Luke Pollard MP Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
20 December 2017 (II)– Continuing our discussion on investing in our train lines, the EU Withdrawal Bill, and homeless children.
Hello #Plymouth – this is my last #askLuke of 2017 – as usual, ask me anything!
Posted by Luke Pollard on Wednesday, December 20, 2017
20 December 2017 (I) – Last one of the year! Despite our wifi problems we had a good discussion on investing in our train lines, the EU Withdrawal Bill, and homeless children.
Hello #Plymouth – this is my last #askLuke of 2017 – as usual, ask me anything!
Posted by Luke Pollard on Wednesday, December 20, 2017
13 December 2017 – Graham Morris MP joined us to discuss the WASPI campaign, the EU Withdrawal Bill and doing politics differently.
Hello #Plymouth – a little later today due to the votes in the Commons on Brexit, I'm really pleased to be joined by Grahame Morris MP who is leading a debate tomorrow on WASPI issues. As usual, a quick chat first and then I will take questions #askusanything
Posted by Luke Pollard on Wednesday, December 13, 2017
6 December 2017 – EU Withdrawal Bil, the divorce bill, Tory under-funding of the NHS, parliament’s debate on autism, and tuition fees.
Hello #Plymouth – it's been quite a day. Here for the next 30minutes to answer your questions about Brexit, defence cuts, the Sutton harbour foot bridge, prison officers, the budget, that leaflet and much more. Expecting a vote shortly so get your questions in early. Thanks
Posted by Luke Pollard on Wednesday, December 6, 2017
29 November 2017 – Lots to discuss, from getting our fair share of investment on our train lines, getting a meaningful vote on the EU Withdrawal Bill and the WASPI vote in parliament.
Hello #plymouth – for the next thirty minutes I am answering questions. Lots going on with the vote today on WASPI, the changes to the great western Rail franchise as well as the ongoing risk to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines from the Conservative Government. 30 minutes, ask me anything. 🙂
Posted by Luke Pollard on Wednesday, November 29, 2017
22 November 2017 – Great discussion on the failings in Philip Hammond’s budget, including on housing and mental health.
Hello #Plymouth – Budget today didn't deliver on the big asks we had as a city: social care, transport and defence. But did include some good things. Usual rules apply, thirty minutes, ask me anything. Thanks
Posted by Luke Pollard on Wednesday, November 22, 2017
15 November 2017 – Plenty to discuss from Universal Credit to defence cuts, the NHS and my campaign for a statue to Nancy Astor. Laura Pidcock is joining me as my special guest!
Hello #Plymouth and hello #NorthWestDurham, tonight Laura Pidcock is joining me as my special guest. As usual once I've chatted with my guest I will be answering questions about #Plymouth. Plenty to discuss from Universal Credit to defence cuts, the NHS and my campaign for a statue to Nancy Astor. Ask me anything
Posted by Luke Pollard on Wednesday, November 15, 2017
8 November 2017 – Lots to discuss this week!
Hello #Plymouth – my weekly thirty minute Facebook live. Lots to discuss. Ask me anything
Posted by Luke Pollard on Wednesday, November 8, 2017
5 November 2017 – There’s a lot of people with questions about the abuse scandals at Westminster, defence cuts, Universal Credit and more.
Hello #Plymouth – as I missed this wednesday's #askluke because I was doing Parliamentary stuff I thought I'd have a one off one tonight. There's a lot of people with questions about the abuse scandals at Westminster, defence cuts, Universal Credit and more. So, as usual, thirty minutes, ask me anything. Thanks
Posted by Luke Pollard on Sunday, November 5, 2017
25 October 2017 – Defence cuts, train line, Universal Credit, social care and much more.
Hello #Plymouth – lots to discuss in my weekly Facebook live. Defence cuts, train line, Universal Credit, social care and much more. Sorry it's just me tonight as sadly Marsha had to reschedule. She sends her best wishes to everyone. So for the next thirty minutes it's just me and you can #askmeanything
Posted by Luke Pollard on Wednesday, October 25, 2017
18 October 2017 – Special guest this week Tan Dhesi, the new MP for Slough, and Parliament’s first ever turbaned Sikh.
Hello #Plymouth, here's my weekly #askLuke with a special guest Tan Dhesi, the new MP for Slough, and Parliament's first ever turbaned Sikh. As usual 30 minutes, ask me anything
Posted by Luke Pollard on Wednesday, October 18, 2017
11 October 2017 – (Part II) Apologies for the internet issues this week.
Hi #plymouth – stupid internet. Trying from my mobile instead – sorry!
