Category: South Middlesbrough
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Statement on Steel
Steel faces an existential threat. Britain’s crude steel production has declined by more than 50% in the last 10 years, and today a shocking 68% of our steel comes from abroad. I do not believe it has to be this way. I believe in Britain. Since we took office, this…
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NEW FUNDING TO SUPPORT LOCAL FAMILIES
More than £1 million in funding will be provided to both Redcar & Cleveland (£1,010,100) and Middlesbrough councils (£1,102,500), helping to give children a better start in life. This investment is part of £57 million allocated by the Labour Government to selected local authorities across the country. The funding will…
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Luke Myer MP and Tees Valley Labour MPs Meet with Industry Minister to Champion Teesside’s Role in Upcoming Industrial Strategy
Tees Valley Labour MPs, met with Industry Minister Sarah Jones MP to advocate for Teesside’s pivotal role in the Government’s forthcoming ten-year Industrial Strategy. The meeting focused on ensuring that Teesside, with its strong industrial heritage and future potential, is a cornerstone of the Government’s plans to transform key sectors…
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Well done Eden! Luke presents a prize to the winner of his 2024 Christmas Card Competition
Luke was absolutely delighted to announce the winner of his 2024 Christmas Card Competition. Hundreds of wonderful entries were received, making it a very difficult decision for Luke and his team to choose between some brilliant and creative designs. It highlighted the incredible talent of the children and the pride…
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Tribute to Chris Williamson
I am deeply saddened to announce the death of long-standing Labour activist, veteran and community champion Chris Williamson, who passed away aged just 49. Chris was a decent, kind and salt-of-the-earth man with Labour values to his core. He served his country in the Green Howards, and carried with him…
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Luke Myer Welcomes Transformative Clean Power 2030 Action Plan as Key Step for Green Jobs and Energy Security
The Government has today unveiled its Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, a bold strategy to revolutionise Britain’s energy system and secure a future of sustainable, affordable and homegrown energy. Luke Myer, MP and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Carbon Capture, has welcomed this significant step in Britain’s…
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Tees Valley MPs discuss investment into the Tees Valley
This week, Tees Valley MPs met with the Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonny Reynolds to discuss investment in our region. It’s been a historic week for industrial investment here, with the Government securing a series of landmark agreements to create thousands of jobs – carbon capture and…
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Net Zero Teesside: a historic day for Teesside
Today (10 December 2024) the Labour Government has signed off on the East Coast Cluster, a £4 billion investment for Teesside. This represents the largest single investment in our region’s history, and a project that will make Teesside a global leader in the green technology of the future. The project,…
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Building the Future for Teesside, Darlington & Hartlepool
Statement from Luke Myer MP: In just five months under this Labour Government, we’ve started delivering real change for our region. Working closely with the new Government, your local Labour MPs have secured transformative investments and initiatives that are already making a difference: ✅ £4bn Net Zero Teesside Project –…
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Luke celebrates Small Business Saturday
Today (7 December 2024) Luke Myer MP has been out & about supporting local businesses for Small Business Saturday. He started the day in Hemlington, visiting Cafe Happy Sapid as well as the local ‘Christmas in Hemlington’ fair with Cllr Tom Mohan, Cllr Nicky Walker, and several local Teesside businesses.…
