Category: Science, Innovation and Technology
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Luke fights for Boulby science lab
Luke Myer MP has challenged plans to reduce the operating budget of East Cleveland’s world-leading Boulby Underground Laboratory, warning Ministers that East Cleveland should not bear a disproportionate share of science cuts. Boulby Lab, more than a kilometre underground, is the UK’s only deep underground science laboratory. It is currently competing…
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Teesside’s clean energy industry taking shape
Tuesday 2 June 2026 Luke Myer MP has welcomed a major new CBI report highlighting the North East’s strength in clean industry, after recently visiting one of Teesside’s biggest infrastructure projects to see progress. Last week, Luke visited the landmark new NZT Power and Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) sites, key…
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Teesside tech firm supporting 13,000 learners across Britain
Recently Luke Myer MP visited fast-growing Teesside edu-tech company ServAce Solutions Ltd to hear how the firm is using technology and AI to support apprenticeship and training programmes across major UK industries. The company, owned by Nunthorpe resident Victoria Brunton, now supports around 13,000 learners nationwide, working with major automotive…
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£2bn Teesside fuel project fast-tracked
12 April 2026 A major £2 billion Teesside fuel project backed by Luke Myer MP has been given a significant boost after the Labour Government moved to speed up approvals – bringing thousands of jobs a step closer. The government has confirmed that the Environment Agency will act as a…
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£30m boost for Teesside clean energy jobs
Luke Myer MP visiting Teesside University’s clean power industry innovation centre recently. Today (2 April 2026), the Government confirmed a major new funding boost for Teesside as part of its plan to back innovation, create jobs and grow the economy, with up to £30 million secured for a landmark clean…
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Crackdown confirmed on social media ‘tax finfluencers’
11 March 2026 — Social media influencers promoting tax avoidance schemes could soon face enforcement action from HMRC after the Government confirmed new powers in the Finance Bill will apply to them, following a cross-party amendment on the issue led by Walthamstow MP Stella Creasy and backed by a small…
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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 challenges Ministers on Russian threats to UK
Today (4 December 2025), Luke Myer MP has called for stronger action to tackle Russian interference after raising security concerns in Parliament. His intervention followed the publication of the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry report into the death of a British citizen from Russian nerve agent in 2018. Speaking in the Commons,…
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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 and Alison Hume MP campaign for Boulby Lab funding
18 November 2025 Luke Myer MP and neighbouring MP Alison Hume are working closely together to support the next phase of development at Boulby Underground Laboratory, stepping up their campaign to secure a major future project following approaches from leading UK physicists who are seeking strong regional backing. Through the Boulby…
