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Sarah Owen MP (Luton North, Labour), during a different debate. Photo by House of Commons, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Luton MP among Labour backbench critics of radical asylum overhaul

November 18, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off

Luton North MP Sarah Owen has challenged the government’s radical shake-up of the UK asylum system, warning ministers that firmness does not require cruelty. Her criticism came after Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood set out the […]

University researchers call for urgent reform of asylum system for children

August 4, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off

A new report co-led by the University of Bedfordshire has called for urgent changes to the UK asylum system to better protect unaccompanied children and young people seeking refuge. Produced in partnership with the London […]

Film

Luton Henge to host film premiere exploring the people and stories of the town for autumn equinox double bill

August 18, 2026 Comments Off on Luton Henge to host film premiere exploring the people and stories of the town for autumn equinox double bill

A new dance film exploring Luton through movement, migration and the town’s changing identity will premiere at Luton Henge as part of a special autumn equinox event. Like the River Lea, conceived and directed by [...]
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 [...]