Category: Foreign Affairs
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Luke briefed by Armed Forces Minister on Middle East crisis
Luke Myer MP today (2 April 2026) had a confidential briefing with the Minister for the Armed Forces, Al Carns DSO OBE MC, on the fast-moving situation in the Middle East, as the conflict with Iran continues to escalate. The meeting comes as the UK steps up defensive operations across…
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UK backbenchers stand for democracy in Iran
Luke Myer MP has supported cross-party parliamentary motions calling for stronger action against the Iranian regime and support for the Iranian people in their struggle for a democratic society. The motions, signed by MPs from across the political spectrum, reflect growing concern in Parliament about human rights abuses, regional instability,…
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Statement on Iran
28 February 2026 The situation in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf is evolving rapidly, and I know families on Teesside may be concerned about loved ones currently abroad. If you have British family or friends in the region, please contact my constituency office at luke.myer.mp@parliament.uk and my team…
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Luke discusses Octopus Interceptor production
Today (10th February 2026), Luke Myer MP met with Ministry of Defence officials to discuss the next steps for the UK’s involvement in Project Octopus, a major initiative that could bring jobs to Teesside and save lives in Ukraine. The Octopus-100, a small AI-powered interceptor designed to destroy Russian Shahed-type…
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Luke meets Ambassador to discuss Russian threat
Today (9 February 2026) Luke Myer MP joined colleagues from the Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties for a cross-party meeting with His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Nigel Casey CMG MVO, alongside the Minister for Europe and the Minister for the Armed Forces. The session gave parliamentarians an…
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Luke Myer MP stands with Denmark
Today (20 January 2026) Luke Myer MP met with Mayor Steffen Jensen of Halsnæs Municipality in Denmark. The meeting highlighted industrial and cultural similarities between Halsnæs and Teesside – two coastal, steelmaking regions made up of resilient towns and villages and shaped by heavy industry, ports, and offshore energy. The…
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Luke Myer MP welcomes independent review into foreign interference
16 December 2025 Today, the Government confirmed the launch of an urgent independent review into foreign financial interference in UK democracy, following the conviction of former Reform UK politician Nathan Gill for taking bribes to promote pro-Russian propaganda. The review, led by former Permanent Secretary Philip Rycroft, will examine political…
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Myer warns on disinformation threat
Today (3 December 2025), Luke Myer MP used a parliamentary debate on the future of local media to warn that rising misinformation, hostile state interference and algorithm-driven radicalisation are eroding trust in democratic life, calling for stronger standards and better digital protection for communities. Luke argued that when trusted local…
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Luke Myer MP challenges Government on online disinformation
Luke Myer, MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, has again pressed the Government to take stronger action against online disinformation – warning that hostile states are increasingly using digital platforms to divide communities and undermine democracy. Speaking in Parliament today, Luke said: “I will always defend freedom of expression,…
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Luke meets Ruslan Stefanchuk, Chair of the Ukraine Parliament
Celebrating the UK-Ukraine 100-year Partnership Agreement 15th October 2025 Today, Luke Myer MP met Ruslan Stefanchuk, the Chair of the Ukrainian Rada, in Westminster. This meeting marked a historic moment, as the UK-Ukraine 100-year Partnership Agreement has arrived in Parliament, following its ratification in Ukraine. This landmark agreement is a…
