Rachel Hopkins MP: speeches

Speeches

• 3 Jun 2026 · Public Service Reform · Hansard source

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  9. What steps he is taking to support public service reform in Northern Ireland.

• 28 Apr 2026 · Park Home Owners · Hansard source

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  It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Alec. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Rushcliffe (James Naish) on securing this important debate. Many of the issues he raised in his excellent speech affect a number of my constituents. My constituency is home to several park home sites, including Caddington Park on Skimpot lane, Hillcrest Park in Caddington, Brickhill Park in Pepperstock, Brookfield Park in Totternhoe, Whipsnade park homes, Woodside park homes and some others. I have had the opportunity to meet and correspond with many residents from those communities. With about 80% of park home owners aged over 65, park homes can appear to be an attractive and affordable option for retirement. However, there are long-standing concerns about the regulation of the sector. I will touch on two issues that have repeatedly been raised with me: the 10% sales commission and rising pitch fees. The 10% commission is one of the most contentious issues in the sector.

• 12 Mar 2026 · Marriage Regulations · Hansard source

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  The right hon. Gentleman talks about anachronisms. Would he agree that the inequity between humanist marriages being legal in Scotland and not being permitted in England and Wales is an ongoing anachronism that should be addressed?

• 26 Feb 2026 · Traditions · Hansard source

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  5. What steps her Department is taking to support UK traditions.

• 12 Feb 2026 · Lord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address Motion · Hansard source

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  Just over a week or so ago, I expressed my horror at what had passed and was shocked that we could not remove a peerage from someone who had brought the other place into disrepute, so I am very pleased to see how swiftly the Government moved on bringing in legislation to do so. Does the Minister agree that full compliance with regard to providing transparency of records as soon as possible is vital to ensure that we rebuild trust in politics and politicians?

• 18 Dec 2025 · Christmas Adjournment · Hansard source

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  Hear, hear!

• 10 Dec 2025 · “Break Down Barriers to Opportunity” Mission · Hansard source

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

• 26 Nov 2025 · Engagements · Hansard source

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  Q1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 26 November.

• 24 Nov 2025 · Topical Questions · Hansard source

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  T6. 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 and need from the funding formula. Under a fairer funding system, Luton is set to gain. What can we expect to see from the formula in places like Luton, which suffered so badly under the Conservative Government?

• 24 Nov 2025 · Pride in Place Funding: Luton South and South Bedfordshire · Hansard source

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  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 people want to see improved in our town. Does the Minister agree that local people’s voices must be at the heart of shaping the changes they want to see, and that this Labour Government are putting power and investment back in their hands?

• 24 Nov 2025 · Pride in Place Funding: Luton South and South Bedfordshire · Hansard source

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

• 3 Sept 2025 · Hospitality Sector · Hansard source

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  “The Great British Pub Crawl” was in Luton last week, and I just want to flag that Dale and Holly said that Luton had a variety of brilliant pubs and that they really enjoyed their time there.