Rachel Hopkins · Labour Party
East of England, England
: 77,312
Created in the 2023 boundary review, from parts of Luton South and South West Bedfordshire.
Votes more often than 99% of MPs.
Rachel Hopkins
Labour PartyRachel Hopkins is the Labour MP for Luton South and South Bedfordshire, and has been an MP continually since 12 December 2019.
A motion was put forward to hold the parliamentary session in private (behind closed doors), excluding the public and press. This was overwhelmingly rejected, keeping the proceedings open and transparent.
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Sign up freeCoverage of Luton South and South Bedfordshire has been mixed for Rachel across 40 recent articles.
Positive coverage
“Female role models inspire Stopsley High School students ahead of GCSEs” — Luton Online
“Thousands celebrate Eid with huge festival in Luton's Wardown Park” — Luton Online
A new constituency created in the 2023 boundary review. Won by Lab in its first election in 2024. Covers Luton, Caddington and Eaton Bray and Edlesborough. Population 122,959, notably young (median age 34 vs 41 nationally).
Mayor welcomes care home residents and backs hospice heroes
Luton Online · 7 Apr 2026
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Sign up freeMedian Income▼
£26,200
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Mean Income▼
£32,300
per year (HMRC 2022-23)
Businesses▼
5,405
VAT/PAYE registered (ONS 2024)
Schools▼
46
28 primary, 5 secondary, 13 other
Total Income Tax▼
£241m
from 55,000 taxpayers
Median Tax▼
£2,480
per taxpayer / year
Mean Tax
£4,350
per taxpayer / year
Source: HMRC Survey of Personal Incomes, tax year 2022-23. Allocated by taxpayer residence. Covers income tax only — excludes NI, VAT, and capital gains. Sample-based estimate (~8% confidence interval).
Attainment 8▼
44.6
average score (DfE)
GCSE Pass Rate▼
60.5%
5+ GCSEs 9-4 (DfE)
1 city, 7 villages, rural areas — 123,490 total population
Source: ONS Built-Up Areas (Census 2021) + data.police.uk — crime rates are per 1,000 population (last 3 months)
Source: data.police.uk — street-level crime data aggregated from LSOA to constituency
37 councillors across 16 wards · Last elections: May 2023
| Ward | Party | Councillor | Elected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnfield | Liberal Democrats | Amjid Ali | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | David George Franks | May 2023 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Jeff Petts | May 2023 | |
| Beech Hill | Labour Party | Javed Iqbal Hussain | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Rehana Malik | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Rumi Chowdhury | May 2023 | |
| Biscot | Labour Party | Tahmina Saleem | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Zanib Raja | May 2023 | |
| Caddington | Conservative and Unionist Party | Kevin Mark Collins | May 2023 |
| Independent Berwick Hills Resident | Vicky Malone | May 2023 | |
| Central | Labour Party | Fatima Begum | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Mohammed Yaqub Hanif | May 2023 | |
| Challney | Labour Party | Basid Mahmood | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Khtija Ghaus Malik | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Tom Shaw | May 2023 | |
| Dallow | Labour Party | Alia Khan | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Mohammed Farooq | May 2023 | |
| Eaton Bray | Conservative and Unionist Party | Philip Douglas Keer Spicer | May 2023 |
| Farley | Labour Party | Dave Taylor | May 2019 |
| Labour Party | Mahmood Hussain | May 2019 | |
| Labour Party | Sian Julie Timoney | May 2019 | |
| High Town | Labour Party | James John Taylor | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Umme Ali | May 2023 | |
| Round Green | Liberal Democrats | Gillian Frances Fry | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Zahoor Ahmed | May 2023 | |
| Saints | Labour Party | Ghulam Abbas | May 2023 |
| Labour Party | Saima Hussain | May 2023 | |
| Labour Party | Shahanara Naser | May 2023 | |
| South | Labour Party | Charmaine Isles | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Steve Stevens | May 2023 | |
| Stopsley | Liberal Democrats | David Hesketh Wynn | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Nigel John Marshall | May 2023 | |
| Liberal Democrats | Richard Underwood | May 2023 | |
| Vauxhall | Liberal Democrats | Lee Mark Bridgen | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Terry David Keens | May 2023 | |
| Wigmore | Liberal Democrats | Alan Michael Skepelhorn | May 2023 |
| Liberal Democrats | Claire Gallagher | May 2023 |
Source: DCLEAPIL v1.0 by Jason Leman, LEAP (Andrew Teale) & Democracy Club. CC BY-SA 4.0. Data last refreshed: 1 Apr 2026.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
✓ Won 2019 GE | Lab | 13,593 | 35.4% |
| Con | 6,735 | 17.6% | |
| Ind | 5,384 | 14.0% | |
| Ref | 4,759 | 12.4% | |
| WPB | 3,110 | 8.1% | |
| Green | 2,401 | 6.3% | |
| LD | 2,400 | 6.3% |
Rachel Hopkins appeared in 1 national article across 3 topics (8 Apr 2026 – 8 Apr 2026)
Positive (+0.60)Ranked #120 of 286 MPs mentioned in national coverage
She is credited with securing tangible local funding for her constituents and effectively communicating government support, though the article reads largely as a press release.
