Category: Defence
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Luke Myer MP welcomes Defence Review announcements
Government pledges warfighting readiness and local jobs growth 2 June 2025 – Westminster Luke Myer MP today welcomed the Strategic Defence Review from the Government, praising the shift towards “warfighting readiness” for the UK Armed Forces. He said this move, coming at a time of growing threats, is a vital…
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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 applauds Morgan House Castle Court veteran project
A new state-of-the-art living community for armed forces veterans is set to transform a long-vacant site in Boosbeck. Luke Myer MP visited the Castle Court Veterans Village project in Boosbeck last week alongside Keith Rutherford from South Gare Developments Ltd, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council Armed Forces Champion, Cllr David…
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Luke Myer MP backs Spring Statement to Deliver Stability, Growth and Better Public Services
Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland MP welcomes the government’s focus on economic stability, investment in public services and tackling the cost of living crisis. 25 March 2025, Westminster Luke Myer MP has welcomed the government’s Spring Statement, which sets out plans to build a stronger economy, invest in vital public…
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Luke Myer MP meets with Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Today (12 March 2025) Luke Myer MP visited 10 Downing Street and met the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer. He had an hour-long discussion with the No.10 policy team, and also had a 40-minute sit-down meeting with the Prime Minister. The discussion with the Prime Minister focused on green industries, defence…
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Luke Myer MP welcomes support for defence SMEs
Today, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it will introduce new measures to boost small businesses benefitting from defence investment. The measures include new SME spending targets for defence, and a new support hub to provide guidance to small businesses on accessing the defence supply chain. Luke Myer MP…
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Statement on Defence Spending
Responding to today’s announcement on defence spending, Luke Myer MP said: “I welcome the Prime Minister’s statement today. This is an historic investment in our national security – returning to the last Labour government’s defence spending level. This means difficult decisions on intermational development. No MP decides lightly to make…
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Veterans Minister visits Guisborough to discuss mental health
Yesterday (6 February 2025), the Government’s Veterans Minister Alistair Carns visited Gisborough Hall for critical discussions on veteran mental health and suicide prevention. The visit follows months of campaigning on the issue by Luke Myer MP, after the tragic death of Guisborough resident and former Royal Marine Sam Morgan. The…
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Luke Myer MP calls to strengthen defence procurement
Luke Myer MP has spoken in Westminster Hall to highlight the vital role that Teesside can play in strengthening the UK’s defence procurement sector. The debate, led by Alan Strickland, MP for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor, focused on the need to ensure small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are given a…
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Why the Armed Forces Commissioner Bill is a Vital Step Forward
The Armed Forces Commissioner Bill is a vital piece of legislation aimed at improving the lives of those currently serving in the armed forces, along with their families. For a constituency like Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, with its proud tradition of service and respect for the armed forces, this…
