Families in Hull North and Cottingham can enjoy discounted attractions and meals out, with the launch of the government's Great British Summer Savings scheme. Ahead of the school holidays, the Chancellor has temporarily slashed VAT on kids' menu meals, children's cinema and theatre tickets, and tickets for attractions like soft play, adventure centres, and theme parks this summer. In addition, children aged between five to 15 years' old can travel free on local bus services

New Prime Minister, new hope With Andy Burnham being confirmed as Labour Leader on 17 July, he duly became Prime Minister on 20 July. In recent weeks, I discussed the change of leadership on our regional BBC Politics North and Look North programmes. The new Prime Minister then assembled his new ministerial team. I was appointed as Minister of State at the Department of Health and Social Care and I look forward to working with Health Secretary Yvette Cooper again. The Governme

Hull North and Cottingham Labour MP Diana Johnson has today commented on her appointment as Minister of State at the Department of Health and Social Care. Diana Johnson MP said: “I’m delighted to be appointed as Minister of State in the Department of Health and Social Care and to be working with Yvette Cooper again in her new ministerial team. “Improving all aspects of our National Health Service is a key part of the change Labour promised in 2024 and I know that reform o

Diana Johnson MP has made a statement on why she is today nominating Andy Burnham to be Leader of the Labour Party. “With nominations opening today for the position of Leader of the Labour Party, I have nominated Andy Burnham. “I have previously worked with Andy in Parliament on exposing the infected blood scandal and on the related campaign for a Hillsborough Law. “More recently, in both my roles as Policing Minister and as Employment Minister, I have engaged with Andy

This week marked two years since Dame Diana Johnson MP became a Minister in the Labour Government, first as Minister of State for Crime and Policing in the Home Office, and now as Minister of State for Employment at the Department for Work and Pensions. The video above outlines the achievements Diana has made in this time.

The University of Hull has officially opened their new London campus. Diana Johnson MP had the honour of cutting the ribbon to welcome the first students to the new cutting-edge campus. With new bespoke facilities, this landmark expansion will serve to strengthen Hull's global reach, bringing high-quality teaching, academic support an career-focused programmes into the heart of London. Located next to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, this campus sits within a vi

All Change On 22 June Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Leader of the Labour Party, triggering a formal process to elect a new Labour Leader and Prime Minister. This will conclude in July. Keir led Labour back from the 2019 General Election defeat to a landslide victory in July 2024, starting the process of change and renewal for our country under a new Labour Government. I want to thank Keir for his hard work, dedication and huge service to our country. I have bee

Bricknell residents face losing Post Office counter services in the ward when Morrisons on Fairfax Avenue closes this August. With Bricknell Councillor Sharon Hofman, Diana Johnson has launched a petition urging Post Office Ltd to secure another site in the ward for Post Office services. Diana and Cllr Hofman have been out in Bricknell Ward over the weekend collecting 'Save Bricknell Post Office' petition names. The petition can also be found online at Save Our Local Post Off

Diana Johnson MP held a Great Get Together event in Hull North and Cottingham on 20 June, marking ten years since MP Jo Cox was killed while serving constituents. The event took place at Rainbow Community Gardens in North Hull. The Great Get Together is the UK’s annual celebration of everything that connects our communities, inspired by Jo Cox’s belief that we have more in common than that which divides us. Events around the country take place this year on 19-21 June. Diana J

Hull MPs have launched a survey on the challenges constituents have been facing with the new tolls payment system for the Humber Bridge. In some cases, this has led to fines being issued. Hull MPs have now launched a survey to listen to the experiences of residents. The results will be presented to the Humber Bridge Board in a meeting being held to discuss the problems with the payment system. Fill in the survey at https://shorturl.at/C342I.

Next steps on national renewal set out May saw the King’s Speech announce 37 Government Bills for a new session of Parliament. This builds on the 50 pieces of new legislation so far passed by the Labour Government - including on employment rights, renters' rights and fighting crime and anti-social behaviour. The new bills announced include: An Energy Independence Bill boosting renewables, improving our energy security and self-sufficiency, to free UK consumers from global

Today Diana Johnson MP was at St Paul’s Cathedral for the Infected Blood Service of Recognition, Remembrance and Reflection for those infected and affected in the scandal. 19 May marked the second anniversary of the 2024 publication of the main Public Inquiry report. Alongside 1,300 people from the infected blood community, who came from all over the UK, those at the Service included Prime Minister Keir Starmer, former Prime Minister Theresa May and several serving Governmen

Today the King announced 37 new Government Bill to open the next session of the current five-year Parliament. This builds on the 50 pieces of new legislation so far passed by the Labour Government - including on employment rights, renters' rights and fighting crime and anti-social behaviour. The new bills announced in the KIng's Speech include: • An Energy Independence Bill boosting renewables, improving our energy security and self-sufficiency, to free UK consumers from glob

Following the results of yesterday's local elections, I want to thank all those who voted Labour and all our excellent candidates and campaigners who fought our corner in challenging circumstances. While these local election results are disappointing for the Labour Party in Hull, particularly with the loss of hardworking Labour councillors, I will continue to work constructively with Hull City Council and the Government in the months ahead to bring in investment, tackle the c

Modern rights at work April saw the implementation of a number of measures from the Labour Government's landmark Employment Rights Act, a manifesto pledge at the 2024 General Election These changes are being introduced gradually across 2026 and 2027, allowing employers time to prepare and ensuring that workers have clear information about their new rights. This Bill represents the biggest reset to workers’ rights in a generation and, as previously happened with the National M

Diana Johnson MP attended the official launch of Labour's Local Election campaign in Hull. Labour candidates have already been working hard in communities across Hull and they will do even more if elected on 7 May to work with the Labour Government to ease the cost of living crisis, safeguard vital local services and promote Hull's economic regeneration.

An eventful month at home and abroad March saw the Chancellor's Spring Statement. This contained much positive news about Britain's economy - especially on inflation, growth and public finances. However, this soon overtaken by the outbreak of hostilities in Iran and around the Middle East that has caused another unwelcome energy price shock. Challenging failure in local NHS Trust Late March saw the announcement by the Health Secretary Wes Streeting that Hull University Teachi

Hull’s Labour MPs have welcomed the decision by the Health Secretary Wes Streeting to include Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in the Government’s NHS Intensive Recovery programme. In a joint statement, Diana Johnson MP, Emma Hardy MP and Karl Turner MP said: “Following Hull MPs’ discussions with Health Ministers, it’s welcome that decisive action is being taken by the Secretary of State for Health to make Hull part of the NHS Intensive Recovery programme from Apr

Writing in the Yorkshire Post today (Saturday 14 March), Hull’s three Labour MPs have issued a joint plea for the opportunity to be taken to secure Hull rail electrification. The full text of the article reads: Commenting further, Hull North and Cottingham Labour MP Diana Johnson said: “There is a great opportunity to use the latest train battery technology to have faster, greener and more economic-to-run rail services, saving the Government money, not just for Hull

John and Emma Story, Diana Johnson and Health Secretary Wes Streeting Diana Johnson MP supported constituents John and Emma Story who came to Westminster promoting Lyla's Law on mandatory testing for all children presenting with potential Type 1 Diabetes symptoms. Lyla Story died in May 2025, fewer than 24 hours after her mother took her to a doctor, who diagnosed acute tonsillitis. An inquest into Lyla's death in September heard that she had undiagnosed Type 1 Diabetes. The