Category: East Cleveland
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Luke Myer MP slams “unscrupulous” landlords in East Cleveland
Government backs call for action to reclaim control of communities 30th June 2025, Westminster Luke Myer MP has raised concerns in the House of Commons about unscrupulous landlords “dumping individuals with serious criminal histories” in villages in East Cleveland, including parts of Brotton and Carlin How. During the Housing, Communities…
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Luke Myer visits the Iron Shed in Skinningrove
Luke Myer MP has praised the work of the Iron Shed at Land of Iron in Skinningrove, describing it as a powerful example of how community-led projects can tackle isolation and build lasting friendships. During his visit, Luke spent time with local members, learning more about the shed’s activities and…
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Luke tackles DBS delay for Loftus resident
This week, Luke Myer MP helped a resident in Loftus whose Enhanced DBS check had been stuck at Stage 4 for weeks, putting a new job offer at risk. After Luke contacted the Disclosure and Barring Service and pressed for an urgent review, the check was completed and the resident…
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Luke changes law to deliver better buses
Luke Myer MP has helped shape new laws to bring bus services back under public control, after serving on the committee for the Bus Services Bill. Luke attended every sitting day of the Bill Committee in Parliament, speaking up for communities across Teesside and pushing for changes that will deliver…
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Luke Myer MP joins Armed Forces Day tributes in Parliament
Armed Forces Day events pay tribute to those who serve and their families 24th June 2025 Luke Myer MP has joined national and local commemorations to mark Armed Forces Week, paying tribute to service personnel, veterans, and their families. Luke attended the Armed Forces Day flag-raising ceremony in Parliament, standing…
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Luke Myer MP welcomes fairer council funding overhaul for areas like Teesside
New government reforms will shift funding from affluent areas to places with higher need, reversing years of cuts to Northern councils. 21st June 2025 Luke Myer, Member of Parliament for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, has welcomed a major overhaul to the way local councils are funded, with the Government…
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Inspiring Future Leaders: Local Schools Visit Parliament
Young people quiz their MP on laws, local priorities and the future 20th June 2025, Westminster This week, Luke Myer MP welcomed four schools from Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland to Westminster for a fascinating day exploring democracy in action. Pupils and staff from Lingdale Primary School, Handale Primary School,…
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Luke Myer MP welcomes expansion of Free School Meals to support local families
Luke Myer, Member of Parliament for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, has welcomed the Labour Government’s plan to extend free school meal entitlement to all children whose families receive Universal Credit. The policy will give over half a million more pupils across England access to a free, nutritious meal every…
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Luke Myer MP votes in favour of Better Buses for East Cleveland
Middlesbrough South & East Cleveland MP urges action to support local services Middlesbrough, 3 June 2025 The government’s new Bus Services Bill passed its second reading in the House of Commons this week, offering long-awaited powers to local leaders to take control of failing services. Luke Myer, Member of Parliament…
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Teesside pupils to benefit from Labour’s vital repairs to crumbling schools
Teesside schools are to receive a share of £4.7m of Condition Improvement Fund for the Northeast, as part of Labour’s Plan for Change. This investment, part of £470m nationally, will see classrooms and school facilities across Teesside upgraded to be safe and warm, including projects at Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy,…
