2023

This month, we returned to Parliament after the Summer Recess and it’s been a busy few weeks in Westminster and Luton. Here’s a snapshot of what I have been up to this month. Prime Minister’s Questions At the first Prime Minister’s Question Time after recess, I asked the Prime Minister…

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August Newsletter

25 Aug 2023

Welcome to my August newsletter. With Parliament in Summer Recess, it’s been great to visit businesses and community organisations across Luton South. The town is also looking forward to welcoming Premier League fans to Luton South for Luton Town’s home game against West Ham next Friday! Read some of my…

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July Newsletter

20 Jul 2023

Welcome to my July newsletter. Parliament has now adjourned for the summer recess, and it’s been a busy few months in Westminster and in Luton South. Opposing the closure of Luton Station Ticket Office On 5 July, a public consultation was launched regarding the proposed closure of over 1000 station…

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Petition: Oppose the Closure of Luton Station’s Ticket Office

Sign my petition to the Secretary of State for Transport, Mark Harper MP, below. Dear Mark Harper MP, We strongly oppose the proposed closure of the Luton Station ticket office, managed by Govia Thameslink. The closure of the Luton Station ticket office would impact the ability to buy tickets, plan…

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