Category: South Middlesbrough
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Luke Myer MP Advocates for Independent Safeguarding Reforms in the Church of England
On 3 March 2025, Luke Myer MP led a debate in the House of Commons addressing safeguarding practices within the Church of England. Representing the concerns of his constituent, Dame Jasvinder Sanghera, a campaigner and former survivor-advocate on the Church’s Independent Safeguarding Board (ISB), Luke Myer MP emphasised the urgent…
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Luke Myer MP welcomes rollout of free breakfast clubs in local primary schools
Pilot to save families up to £450 a year and give children the best start to the day 27th February 2025 The Government is rolling out free breakfast clubs to the first 750 schools from after the Easter break, including four primaries in Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, saving working…
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Welcoming Middlesbrough’s Royal Visit
Today (13 February), Teessiders welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Middlesbrough. Luke Myer MP joined crowds of people to welcome their Majesties, including pupils from Marton Manor Primary and The Avenue. Sara, aged nine, from Marton Manor Primary said: “I’m very excited to see the King and Queen.…
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Luke Myer MP Launches Petition Against ParkingEye at James Cook Hospital
Sign the Petition Now – click here! Luke Myer MP has launched a petition against the implementation of the ParkingEye system at James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough. The petition challenges a system that many believe unfairly penalises vulnerable individuals, especially those arriving in emergencies. Media commentary has put ParkingEye’s approach…
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Luke Myer MP visits Zoe’s Place
Luke Myer MP recently visited Zoe’s Place Baby Hospice in Normanby, the only baby specific hospice in the UK. He was joined by fellow MPs Anna Turley, Chris McDonald and Andy McDonald. During the visit, they toured the facilities including the art sensory and soft play rooms and met key…
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Asda’s Cashpot for Schools Raises £14,400 for Local Schools
Luke Myer is delighted to share that 3,722 customers across Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland took part in Asda’s Cashpot for Schools initiative this year, raising an incredible £14,400 for 33 local schools. This funding will go directly to schools, allowing them to invest in the resources and projects that matter most…
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Luke Myer MP Visits King’s Academy: Championing Excellence and Inclusive Education
Luke Myer MP recently visited King’s Academy in Coulby Newham, where he met with Principal Simon Reader, Trust CEO Mark Pike, and school governors Councillor David Branson and James Ruddock. During his visit, Luke had a tour of the academy, and noted the impressive facilities and learning environment on offer.…
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Luke Myer MP calls to strengthen defence procurement
Luke Myer MP has spoken in Westminster Hall to highlight the vital role that Teesside can play in strengthening the UK’s defence procurement sector. The debate, led by Alan Strickland, MP for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor, focused on the need to ensure small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are given a…
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Speaking to residents on the doorstep in Hemlington
On Sunday 26th January, Luke Myer MP knocked on doors and spoke to residents in Hemlington, joined by your local Hemlington councillors – Cllr Tom Mohan and Cllr Nicky Walker. Luke and his local Labour team picked up a range of casework, which they reported to the council and other…
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Luke Myer MP meets Heidi Alexander to support National Pothole Day
Today, (15th January) Luke Myer MP met with Heidi Alexander MP, the Secretary of State for Transport, to discuss the government’s latest initiative to tackle the nation’s pothole problem. On National Pothole Day, the government announced a £1.6 billion investment to repair roads, aiming to fill seven million more potholes…
