Cutting the ribbon at Bushmead Primary
It was such a joy to cut the ribbon at Bushmead Primary Luton for their…
My work
In Luton
Technology-enabled VAWG
Science, Innovation and Technology
Sarah Owen made a speech in the House of Commons
Like many, I have seen adverts for artificial intelligence apps, which are some of the most downloaded apps across the world, targeted directly at teenagers. These adverts boast about the...
Read more →
Technology-enabled VAWG
Science, Innovation and Technology
Sarah Owen made a speech in the House of Commons
What steps he is taking to help tackle technology-enabled violence against women and girls.
Read more →
Point of Order
Commons debates
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. The shadow Minister for Women, the hon. Member for East Grinstead and Uckfield (Mims Davies), just before Prime Minister’s questions, stated at the...
Read more →
Violence against Women and Girls
Women and Equalities
Sarah Owen made a speech in the House of Commons
The Minister and many colleagues in this place will be aware of the groundbreaking new Netflix programme “Adolescence”. It is chilling, but is rightfully forcing a national...
Read more →
Welfare Reform
Commons debates
I think all Government Members understand the scale of the financial bin fire left by the previous Government, but there are those who are worried and are seeking assurances at home. For the 1...
Read more →
Employment Rights Bill
Commons debates
I thank the hon. Member for his kind intervention, and I thank many Members for their support throughout the years. I experienced pregnancy loss while I was an MP, and the kindness of colleagues...
Read more →
Employment Rights Bill
Commons debates
I refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests and the fact that I am a trade union member. This Government were elected on the promise to deliver the biggest...
Read more →
International Women’s Day
Commons debates
I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Brent East (Dawn Butler) for introducing this incredibly important International Women’s Day debate. The debate is always well attended, but it is...
Read more →
Public Procurement: Support for SMEs
Cabinet Office
Sarah Owen made a speech in the House of Commons
Last year, Luton airport invested £110 million in local businesses. It knows the value of businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, in places like Luton. Every weekend, I...
Read more →
Public Procurement: Support for SMEs
Cabinet Office
Sarah Owen made a speech in the House of Commons
What steps he is taking to support small and medium-sized enterprises in public procurement.
Read more →
Women’s Health - [Dr Rupa Huq in the Chair]
Backbench Business
Sarah Owen made a speech in a Westminster Hall debate
It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Dr Huq. I thank my hon. Friend the incredible Member for Hastings and Rye (Helena Dollimore) for bring this important debate to Westminster Hall. As...
Read more →
LGBT+ History Month
Commons debates
It is always an honour to take part in this annual debate commemorating, celebrating and protesting for LGBT+ History Month. I will start by saying that I am incredibly disappointed that there...
Read more →
LGBT+ History Month
Commons debates
I appreciate the Minister’s apology, but to have taken such a stance would have meant her losing her job. Although we can always reflect and do better in hindsight, we have to be kind to...
Read more →
Topical Questions
Women and Equalities
Sarah Owen made a speech in the House of Commons
It is the beginning of LGBT History Month. Trans people across the UK are struggling to access healthcare and finding it difficult to go about their lives with dignity. As their identity comes...
Read more →
Housing: Construction
Ministry of Defence
Sarah Owen received a response to a question they put to the government
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether it remains his policy to release land to Homes England through the Defence Infrastructure Organisation to meet the government's housebuilding...
Read more →
Ministry of Defence: Land
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Sarah Owen received a response to a question they put to the government
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether it remains her policy for Homes England to acquire Ministry of Defence land through the Defence Infrastructure...
Read more →
Women’s Health Strategy
Commons debates
The Committee report on women’s reproductive health, started under our fantastic predecessors, laid out how medical misogyny has left far too many women suffering. Women have been left...
Read more →
Topical Questions
Business and Trade
Sarah Owen made a speech in the House of Commons
Despite repeated Government and union engagement, it seems that Luton could be set to lose one of its largest private sector employers, as Stellantis closes its Vauxhall plant, despite our...
Read more →
Fireworks
Business and Trade
Sarah Owen made a speech in the House of Commons
Antisocial fireworks keep our constituents awake, cause alarm for pets, and seriously affect people with post-traumatic stress disorder or special educational needs. I know the Minister heard...
Read more →
Fireworks
Business and Trade
Sarah Owen made a speech in the House of Commons
If he will take steps to reduce the noise level of fireworks on public sale.
Read more →