In Parliament - Rachel Hopkins MP

Energy Prices: Support for Business

Commons debates

I want to try again on local authorities, because I am not sure the Secretary of State understands that the review is simply too late. Too many councils already face budget holes—Luton...

Business of the House

Commons debates

Given the new Leader of the House’s experience of the fantastic Inspire sports centre in Luton South, may I ask her to join me in congratulating Amy Rollinson from Luton Diving Club on her...

Engagements

Rachel Hopkins made a speech in the House of Commons

The new Prime Minister tells us that she will deliver on the NHS. Well, that is a turn-up for the books, because after 12 years of Conservatives driving our NHS into the ground, we have record...

Women’s Health Strategy for England

Commons debates

Black women are four times more likely to die during pregnancy and childbirth. What targeted preventive solutions will the maternity disparities taskforce apply to address this totally...

Climate Targets: Energy Efficiency

Rachel Hopkins made a speech in the House of Commons

Increasing the number of energy-efficient homes will help us to meet our climate targets and reduce bills. Around 70% of homes in Luton have an energy performance rating of band D or below, and...

Climate Targets: Energy Efficiency

Rachel Hopkins made a speech in the House of Commons

What assessment he has made of the potential role of energy efficiency in meeting the UK’s climate targets.

Yorkshire County Cricket Club: Discrimination

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Rachel Hopkins received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if her Department will make an assessment of the implications for its policies of claims of racism and discrimination at...

BTEC Qualifications - [Sir Mark Hendrick in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

I thank my hon. Friend for her—as ever—very thoughtful contribution, and I thoroughly agree with her. As Ministers know, T-levels will not fill the gap, because this is not just about...

BTEC Qualifications - [Sir Mark Hendrick in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

My hon. Friend makes an excellent point. I will go on to talk about choices and how people can progress and make different choices about their careers and future, and what they want to do, but...

BTEC Qualifications - [Sir Mark Hendrick in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Mark. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Battersea (Marsha De Cordova) on leading the debate with an excellent speech, and the...

BTEC Qualifications - [Sir Mark Hendrick in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

The hon. Lady is making an important point about the link-up and the circular needs in our local communities. For example, students can do a biomedical science BTEC at Luton Sixth Form College,...

Government Projects

Rachel Hopkins made a speech in the House of Commons

Well, crikey! This Government have a track record of waste and siphoning off public money through contracts given to friends of and donors to the Tory party. The Procurement Bill is an...

Public Services: Civil Servants

Rachel Hopkins made a speech in the House of Commons

While Tory leadership hopefuls fight over who can be the most economically incompetent to win their members’ favour, the UK’s public services are at breaking point. The Passport...

Topical Questions

Women and Equalities

Rachel Hopkins made a speech in the House of Commons

E-scooters can be difficult for people with sight loss to identify and avoid, especially when they are ridden illegally on a pavement, because they operate quietly. What assessment has the...

Energy Price Rises

Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Rachel Hopkins made a speech in the House of Commons

Citizens Advice Luton has seen a 119% increase in local people saying they cannot afford their energy bills after April’s price increase, even after cutting back on other essential...

Energy Price Rises

Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Rachel Hopkins made a speech in the House of Commons

What assessment he has made of the impact of the rise in energy prices on (a) households and (b) businesses.

Topical Questions

Work and Pensions

Rachel Hopkins made a speech in the House of Commons

Many of my Luton South constituents are struggling to make ends meet. In fact, across the east of England, 50% of Citizens Advice debt clients are in a negative budget, with their monthly...

Topical Questions

Work and Pensions

Rachel Hopkins made a speech in the House of Commons

If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

Building Regulations: Insulation

Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities

Rachel Hopkins received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, if he will amend building regulations relating to external wall insulation to prevent the excessive use of sand and cement...

Government Departments: Buildings

Rachel Hopkins received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will publish the Property Sustainability Board’s meeting minutes from 1 January 2020 to 22 June 2022.