25 articles hidden as not sufficiently relevant to this constituency
Caddington Grove Care Home residents visited Grove House for a coffee morning hosted by Mayor Councillor Sally Kimondo to raise awareness of Hospice at Home Volunteers. The event celebrated community partnerships and volunteer-led services supporting people with life-limiting illnesses in the local area.
Karl Oakley, a Luton man convicted of stabbing his 18-year-old ex-girlfriend Taylor Burrows to death in 2009, has had his parole release upheld by a judicial panel despite the Justice Secretary's legal challenge. The case highlights tensions between the Parole Board's recommendation for release and the Justice Secretary's concerns about Oakley's continued aggressive behaviour in prison.
An Iran war is disrupting global jet fuel supplies, causing airlines to cut expansion plans and raising fuel costs dramatically. UK and European airports, including Luton, face potential shortages as they rely heavily on Middle Eastern imports, with Luton typically holding only two weeks' worth of supply.
A Romanian gang of nine men who stole £750,000 from UK cash machines using high-tech devices have been jailed for over 25 years combined. The gang operated from a temporary base in Luton during 2024, targeting over 50 ATMs across the country before being caught and arrested at Luton Airport.
A nine-member international ATM fraud gang based in Luton and Romania was jailed for stealing £700,000 through sophisticated hacking of ATM security systems across 51 UK locations in 2024. Several gang members had Luton addresses, and the gang operated from the town while conducting raids nationwide.
Nearly 100 people participated in a community sleepout at Luton Point to raise awareness and funds for homelessness charities in Luton, generating over £8,000 for Impakt Housing & Support, NOAH Enterprise, and Stepping Stones Luton. The event highlighted the growing crisis of homelessness and housing insecurity in the area, with participants building shelters and engaging in educational activities to understand the lived experience of those without safe housing.
Luton Point, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, and surrounding areas are hosting a variety of free and low-cost Easter events for families during the school holidays, including egg hunts, craft workshops, and community activities. These events provide affordable entertainment options for constituents during the Easter break.
The Ghana Society celebrates 20 years of participation in Luton International Carnival, which marks its 50th anniversary in 2026. The article highlights the carnival's role as a platform for diverse cultural communities in Luton, featuring performances from numerous international cultural groups.
Luton Point shopping centre is launching a free Easter programme of family events including an Easter Egg Hunt, creative workshops, and gardening activities throughout March and April. The initiative aims to provide affordable entertainment for families during the school holidays while encouraging visitors to explore the centre's retailers and dining options.
Luton Council has published a five-year progress report on its race equality motion, highlighting improvements in workforce diversity, public health initiatives for Black communities, education outcomes, and employment support. The council has adopted an Anti-Racism Charter and committed to further action on remaining disparities in senior management representation and educational attainment.
Stopsley High School in Luton hosted an inspirational conference for Year 11 female students featuring speakers including MP Sarah Owen, who shared personal journeys and encouraged confidence and resilience ahead of GCSEs. The event successfully boosted students' self-belief and motivated them to pursue their aspirations.
The Luton Sleepout event at Luton Point raised funds for local homeless charities by bringing together community members, schoolchildren, and business staff to experience and understand homelessness. Participants built cardboard shelters and spent the night either indoors or outdoors, with all donations split between Impakt Housing & Support, NOAH Enterprise, and Stepping Stones Luton.
Luton Council's Evolution Fund has awarded nearly 150 grants of up to £20,000 to local artists and community groups for creative projects in 2026. The funded projects span visual arts, performance, community heritage, and inclusive workshops that celebrate Luton's cultural diversity and support vulnerable groups including refugees, people with disabilities, and those in mental health recovery.
Thousands attended an Eid al-Fitr celebration festival in Luton's Wardown Park, featuring prayer, entertainment, food stalls, and family attractions. Rachel Hopkins MP and the mayor attended the event, which was sponsored by Luton Rising and highlighted the town's community diversity.
An article celebrating Eid al-Fitr in Luton, highlighting successful interfaith Iftar events organised by community groups like UKIM Luton and Inspire FM that brought together diverse religious communities. The piece condemns recent anti-Muslim rhetoric and attacks on Jewish communities, calling for cohesion and solidarity among all faiths.
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