Category: News
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Luke presses PM for police & fire funding
Luke Myer MP at 10 Downing Street this week 2 September 2026 Luke Myer MP has taken the case for fair funding for Cleveland Police and Cleveland Fire Brigade directly to the Prime Minister and Home Secretary following a deeply difficult week for Teesside. The intervention follows the tragic deaths…
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Luke fights for Boulby science lab
Luke Myer MP has challenged plans to reduce the operating budget of East Cleveland’s world-leading Boulby Underground Laboratory, warning Ministers that East Cleveland should not bear a disproportionate share of science cuts. Boulby Lab, more than a kilometre underground, is the UK’s only deep underground science laboratory. It is currently competing…
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£10m boost for local pubs, cafés and restaurants
2 September 2026 Independent pubs, cafés and restaurants across Teesside could benefit from a new £10 million Hospitality Grant Scheme launched today by the Labour Government. The three-year fund will back projects helping entrepreneurs start new hospitality businesses, bring empty premises back into use and provide training to help people into work.…
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Five-month pension nightmare ends after Luke steps in
28 August 2026 A Lingdale woman has finally received her Civil Service pension, lump sum and five months of back payments after Luke Myer MP repeatedly intervened over delays to her retirement payments. The constituent had worked in the Civil Service for nearly 32 years and partially retired in March. Despite applying…
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Statement on policing
Following the tragic deaths of PC Tom Clough & PC Matthew Blades at the weekend, and a spate of serious incidents this week, Cleveland’s Labour MPs met with the Government’s Minister for Policing & Fire Sarah Jones yesterday. The meeting focused on funding for Cleveland Police and Cleveland Fire Brigade,…
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Teesside stands with Ukraine on Independence Day
Luke Myer MP today (24 August 2026) joined Ukrainian families in Middlesbrough to celebrate 35 years of Ukrainian independence and reaffirm Teesside’s support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s illegal invasion. The Ukrainian Independence Day event was organised by Cllr Luke Henman, Middlesbrough Council’s lead for Ukraine, bringing together…
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Permanent care secured for elderly lady
24 August 2026 A vulnerable 89-year-old woman has been given a permanent place in residential care after Luke Myer MP stepped in to support her family. The Coulby Newham constituent had experienced repeated falls and hospital admissions, and her family were deeply concerned that plans for her to leave residential…
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Luke welcomes new Nunthorpe business Hedley’s
23 August 2026 Luke Myer MP has welcomed another new independent business to Nunthorpe, after Hedley’s Coffee Co. officially opened its doors this weekend. Luke stopped by last week to see the final touches going into the new café at The Avenue Shops, chatting with owner Ben Rae and even meeting Ben’s uncle,…
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Luke visits Marton Summer Fair
22 August 2026 Luke Myer MP dropped in on Marton Community Centre’s Summer Fair today, joining families and local residents for an afternoon of community fun. The fair was organised by Marton East councillors Dorothy Davison and Jason McConnell, alongside the volunteers of Marton Community Centre and Marton East Community…
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Luke holds Carlin How surgery
20 August 2026 Luke Myer MP held a local advice surgery today in the village of Carlin How, East Cleveland. It was Luke’s 103rd surgery since being elected. Luke has been taking his surgeries out into communities across Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, giving residents the chance to speak to…
