Category: Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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Luke joins cross-party wildfire talks in Parliament
Luke Myer MP today (20 May 2026) joined politicians and experts from across Parliament for the inaugural meeting of a new parliamentary group on wildfires – looking at the growing risk of major moorland fires and what practical action Government can take to prevent them. The meeting was convened by…
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Global investment boost for Woodsmith Project
A major new international investment has been secured for the Anglo American Woodsmith Project, marking a significant step forward for one of the most important industrial projects in the region – and a key employer for communities across East Cleveland. Global mining firm Anglo American (soon to be Anglo Teck)…
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£155k boost to back local food businesses
30 March 2026 Local MP Luke Myer has secured £155,000 from the Labour Government to make sure Middlesbrough Council backs local food businesses instead of defaulting to big, distant suppliers. The funding will be used to overhaul how the council buys food for public services, opening the door for more…
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Luke tackles sewage in Skelton
On 6 February 2026, Luke Myer MP met regional representatives of Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) to discuss the case for action on storm overflows affecting East Cleveland – particularly around Skelton – as local campaigners continue to document pollution flowing through the beck, into Saltburn Gill, and ultimately out to…
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Luke changes law to improve animal welfare
Luke Myer MP today (7 December 2026) served on a committee in Parliament which passed new regulations to close a loophole on the sale of cruel glue traps across the UK. The regulations ensure that glue traps cannot be sold anywhere in the UK, bringing market access rules into line…
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Path improvements completed at Roseberry Topping
This week, initial works to improve the footpath through Cliff Ridge Wood at Roseberry Topping were completed, marking a significant step forward in protecting one of Teesside’s most loved natural landmarks. Delivered in partnership between the National Trust and the North York Moors National Park Authority, the improvements have focused on resurfacing and drainage to…
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Government backs down on family farm tax after pressure from farmers and MPs
The government has today (Tuesday 23 December) announced a significant change to its planned reforms to farm inheritance tax, raising the threshold for Agricultural and Business Property Relief from £1 million to £2.5 million ahead of its introduction in April 2026. The move follows sustained pressure from farmers, the National…
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Puppy farms BANNED as animal welfare laws get teeth
Luke Myer MP has welcomed the Government’s publication of its new Animal Welfare Strategy, described as the most significant set of animal welfare reforms in a generation, while stressing the need to support farmers through the transition. Launched by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, the strategy sets…
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Luke Myer MP stands up for East Cleveland farmers
Luke Myer MP has again stood up for East Cleveland’s farmers, joining dozens of Labour rural MPs in abstaining on Budget Resolution 50, following a direct request to do so from the National Farmers Union. The NFU urged MPs to abstain to send a clear message to government that its…
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Luke Myer MP supports community groups at Guisborough arts event
Luke Myer MP visited a lively community arts event in Guisborough on Sunday, hosted by Guisborough Arts in partnership with The Nest. The afternoon marked the launch of a new project called Restorying and brought together local organisations, artists, and residents at the Methodist Church Hall on Westgate. Luke spent…
