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Conduct of the Chancellor of the Exchequer

Commons debates

The Minister makes a point about the previous disastrous mini-Budget of September 2023. The shadow Chancellor, the right hon. Member for Central Devon (Sir Mel Stride), said at that time,...

“Break Down Barriers to Opportunity” Mission

Women and Equalities

Rachel Hopkins made a speech in the House of Commons

Last week, I met the 93% Club to hear more about its vital work to address the impact of social class on young people’s career and life chances. I welcome our Labour Government’s...

“Break Down Barriers to Opportunity” Mission

Women and Equalities

Rachel Hopkins made a speech in the House of Commons

What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to promote equality as part of the Government mission entitled “Break Down Barriers to Opportunity”.

Events Industry: Security

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

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether financial resources will be made available to charities and voluntary groups organising public events in order for them to comply...

Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor

Westminster Hall debates

But was it “Look East (West)” or “Look East (East)”?

Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor

Westminster Hall debates

I thank my hon. Friend for making a brilliant point about the contribution that further education colleges make to the agenda for skills, apprenticeships and ultimately good jobs for our young...

Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor

Westminster Hall debates

I will happily give way to my hon. and young Friend.

Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor

Westminster Hall debates

I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Cambridge (Daniel Zeichner) on securing this important debate. I welcome the Labour Government’s commitment to the Oxford-Cambridge corridor....

Criminal Court Reform

Commons debates

I welcome the news that the Government will match-fund criminal barrister pupillages, and I agree that there should be a focus on opening up a career at the criminal Bar to even more young people...

Engagements

Rachel Hopkins made a speech in the House of Commons

For years and years, rail fares have gone up and up, but that is set to change next year. Can the Prime Minister confirm that commuters in my constituency will see a saving of around £400 on...

Engagements

Rachel Hopkins made a speech in the House of Commons

If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 26 November.

Topical Questions

Housing, Communities and Local Government

Rachel Hopkins made a speech in the House of Commons

This follows on from previous questions about the fair funding review. Luton has seen local services decimated, due to years of Conservative decisions, which stripped consideration of deprivation...

Pride in Place Funding: Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Housing, Communities and Local Government

Rachel Hopkins made a speech in the House of Commons

I really welcome the £1.5 million Pride in Place impact funding awarded to Luton, and I have launched a survey with my hon. Friend the Member for Luton North (Sarah Owen) to find out what...

Pride in Place Funding: Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Housing, Communities and Local Government

Rachel Hopkins made a speech in the House of Commons

What assessment he has made of the potential impact of Pride in Place funding on the Luton South and South Bedfordshire constituency.

Ukraine: Forcible Removal of Children

Commons debates

Russia is enduring significant financial pressure as a result of its illegal war in Ukraine. Does the Minister share my view that we must impose maximum economic pressure on Russia in order to...

Police Reform

Commons debates

I welcome the Minister’s announcement that she will abolish police and crime commissioners, which is the right move. That said, may I place on the record my thanks to John Tizard, our...

Business of the House

Commons debates

I am pleased that so many nominations are rolling in for my fifth annual Luton South and South Bedfordshire small business awards. There are two weeks to go—keep nominating. Many of our...

Serious Fraud Office: Economic Crime

Solicitor General

Rachel Hopkins made a speech in the House of Commons

I welcome the Serious Fraud Office’s first use of an unexplained wealth order to return more than £1 million that had been stolen from the public. How will the Solicitor General...

Serious Fraud Office: Economic Crime

Solicitor General

Rachel Hopkins made a speech in the House of Commons

What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Serious Fraud Office’s work in tackling serious economic crime.

Topical Questions

Rachel Hopkins made a speech in the House of Commons

Meaningful activity and access to education in prison are key to supporting those leaving prison with the skills and tools they need to move away from crime. However, the University and College...