Category: Policy
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Illegal bikes crackdown nets 33 seizures in first month
6 July 2026 Illegal off-road bikes are being taken off the streets across Teesside after a new Cleveland Police taskforce seized 33 vehicles in its first month of operation – backed by extra Government funding and stronger powers introduced since Labour took office. The specialist team was launched to target…
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Luke keeps pressure on fleecehold
Today (1 July 2026), Luke Myer MP again pressed ministers on the growing fleecehold scandal as the Government continues to develop work on new protections for homeowners. Speaking with Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook this afternoon in Parliament, Luke was told officials are currently working through a large volume of responses…
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Marton man back on the road after Luke steps in
30 June 2026 A Marton man has finally got his driving licence back after Luke Myer MP stepped in over lengthy delays at the DVLA. The constituent had been unable to drive for months and was becoming increasingly worried about the impact on his work and business. Luke took the…
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Domestic abuse experts now in 999 control room
30 June 2026 Victims of domestic abuse in Teesside will receive faster specialist support when they dial 999, after Cleveland Police has become one of the latest forces to embed dedicated domestic abuse experts in its control room under the Labour Government’s rollout of Raneem’s Law. The move delivers on a…
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Luke welcomes landmark Defence Investment Plan after months of pressing Government to act
30 June 2026 Luke Myer MP has welcomed the publication of the Government’s long-awaited Defence Investment Plan, describing it as a major step forward for Britain’s armed forces, and Teesside manufacturing. The Defence Investment Plan is backed by £298 billion of investment across the next four years, including £15bn of additional spending…
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New Hemlington youth centre taking shape
Luke Myer MP visited the construction site of Hemlington’s new Junction youth centre this week, alongside Cllr Tom Mohan and Cllr Nicky Walker. The new purpose-built facility, off Cass House Road, is being delivered by The Junction Foundation with support from the Government’s Youth Investment Fund. It will give young…
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Luke drops into Guisborough Walkway Café to see Government-backed improvements
28 June 2026 As temperatures soared this week, Luke Myer MP called into the newly reopened Guisborough Forest & Walkway Visitor Centre for a quick ice cream and to see first-hand the improvements made to one of the area’s most popular outdoor destinations. Luke took the opportunity to check out…
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Luke supports Armed Forces Day 2026
Luke Myer MP has paid tribute to serving personnel, veterans and military families after joining Armed Forces Day events today (Saturday 27 June). Luke has long supported the Redcar & Cleveland event, and this year joined the annual Armed Forces Day parade, walking alongside veterans, serving personnel and cadets through…
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£140k boost for Hummersea Primary
Hummersea Primary School in Loftus is set to receive £140,000 for repairs and improvements as part of new investment from the Labour Government in school buildings. The funding comes from the Department for Education and is being allocated by Redcar and Cleveland Council to support schools with building condition, safety,…
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£245k repairs boost for Guisborough schools
Two Guisborough primary schools are set to benefit from major repair funding as part of new investment from the Labour Government. Belmont Primary School will receive £105,000 and Highcliffe Primary School will receive £140,000 through funding from the Department for Education, allocated by Redcar and Cleveland Council. The money will…
