Category: Defence
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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…
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Luke Myer MP welcomes independent review into foreign interference
16 December 2025 Today, the Government confirmed the launch of an urgent independent review into foreign financial interference in UK democracy, following the conviction of former Reform UK politician Nathan Gill for taking bribes to promote pro-Russian propaganda. The review, led by former Permanent Secretary Philip Rycroft, will examine political…
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Luke Myer MP challenges Ministers on Russian threats to UK
Today (4 December 2025), Luke Myer MP has called for stronger action to tackle Russian interference after raising security concerns in Parliament. His intervention followed the publication of the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry report into the death of a British citizen from Russian nerve agent in 2018. Speaking in the Commons,…
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Myer warns on disinformation threat
Today (3 December 2025), Luke Myer MP used a parliamentary debate on the future of local media to warn that rising misinformation, hostile state interference and algorithm-driven radicalisation are eroding trust in democratic life, calling for stronger standards and better digital protection for communities. Luke argued that when trusted local…
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Luke Myer MP attends opening of Morgan House Veteran Support Centre in Boosbeck
Luke Myer MP was delighted to join Healthier Heroes CIC, Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, Armed Forces Champion David Taylor, and the family of Sam Morgan for the official opening of Morgan House in Boosbeck. The new centre represents a major step forward in providing support and stability for veterans…
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Luke Myer MP welcomes new support for veterans and urges continued action after meeting Veterans Minister
Last month, Luke Myer MP met Louise Sandher-Jones, the new Veterans Minister, to discuss the Veterans Strategy (published this week) and the need to strengthen mental health and wraparound support for veterans in East Cleveland. The meeting followed earlier work with local veterans and the family of Sam Morgan from…
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Army Resettlement Payment Secured for Hemlington Veteran
Luke Myer MP has helped a Hemlington veteran secure the resettlement lump sum she was entitled to after 14 years of service as a military nurse. The payment had initially been refused due to an administrative issue, leaving her without vital support during her transition back to civilian life. After…
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Luke Myer MP joins Battle of Britain commemoration service in Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland MP Luke Myer joined veterans, cadets, civic leaders and residents at Middlesbrough Cenotaph today (14 September 2025) for a service marking the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. The annual Parade and Service was organised by 1869 (Middlesbrough) Squadron Air Cadets, supported by 2394…
