Uncategorised - Luke Pollard MP

Plymouth Labour Community Action

Request Support Plymouth Labour and I understand that many residents are still feeling concerned about the spread of Covid-19 (coronavirus), despite restrictions easing in other areas, and so may need assistance. We would like to offer our support to all residents across Plymouth, particularly those who are vulnerable or have…

Support for Foreign Nationals Resident in Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport

Home Office – latest information available here This is advice for visa customers and applicants. If you’re in the UK and your leave expires between 24 January 2020 and 31 May 2020 your visa will be extended to 31 May 2020 if you cannot leave the UK because of travel…

Support for Residents Trapped Abroad

Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) Luke’s team have already helped several people who were stranded abroad, but there is more work to do and Luke has been lobbying the FCO to move more quickly to get people home. The Government’s latest plan to repatriate British nationals is welcome, but has…

Support for Local Businesses

Coronavirus is having a significant impact on the UK economy, and Plymouth is not be immune. Although the government is confident that the UK economy will recover, measures have been put in place to safeguard businesses, as well as individuals facing difficulties paying expenses such as mortgages. The following emergency…

Support for Parents, Carers and Teachers

Educational Provision Most people should not send their children to school. There are some exceptions: Vulnerable children can go to school. This includes children who are supported by social care, those with safeguarding and welfare needs, including child in need plans, on child protection plans, ‘looked after’ children, young carers,…

Support for Individuals

NHS Coronavirus helpline This is the official NHS website that contains all necessary health related information and advice on Coronavirus. Get help with your shopping – contact Plymouth Labour Community Action If you or someone in your household is vulnerable or self-isolating and you need support, Luke’s team are more…

COVID-19 – Latest Updates

Latest Updates from Luke See the latest updates on the number of people who have contracted Coronavirus in Plymouth and the UK, and the actions you can take to keep you and your family safe. Bin Collections and Street Services (07/04/20) See updates on Bin Collections and Street Services, including…

Luke supports workers at NHS 111 service after reports of bad social distancing practices

Luke has written to Sitel about government guidelines after reports of poor social distancing, but is still waiting a week later Several constituents have written to Luke about this issue Luke has also written to the Health Secretary Luke came out in support of workers, including his constituents, after reports…

Luke Speaks Out About Plymouth’s Children’s Social Care Services

Luke encourages the government to follow the lead of Plymouth Schools in counting the number of students that provide care. “Young carers are doing a phenomenal job; we need to do more for them” In a Westminster Hall debate on social care funding, Luke spoke out at the state of…

Jeremy Corbyn’s announcement on Brexit is good news for all

Today, Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn announced that Labour wants to see a public vote on Brexit. He also announced that Labour would campaign to remain in the European Union in that referendum. Luke Pollard MP said: “Brexit is a mess. The risk of leaving the EU without a deal…

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