Rachel Hopkins
LabourMP for Luton South and South Bedfordshire · Since 2019
Recent Activity
Voted NO on: Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
Rachel Hopkins voted NO on 'Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading' (68-242, defeated)
Voted NO on: Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
Rachel Hopkins voted NO on 'Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading' (68-242, defeated)
Voted NO on: King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (p)
Rachel Hopkins voted NO on 'King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (p)' (104-316, defeated)
Voted NO on: King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (l)
Rachel Hopkins voted NO on 'King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (l)' (78-408, defeated)
Voted NO on: King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (o)
Rachel Hopkins voted NO on 'King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (o)' (104-317, defeated)
Voted NO on: King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (p)
Rachel Hopkins voted NO on 'King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (p)' (104-316, defeated)
Voted NO on: King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (l)
Rachel Hopkins voted NO on 'King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (l)' (78-408, defeated)
Voted AYE on: King's Speech Motion for an Address
Rachel Hopkins voted AYE on 'King's Speech Motion for an Address' (307-171, passed)
Voted NO on: King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (o)
Rachel Hopkins voted NO on 'King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (o)' (104-317, defeated)
Voted AYE on: King's Speech Motion for an Address
Rachel Hopkins voted AYE on 'King's Speech Motion for an Address' (307-171, passed)
Energy Security
I am sorry but I am short on time, so I will continue. We have seen at first hand the devastating impact of exposure to volatile international gas markets, which caused major price rises after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The Government are taking measures to protect our citizens and ensure that such stark and unaffordable increases are never passed on to households again, regardless of global conflicts, supply disruptions and sudden rises in international energy prices. With the war in
Voted NO on: King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (i)
Rachel Hopkins voted NO on 'King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (i)' (108-323, defeated)
Spoke in debate: Energy Security
Parliamentary appearance by Rachel Hopkins
Voted NO on: King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (i)
Rachel Hopkins voted NO on 'King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (i)' (108-323, defeated)
Energy Security
I welcome the opportunity to speak in this debate on the Gracious Speech. I am proud that since our Labour Government took office in July 2024, we have introduced a number of policies to improve our country’s energy independence, and therefore our energy security, by increasing domestic clean energy production and reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels. One of the best examples of that is the creation of Great British Energy: publicly owned energy investment designed to support British clean
Spoke in debate: National Security
Parliamentary appearance by Rachel Hopkins
National Security
I thank the Minister for his statement on national security threats and the swift response to this heightened threat. The horrific recent increase we have seen in antisemitic attacks and acts of anti-Muslim hatred is causing understandable anxiety in diverse communities such as mine in Luton South and South Bedfordshire, despite great partnership working between Luton council, Bedfordshire police and our voluntary and community sector. Will the Minister reassure my constituents that the Governme
Voted AYE on: Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on Amendments 88C, 88E to 88P, 88R, 88S and 88W, and propose Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Amendments 88A, 88T, 88U and 88V
Rachel Hopkins voted AYE on 'Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on Amendments 88C, 88E to 88P, 88R, 88S and 88W, and propose Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Amendments 88A, 88T, 88U and 88V' (335-158, passed)
Voted NO on: Privilege
Rachel Hopkins voted NO on 'Privilege' (223-335, defeated)
Spoke in debate: Park Home Owners
Parliamentary appearance by Rachel Hopkins