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Luke Pollard MP
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Labour and Co-operative Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport. Minister for the Armed Forces. Big fan of cake. He/Him.
Happy new year Devonport.
A message from Steve Reed MP about 2026
January 4, 2026 at 2:18 PM
What a beautiful, meaningful film. Bravo to the cast and team of “A Friend of Dorothy.” Just watched it on Disney+

Simple and timely storytelling. It’s 22 minutes long. Make time for it in your life this coming week. You won’t regret it.
January 2, 2026 at 9:27 PM
After a major £52 million contract between the UK and Germany, the RCH 155 will be mounted onto a BOXER armoured vehicle where it can hit targets 70km away, and fire eight rounds a minute.

The Labour Government is renewing our armed forces. 🇬🇧🇩🇪 www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
Army secures new artillery that can hit targets while moving 100km/h
After a major £52 million contract between the UK and Germany, the RCH 155 will be mounted onto a BOXER armoured vehicle where it can hit targets 70km away, and fire eight rounds a minute
www.mirror.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 11:48 AM
In 2025 the Labour government helped deliver £20billion in military exports.

Deals with our allies have secured thousands of jobs across the UK, keep Britain strong and help prove that defence is an engine for growth 🇬🇧

www.thetimes.com/article/50e2...
UK sells £20bn of defence exports amid threat of Russian war
More than 25,000 British jobs have been supported through deals with Norway, Turkey and other European partners
www.thetimes.com
December 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Spending Boxing Day with my husband on Dartmoor.
December 26, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Merry Christmas from Sydney and me. Wishing you a lovely festive season and a Happy New Year. 🎄
December 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Labour is getting Britain back on track 🇬🇧🌹
December 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
My thoughts are with the family, friends and colleagues of the member of our armed forces killed in Ukraine.

My heart goes out to them.
December 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
On small business Saturday I’m
Encouraging people to shop local.

After canvassing today Cllr Charlotte Holloway and i popped into see Mra Browns - a great local cake and coffee shop in Greenbank.

Good to hear from Georgie how their new shop in Torpoint is taking off!
December 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Good to be in Appledore with Navantia UK yesterday for the formal start of the build of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s new supply ship RFA Resurgent.

New investment, new jobs and new opportunities for local people proving defence is an engine for growth 🇬🇧

www.bbc.com/news/article...
Devon ceremony marks start of Royal Fleet Auxiliary build
Delivery of the ship, which is partly being built in Devon, is expected in 2031.
www.bbc.com
December 4, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Welcome home HMS Richmond.

Back in Devonport after eight months of deployment as part of the Carrier Strike Group.

Operation Highmast has been a huge success and I’m very proud of the men and women serving on all our ships for their role in keeping the UK safe and building our alliances. 🇬🇧
November 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
When you wake up and it’s blue skies and sun and Plymouth Live capture how you feel about the impending weather warning.
November 30, 2025 at 9:13 AM
This whole grubby saga with Nathan Gill shows how Russia-friendly Reform are, and that they should be nowhere near our national security.

www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
November 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Out knocking on doors in Stonehouse this morning with Fred Thomas MP and Plymouth Labour with local councillor Alison Raynsford.

Plymouth Labour campaigns all year round not just at elections like other parties in Plymouth.
November 8, 2025 at 11:05 AM
This morning I joined Jane Hutt MS, military colleagues and cadets from Newport at the RBL remembrance service at Cardiff Castle.

Wales plays such an important role in the defence of the nation.

We remember all those lost in war and those forever changed by conflict. 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
November 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
After decades of neglect, service families will finally get the homes they deserve.

🏠 Over 40,000 military homes modernised
💷 £600k saved daily for taxpayers
📈 £9 billion investment over 10 years

The biggest change to Armed Forces housing in over 50 years starts now 👇
November 4, 2025 at 7:34 AM
I travelled to Belfast today to attend the Royal Irish Regiment’s remembrance service at Belfast Cathedral representing the UK Government.

After the service it was good to speak with the Deputy First Minister about defence being an engine for growth in Northern Ireland too.
November 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This afternoon I hosted a roundtable discussion at Devonport Markethall alongside Cllr Bill Stevens and Cllr Mark Coker about how we can engage local residents on spending the £20million pride in place funding I secured for Mount Wise, Morice Town and Devonport.
November 1, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Yesterday we signed a £8billion deal with Türkiye for 20 Typhoon fighter jets.

This morning I’m the Government spokesperson on the morning round talking about the biggest fighter jet deal in 20 years.

Catch me at these times
October 28, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Today the second phase of Armada Way opens today.

For me, this project isn’t just about nicer pavements.

It’s all about being the catalyst for the regeneration of the city centre with 10,000 new homes, a new health village and getting the buzz back into the city centre.
October 27, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Let the weekend begin
October 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Thanks to Lauren who invited me to visit her @SlimmingWorld session this morning at Wolseley Trust Community Centre.

So many laughs and support for everyone there today. Was a really uplifting way to start my Saturday and to celebrate folks taking control and losing weight.
October 11, 2025 at 9:35 AM
A deal has been reached on the first stage of the peace plan for Gaza. This is a moment of profound relief.
October 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
If you’re a Labour member your ballot to vote in the Deputy Leadership contests arrives today.

I nominated @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social and I am voting for her.

I want Labour to be bold, political and authentically true to our Labour values - that is what Bridget had done in Government 🌹🇬🇧
October 8, 2025 at 12:00 PM
I’m on Janner Radio now for the next hour with David and Trace talking Plymouth, Argyle, a bit politics and the rubbish weather. Tune in.
October 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM