Category: Policy
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Luke helps push through tougher rules on dangerous homes
Landlords who leave tenants living in dangerous conditions face tougher rules, after Luke Myer MP helped move new housing safety regulations through Parliament. Today (Monday 19 October), Luke served on a Parliamentary committee considering changes to Awaab’s Law and electrical safety standards. The new regulations will extend Awaab’s Law beyond…
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Luke Myer MP welcomes multimillion-pound Tees investment
Luke Myer MP and PD Ports’ CEO Paul Foreman Monday 19 October A major multi-million-pound investment in the River Tees has been officially opened by PD Ports, with local MP Luke Myer joining port bosses and community leaders to celebrate the new facility. The new Tees Marine facility at Cargo…
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Cleveland MPs take police funding to Prime Minister
15 October 2026 Cleveland’s Labour MPs have taken their fight for extra police funding directly to Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Luke Myer, Chris McDonald, Andy McDonald and Jonathan Brash met the Prime Minister for talks yesterday, demanding urgent action to tackle Cleveland Police’s longstanding funding problems. The meeting follows a…
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Luke takes police funding fight to Minister
14 October 2026 Luke Myer MP has taken the fight for extra funding for Cleveland Police straight to the Policing Minister, just 24 hours after demanding action in Parliament. Cleveland’s Chief Constable Victoria Fuller has estimated the force needs another 500 officers just to bring workloads closer to the national…
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Luke hails cancer support lifeline as Maggie’s turns one
7 October 2026 More than 3,500 visits in just one year! That’s the milestone celebrated at Maggie’s Middlesbrough, where local MP Luke Myer joined staff and volunteers today to mark the charity’s first birthday. Based next to the Endeavour Unit at James Cook University Hospital, Maggie’s provides free emotional, practical…
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Buses back on Brotton High St after Luke’s campaign
Today (28 September 2026) the Stagecoach 1 and 2 bus services have begun running through Brotton High Street, following a successful campaign by Luke Myer MP, local Brotton councillors, and residents. The services had previously bypassed the centre of Brotton, leaving many residents isolated, particularly older people and those with…
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New powers to tackle Middlesbrough’s empty homes
27 September 2026 New reforms from the Labour Government will give councils stronger powers to bring long-term empty homes back into use, in a major boost to Middlesbrough’s drive to tackle thousands of vacant properties. Ministers are slashing the time councils must wait before using an Empty Dwelling Management Order…
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Labour rolls out 2.5% deposits to help first-time buyers
First-time buyers will be able to get onto the housing ladder with a deposit of just 2.5% under a new Labour Government scheme announced this weekend. The new ‘Your First Home‘ scheme will offer eligible first-time buyers purchasing a new-build home a government-backed equity loan worth 20% of the property,…
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New national centre to take on foreign disinformation
23 September 2026 A new national centre will be set up to fight foreign disinformation, after Luke Myer MP repeatedly pressed for a more joined-up response to hostile states spreading propaganda online. Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced the National Centre for Information Defence at the United Nations, with the new…
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New right for workers to grieve after pregnancy loss
23 September 2026 People who lose a loved one or experience the heartbreak of pregnancy loss will gain new rights to take time off work under major changes confirmed by the Labour Government. From April 2027, employees who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks will have a legal right to…