Posted by Luke Pollard on Wednesday, October 11, 2017
11 October 2017 – (Part I) Lots to discuss with the Government’s attack on Devonport, problems with the trainline, World Mental Health Day and much more.
Hello #Plymouth – it's time for my weekly #askLuke – lots to discuss this week with the Conservative Government's attack on Devonport, problems with the trainline, World Mental Health Day and much more. Thirty minutes – ask me anything! Thanks
Posted by Luke Pollard on Wednesday, October 11, 2017
4 October 2017 – Boris Johnson’s latest gaffes, the Barbican swing bridge, the M5 and the Trainline as well as the unfolding disaster that is universal credit and much more.
Hello #plymouth – just got back from looking after my 16 month old nephew today so a bit behind on political goings on from Tory conference but happy taking questions about what I've been up to, Boris Johnson's latest gaffes, the Barbican swing bridge, the M5 and the Trainline as well as the unfolding disaster that is universal credit and much more. As usual, 30 minutes #askmeanything
Posted by Luke Pollard on Wednesday, October 4, 2017
13 September 2017 – Last one before Conference Recess. We talk Brexit bill, pay cap, student fees and North Korea
Hello #Plymouth, this is my weekly #askluke where you can ask me anything. Lots happening this week with Brexit, the power grab by Ministers, The pay cap, tuition fee rises, autism debate, armed forces pay, the new frigates, fishing and proper pedestrian access to Charles Church. Got a question, ask away 🙂
Posted by Luke Pollard on Wednesday, September 13, 2017
6 September 2017 – First one back after Summer Recess – a little later than planned due to a Commons vote on the Finance Bill
Hello #Plymouth, a little later than planned because I was voting in the Commons on the Finance Bill, this is my latest #askLuke – ask me anything
Posted by Luke Pollard on Wednesday, September 6, 2017
30 July 2017 – My last one for the Summer – I talk Tower blocks, Brexit and Tory Bin Chaos.
Hello #Plymouth, lots happening ATM in politics – tower blocks, Brexit, Tory bin chaos – get your questions in. This is my last #askLuke until September so ask me anything – will try to get through as many as I can – thanks
Posted by Luke Pollard on Sunday, July 30, 2017
23 July 2017 – Parliament has risen for the Summer – I talk about and answer q’s on the GE2017 Shambles, the Royal Navy and votes for 16 year olds.
Hello #Plymouth – it's time for my weekly #AskLuke. Big announcement on blood donation today, Parliament rises for the summer but the work continues. Asked questions about GE2017 voting shambles, spoke about the Royal Navy and asked for votes for 16 and 17 year olds. Lots to cover in 30 minutes so get your questions in. Thanks
Posted by Luke Pollard on Sunday, July 23, 2017
16 July 2017 – The Special theme for this week was on the environment.
Hello #Plymouth – it's my weekly #askLuke – tonight I'm trying something new : 15min on general questions and then 15min on a theme – this week it's environment
Posted by Luke Pollard on Sunday, July 16, 2017
9 July 2017 – With the Trump trade deal, no new money for the SW, morale in the NHS hitting a new low, there’s plenty going on!
Hello #Plymouth – this week as your MP I've called for ring fencing mental health funding for young people, asked for a debate on selling HMS Ocean and closing Stonehouse Barracks and the Royal Citadel and called for Government assistance in reopening Plymouth Airport. Applications for my team are also open. With the Trump trade deal, no new money for the SW, morale in the NHS hitting a new low, there's plenty going on, so ask me anything! Try to keep it to 30 minutes tonight. Here goes 🙂
Posted by Luke Pollard on Sunday, July 9, 2017
2 July 2017 – Week 3 representing Plymouth – questions on my maiden speech and the public sector pay cap #AskLuke
Hello #Plymouth – busy third week as your MP. Maiden speech, public sector pay cap and much more to discuss. ask me anything #askluke
Posted by Luke Pollard on Sunday, July 2, 2017
25 June 2017 – On week 2 I answer questions on investment in the South West and the deal Plymouth needs from Brexit.
Hello #Plymouth – welcome to my weekly #AskLuke – big week last week and another big one ahead as your MP – ask me anything
Posted by Luke Pollard on Sunday, June 25, 2017
18 June 2017 – My first week as an MP – Questions on the DUP, transport links and what I’m up to as an MP!