Jobs at Luton's Vauxhall plant are at risk due to the Government scrapping furlough this month & failing to maintain supply of semiconductor chips.
We need urgent action to ensure the UK automotive sector remains competitive globally & to save skilled jobs in Luton South. #PMQs
Police are at the scene of a serious incident in St Mildred’s Avenue, #Luton.
Emergency services attended and a 19-year old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries. (1/3)
After the riots, the Government set up a review that made 63 recommendations.
A decade on, the Government has failed to implement most of them, and instead, has cut youth services, the police and local council budgets.
We can't trust the Tories to support our communities.
Eid Mubarak to Muslims celebrating across the world, but for those living in Palestine, #EidAlAdha celebrations will not be peaceful or safe.
The forced evictions in East Jerusalem and the West Bank must stop to help get a meaningful peace process back up and running. #Palestine
Tonight the Luton Labour Group have tabled an urgent motion on the Government's proposed planning reforms.
Cllr Rob Roche, portfolio holder for sustainable development said:
'I'm deeply concerned about that the Government's proposals in their planning reform white paper, (1/2)
Since the start of the pandemic, Universal Credit claims in Luton South have risen by 146%.
The planned cut will be devastating for our town, and the thousands of people already struggling to get by.
I will keep fighting the Government to #CancelTheCut.
https://t.co/rmerJJDrm1
Young people should be able to feel safe and secure in our communities. We need to see comprehensive action from Government to end knife crime.
https://t.co/a1HLeZ3LXF
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The public shouldn't have found out about changes to travel advice to covid hotspots through the media last night.
Govt should be open & direct about changes that will hugely impact people's lives.
We need close Govt-Council collaboration to rollout turbocharged vaccinations.
I am proud to have the support of elected representatives, and residents across Bedfordshire.
Thank you again to Luton's representatives for taking the time to provide a message of support. You can make a real difference by voting Labour tomorrow!
Garden stakes going up across Luton supporting @davidforpcc our excellent Police and Crime Commissioner candidate. Don't forget to #VoteLabour this Thursday!🌹
Thank you to everyone who has supported my campaign so far. If you have a postal vote please post it as soon as possible!
I am standing for Police and Crime Commissioner to ensure that we have a clear focus on community policing in Bedfordshire. Please vote Labour this Thursday.
Thank you to the representatives across Luton who took the time to endorse my campaign.
If elected as Police and Crime Commissioner on Thursday 6th May, I will be accountable to residents across Bedfordshire and ensure that Bedfordshire Police is equally accountable.
Thank you to Labour leader Keir Starmer for his personal endorsement of my campaign.
We need a professional overseeing Bedfordshire Police and with over 30 years of service in the Police, I believe I am the most qualified candidate. Please vote Labour on Thursday 6th May.
It was great to have Shadow Schools Minister @wesstreeting join me on the doorstep today. It's clear that people want visible community policing back on their streets. Ensuring a visible police presence will be a priority of mine if elected as PCC on the 6th May.