Category: Energy
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Statement on Steel
Steel faces an existential threat. Britain’s crude steel production has declined by more than 50% in the last 10 years, and today a shocking 68% of our steel comes from abroad. I do not believe it has to be this way. I believe in Britain. Since we took office, this…
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Luke Myer Welcomes Transformative Clean Power 2030 Action Plan as Key Step for Green Jobs and Energy Security
The Government has today unveiled its Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, a bold strategy to revolutionise Britain’s energy system and secure a future of sustainable, affordable and homegrown energy. Luke Myer, MP and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Carbon Capture, has welcomed this significant step in Britain’s…
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Net Zero Teesside: a historic day for Teesside
Today (10 December 2024) the Labour Government has signed off on the East Coast Cluster, a £4 billion investment for Teesside. This represents the largest single investment in our region’s history, and a project that will make Teesside a global leader in the green technology of the future. The project,…
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Building the Future for Teesside, Darlington & Hartlepool
Statement from Luke Myer MP: In just five months under this Labour Government, we’ve started delivering real change for our region. Working closely with the new Government, your local Labour MPs have secured transformative investments and initiatives that are already making a difference: ✅ £4bn Net Zero Teesside Project –…
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Luke Myer MP Praises Collaborative Efforts in Loftus Flood Protection
Luke Myer MP has acknowledged the significant progress made by stakeholders involved in the Loftus Property Flood Resilience Project. In the latest meeting on the 15th November 2024 along with the Environment Agency (EA), Northumbrian Water (NWL), Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council (RCBC) and the Cabinet Member for Highways, Luke…
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Luke Myer MP Champions Local Business and Skills Development at NECC Event
Luke Myer, MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, hosted a roundtable of local Teesside and North Yorkshire businesses, alongside the North East Chamber of Commerce. He discussed his commitment to fostering local business growth, boosting investment, and supporting workforce development. The event gathered business leaders, investors, and community advocates,…
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Prime Minister recognises Teesside’s “unique potential” for jobs
Government commits to delivering thousands of jobs in green industries as Teesside takes the lead in UK’s energy transition Prime Minister Keir Starmer today recognised Teesside’s “unique potential” for new industries, following the announcement of £22bn landmark investment for carbon capture in the region. The comments came in response to…
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Luke speaks at national Carbon Capture conference
This week, Luke Myer MP, Member of Parliament for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, attended the annual conference of the Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) in his role as Co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS). The event brought together key figures…
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DELIVERING THE GREEN JOBS OF THE FUTURE 🌍🚀
Today in Parliament Luke welcomed the historic announcement of Government’s investment in Track 1 carbon capture here in Teesside. This is the biggest single investment in the history of the region, and will deliver thousands of good jobs. Our region has incredible potential for green industries – our new government’s…
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The largest single investment for Teesside in history
No more delay – this government is delivering. The largest single investment for Teesside in history, bringing good jobs to our region 💪
