Category: Defence
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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…
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Luke Myer MP backs £70m investment to expand cadets
The Labour Government’s new ‘30 by 30’ campaign will boost opportunities for local young people through a major expansion of the Cadet Forces. 24 August 2025 Luke Myer MP has welcomed a £70 million Government investment to expand cadet opportunities for young people in Teesside as part of Labour’s new…
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Coulby Newham Army Reservists visit Downing Street and Parliament
Today (Saturday 9 August) Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland MP Luke Myer hosted members of the 162 Regiment’s 282 Movement Control Squadron RLC from Coulby Newham for a special visit to Downing Street and a tour of Parliament. The squadron is a reserve unit that provides logistics and support to…
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Luke secures ill-health pension for local veteran
Luke Myer MP has helped a Hemlington resident, a veteran and former NHS worker, whose ill-health pension had been repeatedly delayed and was causing financial strain for his family. After Luke raised the issue directly with NHS Pensions and the NHS Business Services Authority, the pension was processed swiftly and…
