Member of Parliament

Rachel Hopkins

Q: Which party does Rachel Hopkins represent?

Rachel Hopkins currently represents Labour. Source: https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/4873

Lab Labour Luton South and South Bedfordshire ID 4873

Parliamentary Parliamentary Constituency

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At a glance

Rachel Hopkins is currently a Labour MP for Luton South and South Bedfordshire, and has represented the constituency for 6 years, 6 months. The latest election majority is 6,858. They are most active voting on Crime / Justice. They have voted in 84.7 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Rachel Hopkins submitted £253,152 of expenses, which is 12 % higher than the average MP. Asked 20 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Proposed 1 motion that went to a division.

Parliamentary activity snapshot

Current activity signals from votes, debates, questions, sponsored bills, and topic coverage. This is not a performance score. Most recent activity: 6 Jul 2026.

Voting participation 84.7 %

85 %

Avg

73 %

Rank 106 of 650 — higher than 84% of MPs

Debates 88

Avg

70.9

103 contributions across 88 appearances Rank 159 of 650 — more than 76% of MPs

Questions asked 20

Avg

127.6

Rank 456 of 650 — fewer than 70% of MPs

Voting alignment

MPs who most often voted the same way, or differently, when both recorded an Aye or No vote.

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Based only on divisions where both MPs recorded comparable Aye/No votes. Tellers, absences, abstentions, and missing votes are excluded.

Constituency

Parliamentary history

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Party affiliations, constituency changes, parliamentary roles, and election results. In the Commons for 6 years, 6 months. Majority of 6,858. 20 role(s) recorded.