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Newsletter – August 2022

This month I launched my Luton South Summer Survey. I want to hear from as many Luton South residents as possible before Parliament sits again in September. I’ve had some interesting conversations with people from across the constituency about their priorities. I want local voices to shape the future of…

Labour’s plan for a stronger, more secure economy

Over the last twelve years, our economy has been weakened by the Conservative Party mismanagement. Cuts, slow growth and stagnating wages have created a situation where the UK lurches from one financial crisis to another. April saw the economy shrink by 0.3% as the Government failed to introduce measures to…

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 of £2,300 worse off over the next two years because of three broken Conservative manifesto commitments. In the 2019 General Election, the Conservative Party promised to ‘keep the Triple Lock’ on State Pensions, ‘not to…

Solidarity with DWP workers

I was pleased to join PCS DWP workers to express my support for their campaign against the closure of 42 DWP offices across the UK. As Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office with responsibility for the Civil Service, I am working with Labour’s DWP team led by Shadow Secretary of…

Newsletter 21st March 2022

National Insurance Hike I recently spoke in an Opposition Day Debate on the Tories’ planned National Insurance hike. On the doorstep, many people in Luton South have been telling me that they are already struggling with the cost of living due to spiralling inflation and the huge energy bill increases…

Rachel Hopkins MP backs careers guidance in schools

Rachel Hopkins MP backs careers guidance in schools, as Labour pledges to ensure young people leave education life-ready and job-ready Rachel Hopkins MP is backing Labour’s plan to deliver professional careers guidance in schools as part of the party’s plan to ensure young people leave education ready for work and…

Protect Student Choice – Post-16 Education Bill

BTECs provide a key route into higher education and careers for many students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Removing funding for BTECs will have a devastating impact on social mobility in Luton and across the UK. #ProtectStudentChoice Luton Sixth Form College

Newsletter – 21st February 2022

Children’s Mental Health Week I recently participated in a Parliamentary debate on children’s mental health, held to mark Children’s Mental Health Week. Even before the pandemic, there was a crisis in children’s mental services that has been ignored by the Government for far too long. In my speech, I…

Newsletter – 7th February 2022

Downing Street Parties The past few weeks in Westminster have been dominated by the news of parties in Downing Street during the lockdowns. We made sacrifices to protect the NHS and our communities. Many of us did not see loved ones for months, with some unable to say goodbye to…

Newsletter – 17 January 2022

Welcome to my regular newsletter, keeping you updated on my work as Luton South’s Member of Parliament. The Prime Minister has finally admitted that he attended a party in the Downing Street garden when the whole country was locked down. I believe he has shown a complete disregard not just…

Rachel Hopkins MP Responds to the Tories’ Rail Fare Hike

Rachel Hopkins MP responds to the Tories’ rail fare hike Rachel Hopkins MP has condemned Tory Ministers after a brutal 3.8% train fares hike was announced last month. Labour has compared the costs on over 180 train routes between when the Conservatives came to power and the projected new prices…

Baron McKenzie of Luton

“I am very sad to hear about the passing of Lord Bill McKenzie. The Bill I knew was a dedicated public servant committed to celebrating diversity and improving people’s lives across Luton and the UK. We are all the better for knowing Bill and listening to his thoughtful, well-considered expert advice derived from decades of public service.…

#EndFireAndRehire

#EndFireAndRehire I’m pleased to back Unite’s campaign to end the nefarious practice of ‘Fire and Rehire’. This is where employers hold their workforce to ransom by threatening to fire them from their jobs unless they agree to sign a new contract for less pay and worse terms and conditions. We’ve…

Stop the European Super League

Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins has called on football fans of all stripes to band together and oppose the creation of a European Super League by greedy billionaires. She has asked fans to sign a petition calling on the Government to investigate the proposal. You can add your name to…

Greensill Lobbying Scandal

The Greensill Scandal has exposed how the revolving door between the Tory Government & paid lobbyists has created conflicts of interest. In the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC), I asked ACOBA Chair Eric Pickles how many advisory roles his committee believes is acceptable for Senior Civil Servants to…

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