Sarah Owen
Sarah Owen is a Labour Member of Parliament for Luton North, known for her advocacy on social justice and equality issues. As the chair of the Commons' women and equalities committee, she has recently been in the news for leading efforts to challenge ageism in the UK. Owen has called for stronger measures against stereotypes that portray older individuals as wealth-hoarding or frail, arguing that such views contribute to societal divisions and discrimination. She advocates for a comprehensive review of age discrimination laws and the establishment of a commissioner for older people, aiming to improve access to essential services for the elderly.
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Sarah Owen questioned in Parliament whether Andrew should be held accountable before the police and Parliament.
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Greece· 2026-02-25
Sarah Owen has insisted that the role of UK institutions in the Epstein scandal must be examined.
‘Police need to investigate’: will Andrew be questioned over his relationship with Epstein? | Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
United Kingdom· 2026-02-14
The executive of the soft-left Tribune group of MPs – which includes the former ministers Louise Haigh and Justin Madders and the select committee chair Sarah Owen.
Burnham will try again for Westminster return but declines offer of seat in 2027 | LabourUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-27
Sarah Owen is one of the former assistant governors who exited the RBNZ amid the restructuring.
Reserve Bank delays releasing information on Adrian Orr’s shock resignation, as restructure sees executives leave
New Zealand· 2025-06-06
Sarah Owen highlights the importance of the awards for an industry that often doesn't celebrate its own success.
Aotearoa Music Awards: Celebrating 60 years of Kiwi music excellence, why they remain vitalNew Zealand· 2025-05-25
The letter was coordinated by the chairs of Labour Friends of Palestine and the Middle East, Sarah Owen and Andrew Pakes.
Labour figures urge recognition of Palestinian state at UN conference | UK newsUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-24
Chasing the tail of the right risks taking our country down a very dark path, said Labour MP Sarah Owen.
In Britain, the left is chasing the populist right on immigration. Canada must not do the same
Canada· 2025-05-16
Sarah Owen expressed alarm at Starmer's words regarding immigration.
No 10 defends Starmer’s language on immigration likened to Enoch Powell speech | Immigration and asylumUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-13
Sarah Owen warned that chasing the tail of the right risks taking the country down a very dark path.
Starmer faces opposition from Labour MPs and employers over immigration shift | Immigration and asylumUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-13
Sarah Owen said: 'Chasing the tail of the right risks taking our country down a very dark path.'
Starmer defends plans to curb net migration after backlash from MPs | Keir StarmerUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-12
Sarah Owen is a Labour MP who chairs the women and equalities select committee and pushed for the grant of bereavement leave for parents after miscarriages.
UK to grant bereavement leave to parents after miscarriages - Culture
Pakistan· 2025-03-06Committee chair Sarah Owen, a Labour MP for Luton North, said it was time for a review of how to shrink the UK's 'pervasively ageist culture'.
MPs criticise 'wealth-hoarding' boomers stereotype as ageistUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-19