Category: Business and Trade
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Luke congratulates Rolls-Royce SMR on new nuclear contract: “a step forward for Britain’s energy future”
12th June 2025 Luke Myer MP congratulated Rolls-Royce SMR on being selected as the supplier to build Britain’s first Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). This marks a major milestone in the country’s pursuit of homegrown energy, with Rolls-Royce SMR tasked with constructing three SMRs across the UK. The development of these…
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Luke Myer MP says young people must not be written off
Teesside’s talent needs a joined-up system to succeed, says local MP following BBC Tees interview 27th May 2025 – Middlesbrough Luke Myer, MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, has called for urgent action to make sure young people in the region are not written off due to a lack…
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Luke Myer MP Welcomes Major Skills Investment to Boost Local Jobs and Training
Luke Myer, MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, has welcomed the government’s announcement of 120,000 new training opportunities, including 30,000 apprenticeships, as part of a £3 billion investment to strengthen the UK workforce. The initiative focuses on key sectors such as construction, healthcare, and digital technology, aiming to equip…
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Luke Myer MP backs £5 million investment into Skills Bootcamps
Teesside’s next generation of builders, carers and engineers to benefit from a radical skills programme 27th May 2025 Up to £5 million has been confirmed for Skills Bootcamps in Teesside, creating new training opportunities for local workers as part of Labour’s Plan for Change. Backed by a record-breaking £3 billion…
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Luke Myer MP Welcomes UK-EU Strategic Partnership to Boost Local Business
New Agreement Aims to Support Growth in North East Luke Myer, Labour MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, has welcomed the landmark UK-EU Strategic Partnership announced today at the first UK-EU summit since Brexit. The agreement, secured by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is set to reduce trade barriers, simplify…
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Luke Myer MP Urges Greater Government Support for North East Defence Industry
Teesside MP Leads Calls for Investment in Jobs, Skills, and Regional Growth 13th May : Westminster Luke Myer, Member of Parliament for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, has called on the Government to increase its support for the defence industry in the North East. Leading a debate in Parliament, Luke…
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Luke Myer MP hosts Carbon Capture roundtable in Parliament
Industry leaders gather to discuss the future of CCUS and what it means for green jobs in Teesside. 28 April 2025 : Westminster, London Luke Myer, MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland and Co-Chair of the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) All-Party Parliamentary Group, hosted a roundtable in…
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Luke Myer MP welcomes Industry Minister’s Visit to Woodsmith Mine
Sarah Jones MP highlights £2.5 billion investment in North Yorkshire site as vital to regional economy 6 March 2025 Minister of State for Industry, Sarah Jones MP, recently visited the Woodsmith Mine to see first-hand the progress of one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. Owned by Anglo American,…
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Luke Myer MP: British Steel executive changes welcome
Luke Myer MP has welcomed the news that Allan Bell has been appointed British Steel’s interim Chief Executive Officer, along with Lisa Coulson as interim Chief Commercial Officer. The appointments were signed off by the Secretary of State, Jonathan Reynolds, to ensure consistent and professional leadership at this time.
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Luke Myer MP: Time to bring British Steel back into British hands
Parliament recalled to debate emergency legislation to protect steelmaking jobs and national industry 11 April 2025 Luke Myer, MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, has backed proposals to bring British Steel back into public ownership, calling it a vital moment for the UK to reclaim control over its industrial…
