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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 0

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 […]

Affinity Water
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MP told water pressure problems solved in Luton after heatwave issue

July 20, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Luton’s MP Rachel Hopkins says she has been assured water pressure has returned to normal after raising residents’ concerns with Affinity Water following widespread disruption during the recent heatwave. The Luton South and South Bedfordshire […]

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Sports clubs, community centres and play areas can bid for up to £30,000 in new Luton fund

July 15, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Sports clubs, community organisations and volunteer groups across Luton can now apply for grants of up to £30,000 to improve their facilities as part of a new £1.5 million Government-backed investment in the town. Luton […]

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Two more Luton schools to offer free breakfast clubs from September

July 8, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Two schools in Luton South and South Bedfordshire will begin offering free breakfast clubs from September as part of the government’s expansion of its Best Start scheme. Hillborough Junior School and Foxdell Primary School have […]

Rachel Hopkins MP speaking in another debate
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Prime Minister promises 1,000 new homes in Luton and Beds after MP pushes for council housing boost

July 2, 2026 Newsdesk 0

The Prime Minister has pledged that 1,000 new social and affordable homes will be delivered in Luton and Bedfordshire after a Luton MP called for a major acceleration in council housebuilding during Prime Minister’s Questions. […]

Rachel Hopkins MP
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Luton businesses urged to claim £3,000 grants to hire unemployed young people

July 1, 2026 Newsdesk 0

Businesses across Luton are being encouraged to take advantage of a new government scheme offering £3,000 for every eligible young person they hire. The Youth Jobs Grant launched yesterday as part of the government’s wider […]

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 […]

Rachel Hopkins MP. Photo by House of Commons, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
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MP hails education reforms as boost for Luton children

June 19, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on MP hails education reforms as boost for Luton children

Luton is set to benefit from a series of education initiatives being rolled out by the government, including financial incentives for early years teachers and expanded mental health support in schools, according to Luton South […]

Councillor Tahmina Saleem has been appointed as Leader of Luton Council
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‘Great honour’ as first new Luton Council leader in 20 years takes office and reshuffles cabinet

May 20, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘Great honour’ as first new Luton Council leader in 20 years takes office and reshuffles cabinet

Councillor Tahmina Saleem has been officially appointed as the new leader of Luton Council following the decision of long-serving leader Councillor Hazel Simmons MBE to step down after nearly two decades in charge. Cllr Saleem […]

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