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Cottingham Community Champion- October 2025
🎉October's Cottingham Community Champion is Ian Start! Ian is a long-standing trustee and community leader with the Cottingham Village trust, playing a central role in securing and running the Civic Hall. Ian's dedication has been vital in turning the Hall into a thriving local hub for event, services and community use. Thanks to Ian's unwavering commitment and dedication, Cottingham Civil Hall is now a cultural hub in the village, fostering social connections and supporting

Diana Johnson
7 days ago1 min read
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Cost of Living Support Event
Last week, I hosted a cost of living support event At my Orchard Centre drop-in event this morning, I discussed cost-of-living issues with constituents and many of those who do great work giving local people help and advice on the daily challenges that so many face. Many thanks to all who came along.

Diana Johnson
Oct 271 min read
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Labour Government Secures Clean Energy Jobs for our Region
While Reform UK's war on clean energy would put around 1.4 million jobs at risk from 2030, this Labour Government is creating over 400,000 extra jobs in clean energy industries. What does this mean for our area? 20,000 opportunities in clean energy industries across Yorkshire and the Humber Energy Estuary Huge opportunities in 31 occupations, including plumbing, welding, engineering and electrifications Higher wages, with entry level roles in clean energy paying 23% more than

Diana Johnson
Oct 221 min read
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Breast Cancer Pink Ribbon Tea
I attended last week’s Breast Cancer Campaign’s Pink Ribbon Tea in Parliament to highlight the importance of self-checking. One woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every 9 minutes and a man is diagnosed every day in the UK. Self-checking is recommended at least once a month to look for any potential signs of the disease. Dr Zoe Williams has developed has developed a step-by-step tutorial & co-created a Self-Check Leaflet with Breast Cancer Now. Find it here: https://www.elc

Diana Johnson
Oct 191 min read
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Labour Government provides funding for Best Start Family Hub in the East Riding
Today sees the launch of Best Start in Life! I'm proud of the action taken by the Government so far to make this a reality - including the new £154,994 of funding to open a new Best Start Family Hub in the East Riding by next April. Find out more👉http:// www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/

Diana Johnson
Oct 141 min read
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Labour Government Funding for Hull North and Cottingham
This is the difference Labour makes, communities in Hull North and Cottingham finally getting the funding we need and deserve. I'm proud...

Diana Johnson
Oct 81 min read
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September 2025 Monthly Newsletter
In early September, I was appointed to a new position within Government, as the Minister of State for Employment at the Department of...

Diana Johnson
Oct 710 min read
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SEND Meeting with Parents/ Carers
Last week , I met with members from the Hull Parent Carers Forum. The Forum brings together parents of children with special educational...

Diana Johnson
Sep 301 min read
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Labour Funding to Double the Number of Youth Hubs
After COVID too many young people were left not in employment, education or training. That's why the Government is doubling of the number...

Diana Johnson
Sep 241 min read
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Hull MPs Letter to Luke Campbell
Following our recent meeting with Luke Campbell to discuss cross-party working on key priorities for Hull and East Yorkshire, Hull's MPs...

Diana Johnson
Sep 221 min read
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September Hull North Hero
This month's Hull North Hero is Paul Richardson Since 2019, Paul has transformed Kingswood United FC Â Â into, not just a football club,...

Diana Johnson
Sep 221 min read
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Labour introduces the Hillsborough law
After tireless campaigning by the families of The 97, I'm proud that the Hillsborough Law will be introduced in Parliament today. The...

Diana Johnson
Sep 161 min read
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September Cottingham Community Champion
September's Cottingham Community Champion is Kasha Gravill-Vines Many in the village know Kasha as the formidable woman who transformed...

Diana Johnson
Sep 101 min read
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Change of Ministerial Role to DWP
Hull North and Cottingham MP Diana Johnson has changed ministerial roles in the Government reshuffle from Policing Minister to Minister...

Diana Johnson
Sep 81 min read
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I'm hiring a Caseworker!
Job Title : Caseworker Working For : Diana Johnson MP (Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham) Location : Hull Salary : In line with...

Diana Johnson
Sep 23 min read
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Labour Government provides 30 hours of free childcare support for working families.
From today, the Labour Government is funding 30 hours of childcare, giving children the best start in life and saving families around...

Diana Johnson
Sep 11 min read
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Lyla's Law Memorial Event
Recently, I joined John and Emma Story at the Goodfellowship Inn for an event in memory of their daughter, Lyla, to raise awareness of...

Diana Johnson
Aug 271 min read
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GCSE Results Day
A huge congratulations to those collecting their GCSE results today in Hull North and Cottingham Whether you're now heading to college or...

Diana Johnson
Aug 211 min read
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Cottingham Community Champion- August 2025
I'm happy to announce that the first Cottingham Community Champion is Lisa Gray. Those familiar with Cottingham Market will know Lisa and...

Diana Johnson
Aug 201 min read
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July 2025 Monthly Newsletter
July 4th was the first anniversary of the 2024 General Election. Despite the many challenges that the Government inherited, we have: Â ...

Diana Johnson
Aug 1914 min read
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