Category: Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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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…
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Luke turns the tide on Guisborough flooding
This week, Luke Myer MP secured a commitment from Redcar & Cleveland Council to take further action on a long-running flooding problem affecting a constituent in Guisborough. After Luke raised the issue directly with the Council’s drainage team, engineers confirmed they were actively investigating the cause, installing a new manhole…
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Luke recognised by cross-party crustacean inquiry
Luke Myer, Member of Parliament for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, has been formally acknowledged in the final report of the Crustacean Deaths Working Group, a cross-party body formed by local councils across Teesside, Hartlepool, and North Yorkshire. The report follows a detailed investigation into the mass crustacean die-off first…
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Luke Myer MP supports Newham Grange Farm
Luke Myer MP marked the start of Easter week by visiting Newham Grange Farm in Coulby Newham. Newham Grange is a farm park and conservation centre overseen by Middlesbrough Council – one of only 16 such centres nationally approved by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. It is open daily from 10am…
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Luke meets Tees Valley Wildlife Trust
Luke Myer MP paid a visit Tees Valley Wildlife Trust, headquartered in his constituency just outside Margrove Park. He discussed with Tom Harman, the new Chief Executive, and Dr Sue Antrobus, who Luke has worked with before, how he can help support the charity’s work for the area’s environment, to create…
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£1.7 Million Secured for Skinningrove Flood Alleviation Scheme
Luke Myer MP welcomes vital investment to protect homes and businesses in Skinningrove. 1st April 2025 Luke Myer MP has welcomed the news that £1.7 million in funding has been secured for the Skinningrove Flood Alleviation Scheme, following multiple meetings, delivering a permanent solution to protect homes and businesses from…
