Category: Defence
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Luke welcomes landmark Defence Investment Plan after months of pressing Government to act
30 June 2026 Luke Myer MP has welcomed the publication of the Government’s long-awaited Defence Investment Plan, describing it as a major step forward for Britain’s armed forces, and Teesside manufacturing. The Defence Investment Plan is backed by £298 billion of investment across the next four years, including £15bn of additional spending…
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Luke supports Armed Forces Day 2026
Luke Myer MP has paid tribute to serving personnel, veterans and military families after joining Armed Forces Day events today (Saturday 27 June). Luke has long supported the Redcar & Cleveland event, and this year joined the annual Armed Forces Day parade, walking alongside veterans, serving personnel and cadets through…
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Luke briefed by Armed Forces Minister on Middle East crisis
Luke Myer MP today (2 April 2026) had a confidential briefing with the Minister for the Armed Forces, Al Carns DSO OBE MC, on the fast-moving situation in the Middle East, as the conflict with Iran continues to escalate. The meeting comes as the UK steps up defensive operations across…
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Teesside jobs taking off with Labour defence investment
25 February 2026 More new jobs have been advertised at Draken at Teesside Airport following the UK Labour Government’s £173 million contract awarded last year, securing Draken’s operations at Teesside and supporting more than 200 UK jobs. Of the new roles now live, six have been advertised this month alone…
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Luke discusses Octopus Interceptor production
Today (10th February 2026), Luke Myer MP met with Ministry of Defence officials to discuss the next steps for the UK’s involvement in Project Octopus, a major initiative that could bring jobs to Teesside and save lives in Ukraine. The Octopus-100, a small AI-powered interceptor designed to destroy Russian Shahed-type…
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Luke meets Ambassador to discuss Russian threat
Today (9 February 2026) Luke Myer MP joined colleagues from the Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties for a cross-party meeting with His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Nigel Casey CMG MVO, alongside the Minister for Europe and the Minister for the Armed Forces. The session gave parliamentarians an…
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Region’s MPs build case for defence jobs
Luke Myer MP visited the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Duncan in North Shields this weekend for talks on the North East’s role in Britain’s defence future. It follows recent discussions with RAF Space Command at RAF Fylingdales, just south of his constituency. The visit brought together MPs and senior naval…
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Labour passes Armed Forces Bill, supporting Veterans and Forces Families
This evening (26 January 2026) Luke Myer MP supported the successful passage of the Armed Forces Bill through its second reading in the House of Commons. The Bill is set to deliver a major boost for veterans and military families. The Bill will enshrine the Armed Forces Covenant in law,…
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Luke Myer MP stands with Denmark
Today (20 January 2026) Luke Myer MP met with Mayor Steffen Jensen of Halsnæs Municipality in Denmark. The meeting highlighted industrial and cultural similarities between Halsnæs and Teesside – two coastal, steelmaking regions made up of resilient towns and villages and shaped by heavy industry, ports, and offshore energy. The…
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Luke meets industry & unions to back UK steel
This week in Parliament (7 January 2026), Luke Myer MP met with Gareth Stace, Director General of UK Steel, to discuss the future of the UK steel sector amid a challenging global trade environment. As Chair of the APPG on Steel and Metals-related Industries, Luke continues to work closely with…
