Category: Defence
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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…
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Luke Myer MP stands up for veteran mental health
Following the tragic death of Guisborough resident and former Royal Marine Sam Morgan, Luke has pressed the Government to act on veteran mental health. He met with local veterans to understand their needs, and secured a meeting with the Veterans Minister alongside Anna Turley MP. Their joint letter can be…
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Luke visits Tees Components to champion local industry
In my recent visit to Tees Components, I witnessed the vital role this North Skelton-based precision engineering firm plays in both local employment and national industries like defence and nuclear energy.
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80th anniversary of D-Day
Luke joined three commemorative events to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. First, he visited Stewart Park for an event organised by Marton West and Nunthorpe councillors, where an installation of 80 ‘Tommy’ silhouettes were placed outside the Captain Cook Museum. This morning (6 June 2024) he marched the official…
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Armed Forces Day 2021
“A big thank you to all our local veterans and service personnel on Armed Forces Day – especially those who’ve helped deliver the vaccine rollout this last year. Hopefully we start to see much better mental health and social support for veterans in our community.”
