My last day in Parliament before the General Election on 4 July.
It’s been a privilege to represent everyone in Luton South.
I’m standing again in the new constituency of Luton South & South Bedfordshire. See you on the doorsteps soon!
The General Election has been called for the 4th July🗳️
Want to help deliver the change this country needs?
Email rachel
@rachelhopkins
.org to get involved 🌹
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No inflation-busting water bill hikes. No reward for systematic mismanagement.
That is what I, along with nearly 40 MP colleagues, are calling for, in our open letter to Ofwat.
I’ve joined over 100 MPs and Lords from 11 parties to sign a crucial letter calling for our government to respect the International Criminal Court and its independent investigations into war crimes in Gaza.
All those who commit war crimes must face justice.
For too long our Government has failed to oppose Israeli war crimes in Gaza. That must end.
I've co-organised this letter from over 100 MPs and Lords from 11 Parties for our Government to back the International Criminal
Statehood is the inalienable right of the Palestinian people.
Ireland, Norway, and Spain have rightly announced their recognition of the State of Palestine, the UK must now do the same.
Read
@LFPME
's important statement below
Under the Tories, knife crime is up 80% since 2015, with children as young as ten years of age found carrying knives.
This should worry us all.
Labour will halve serious violence within a decade 👇
Congratulations to Cllr Tahmina Saleem who will be Luton's Mayor for the next year and congratulations also to Cllr Babatunde Ajisola who will be Luton's Deputy Mayor.
The Infected Blood Scandal is one of Britain's gravest injustices.
The scale of the horror uncovered is appalling. I pay tribute to the victims who’ve fought so hard for justice.
Apologies must be accompanied by action.
Last week, I spoke about the infected blood inquiry, the local election results and the issue of AI generated fake news.
📺Watch the
@itvanglia
Late Edition episode here:
Once again the
@Conservatives
have backtracked on their commitment to the rule of law.
@UKLabour
supports the independence of international courts. The Prosecutor’s application for warrants, as well as the ICC’s jurisdiction, is a matter for the ICC.
In Parliament yesterday👇🏿
Our armed forces and their families deserve better than having to put up with flooding, black mould, and vermin in their homes.
In Government, Labour will set new standards for service housing.
Great to hear David Arnold saying he’s proud of coming from our home town🧡
The Radio 1 Big Weekend choosing Luton this year is a huge vote of confidence - it’s going to be such an exciting weekend for the town!
@BBCRadio1
#BigWeekend
The public inquiry into the infected blood scandal, known as the biggest treatment disaster in NHS history, is due to publish its findings.
Dame Diana Johnson MP told
#BBCBreakfast
she hopes there will finally be justice for more than 30,000 people infected with HIV and