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Luton MP backs Prime Minister’s vision for ‘hope’ after Labour conference speech

October 2, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP backs Prime Minister’s vision for ‘hope’ after Labour conference speech

Luton’s two Labour MPs have backed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s vision for the country, highlighting plans for a National Care Service, more council housing and greater investment in young people. Luton North MP Sarah Owen […]

Silver Street in Luton town centre
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Luton could get new powers to block vape and betting shops under high street plans

August 11, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton could get new powers to block vape and betting shops under high street plans

Luton Council could be given new powers to control which businesses open on the town’s high streets under plans announced by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The government is proposing changes which would allow councils to […]

The new Prime Minister Andy Burnham
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Luton MP welcomes electricity bill tax cut as PM announces first cost of living measure

July 23, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP welcomes electricity bill tax cut as PM announces first cost of living measure

Households across Luton South and South Bedfordshire are set to see their electricity bills fall this winter after the new Prime Minister announced the removal of VAT from domestic electricity bills. The measure, one of […]

Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrives at 10 Downing Street
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Luton MPs welcome Andy Burnham’s first day as Prime Minister as he pledges to end rough sleeping

July 20, 2026 Newsdesk 1

Luton’s two Labour MPs have welcomed Andy Burnham’s first day as Prime Minister after he announced a major drive to end rough sleeping and tackle the cost of living. In his first speech outside Downing […]

Sarah Owen MP (Luton North) pictured speaking in the House of Commons
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Luton MP says Burnham by-election victory shows Labour must change course

June 19, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP says Burnham by-election victory shows Labour must change course

Luton North MP Sarah Owen has said Andy Burnham’s victory in the Makerfield by-election demonstrates that voters are demanding a different style of politics and has renewed her call for a change in Labour’s national […]

More Luton stories

  • Anthem For Dissatisfaction. Photo by Bernie McAllister AFD5
    Theatre

    From Oasis to The Jam: Working-class anthems soundtrack tale of rebellion as award-winning show comes to Luton

    November 2, 2026 0
    A coming-of-age theatre production combining rock, punk, pop, politics and poverty is heading to Luton Library Theatre this month. Anthem for Dissatisfaction will be performed on Tuesday, 17 November, at 7.30pm, following award-winning runs at [...]
  • A scene from the Freckles video shot at Stockwood Park
    Music

    Luton rockers explore parenthood and the butterfly effect on new single ‘Freckles’ with DIY video shot in the town

    October 14, 2026 0
    A Luton band have returned with their latest single which is the first instalment in a planned trilogy exploring different aspects of parenthood and an accompanying video DIY-filmed video shot at locations around the town. [...]
  • Awaken
    Theatre

    Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween

    September 18, 2026 Comments Off on Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween
    A Luton-born playwright will bring her debut play to the town this Halloween, with a supernatural thriller exploring witch persecutions, working-class women and a forgotten language. Cheryl Prince, founder of 5D Theatre CIC, will bring [...]
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