Uncategorised - Luke Pollard MP

Luke questions Defence Secretary on Devonport submarine recycling

In Parliament today, Luke asked the Defence Secretary, Ben Wallace, to show some urgency in recycling disused nuclear submarines in Devonport dockyard. There are thirteen disused submarines in the dockyard. Recycling them would free up space for new serving submarines, therefore boosting the UK’s defence capabilities. The project would also…

Luke visits New Covent Garden Flower Market in Battersea

On Thursday, 25th of December Luke Pollard joined fellow Labour MP Marsha de Cordova in Battersea to talk with local traders about the impacts of brexit and the pandemic on their businesses. The visit took place at the New Covent Garden Flower Market which is the largest wholesale fruit, vegetable,…

Luke talks about the devastating effects of a cut on Universal Credit

Yesterday the government enacted its cut to Universal Credit. The cut, which will reduce UC by a £1000 a year, comes amidst food and fuel shortages, rising taxes, and a rapid increase in cost of living expenses. On a Facebook post Luke talked about the impact on Plymouth: “The £20…

Luke challenges Boris Johnson on ‘incompetent’ over pigs cull

In the coming weeks over 100,000 pigs are set to be culled prematurely and incinerated due to a labour shortage. The lack of skilled workers – due to a shortage in visas – has put farmers under immense pressure. Luke said in an ITV interview: “The Prime Minister needs to…

Upcoming Virtual Meeting with Choir Singers

After months of being unable to meet, choirs were looking forward to restarting rehearsals on Monday 17th May. However, the government updated the guidance the following day to say that now ‘non-professional singing indoors should only take place in a single group of up to 6 people’. Singing is an…

Vital Rail to Refuge scheme is extended

The Rail Delivery Group has announced that – in partnership with Women’s Aid – the vital Rail to Refuge initiative will be extended. Rail to Refuge is a collaboration between Women’s Aid and rail companies throughout England, Scotland and Wales that allows those fleeing abuse to travel on trains freely.…

Plymouth is on the map for street art

Several artists from around Plymouth have helped to transform Stonehouse into a vibrant canvas. As part of the Safer Streets Programme, local artists have been able to turn plain utility boxes into amazing works of art, as well as paint beautiful murals on buildings around the area. The transformational project…

1000 Tyres Project

Did you know there are 1,000 discarded car tyres in Plymouth Sound? Each and every one of them is slowly releasing micro-plastics into the sea. Luke is working with the SHIPS Project on a new campaign to lift and recycle every one of the tyres and this is where we…

Ask Luke 2020

6 May 2020 – Hello #Plymouth – it’s my regular #askluke Facebook live. As usual, ask me anything about the virus, how our city is responding and what’s likely to happen next. https://www.facebook.com/LukePollard/videos/1500603440115444 29 April 2020 – Hello #Plymouth – it’s my regular #askluke Facebook live. It’s time for my weekly Coronavirus #askLuke Facebook live. As…

Ask Luke 2019

11 December 2019 – Hello #Plymouth – it’s my regular #askluke Facebook live, and the last Ask Luke before polling day tomorrow. If you or your friends are undecided about how to vote, ask me any tough questions to help you make up your mind. https://www.facebook.com/LukePollard/videos/450571802562094 4 December 2019 – Hello #Plymouth – it’s my…

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