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

October 2, 2026 Newsdesk 0

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

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    News

    Luton’s Stacey Dooley to tackle bizarre online health claims in new BBC series

    September 9, 2026 Comments Off on Luton’s Stacey Dooley to tackle bizarre online health claims in new BBC series
    Luton’s Stacey Dooley is taking on some of the internet’s strangest health claims in a brand new BBC series – and the first trailer has now been released. Clickbait Clinic with Stacey Dooley will see [...]
  • Myles Smith
    Music

    Myles Smith dedicates new short film with Stephen Graham to Luton Hospital as debut album on course for No.1

    June 23, 2026 1
    Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has released a powerful new short film dedicated to children and staff at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital while also announcing that his debut album is in early contention to go [...]
  • Stacey Dooley outside the Acorn Recovery unit in Stockport
    Film

    Three major new Stacey Dooley documentaries announced tackling abuse, addiction and military failings

    June 17, 2026 Comments Off on Three major new Stacey Dooley documentaries announced tackling abuse, addiction and military failings
    Luton-born documentary maker Stacey Dooley is set to front three new BBC documentaries examining some of the UK’s most difficult and controversial issues. The award-winning presenter and filmmaker will return to BBC Three and iPlayer [...]
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