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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Newsletter – August 2022

30 Aug 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…

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Labour’s plan for a stronger, more secure economy

14 Jun 2022

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…

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Broken Conservative Party manifesto commitments leave working pensioners in the East of England £2,300 worse off

28 Apr 2022

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…

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Solidarity with DWP workers

22 Apr 2022

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…

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Newsletter 21st March 2022

18 Mar 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…

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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…

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Protect Student Choice – Post-16 Education Bill

23 Feb 2022

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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 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…

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Baron McKenzie of Luton

02 Dec 2021

“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.…

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