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Luke Pollard MP

@lukepollard.bsky.social
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Labour and Co-operative Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport. Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry. He/Him.

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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Yesterday I had the chance to visit The Abbey Group in Liverpool alongside Saab to meet the team behind Barracuda camouflage. This cutting-edge multispectral camo, assembled right here in the UK, is seriously impressive and enhances our @britisharmy Ajax vehicles.
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Good news for North Corner and Cornwall Beach! The MOD has now confirmed ownership of the site and agreed to remove the derelict boats that have blighted North Corner and Cornwall Beach, as well as repair the damaged steps leading down to the beach.
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
It’s been good to be back in Norway the past few days meeting my counterpart for discussions on joint military procurements, the £10bn frigate deal and seeing how UK industry is working with Norwegian forces. We have a strong partnership that goes from strength to strength 🇬🇧🇳🇴
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I’m in Norway to see how British and Norwegian firms are deepening our industrial co-operation building on the £10bn Type 26 frigate deal. The UK and Norway are the best of friends and our forces work hand in glove together. We are now deepening our industrial co-operation too
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Well done to all the colleagues across the Ministry of Defence participating in the Defence Nuclear Enterprise 24-hour row. I popped in to say thank you and gave it a go as well. Top effort from ppl across defence in raising money for the Submariner’s Charity. Thank you 🇬🇧
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Thank you to the big @PlymouthLabour team who joined me and Cllr Pauline Murphy for door knocking in Efford and Lipson Ward this morning. It’s really encouraging to hear people talking about hope and coming back to Labour with Andy as PM. 🌹
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Today we mark Emergency Services Day (999 Day),a moment to say thank you to the dedicated men and women who keep us safe every day.
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Plymouth will still go to the polls in May and I'll be working flat out to elect Labour councillors. I want to see Plymouth grow and believe we have a sound case for the Greater Plymouth reorganisation. I'm hungry for change, but it's right that it's done properly.
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Every young person deserves a decent start in life, but care leavers often face an uphill battle. After campaigning alongside Plymouth’s care leavers and @BarnardoS, we secured a huge win: over £25M in government funding for care leaver housing! 🏠✨
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
This morning I met with @AmbJapanUK to discuss the UK-Japan defence relationship and key areas of our cooperation, including GCAP and our Defence Capability Industrial Council (DCIC).
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Enjoyed the afternoon at Home Park watching Argyle Women with my sister and my nephews. Sadly not the result we all wanted, but proud to support our new young team. If you haven’t been to an Argyle Women’s match yet, give it a go. #COYG #PAFC
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
It is day 2 of my summer school! After a day of engaging discussions and hearing about what matters most to young people in our city, we're back again today and discussing how to campaign, how to persuade people, and how to make positive change.
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Following this week's reshuffle, I am delighted that the Prime Minister has asked me to stay in my position as Minister of State for Defence Readiness and Industry.
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Earlier today, a Russian naval vessel conducted a brief live-fire weapons exercise in international waters, approximately 40 nautical miles south of Plymouth.
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Welcome, Prime Minister! Andy Burnham has become our new Prime Minister, and I look forward to working with him in the coming weeks and months to continue supporting this Labour government in any and every way possible.
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
The RAF’s new Storm Fighter programme will be the attack dogs accompanying our combat air operations. This is a good write up of my speech at last week’s Global Air Chief’s Conference in London on how the RAF will become Europe’s first 6th-Gen air force. aviationweek.com/defense/airc...
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Royal Air Force's CCA Program Will Be 'Attack Dog' For Crewed Fighters | Aviation Week
The RAF's new collaborative combat aircraft program will act like a “guardian angel” and “attack dog” for crewed fighters, Defense Readiness Minister Luke Pollard says.
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Dartmoor ponies are saved! The government have announced that they are delinking ponies from sheep and cattle for the purposes of grazing calculations, which will prevent a cull from taking place.
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Yesterday was another incredible day for Plymouth funding announcements. In my Ministerial role, I was proud to be able to announce a huge investment into upgrading our naval bases- and that includes £7.1 billion for HMNB Devonport. For context, that is £7,100,000,000!
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Nominations opened today for the next leader of the Labour Party. I’ve long admired Andy’s work in Manchester and can’t wait to see him bring that same energy to the rest of the country.
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Two years ago Plymouth voted for change. Here’s just some of the things the Labour government has done in the past two years for Plymouth .
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Yesterday we announced the Defence Investment Plan, a £298billion plan over the next four years. This morning I’m on the morning media round speaking to TV and radio outlets.
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
The newly announced Defence Investment Plan is delivering the biggest boost to our city's armed forces and dockyards in a generation. From securing skilled local jobs to safeguarding our national security, this plan puts Plymouth at the forefront of modern, future-facing defence.
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Spoke at the NATO Industrial Advisory Group dinner on board HMS Warrior in Portsmouth tonight about the importance of collaboration, interchangeability and innovation in our defence industries across the alliance. Warrior is quite a ship, my first time on board.
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Food security is national security. Good to speak to Exeter Labour and Coop Party members today at their conference on food security in honour of the late Saxon Spence. At a time of instability, we need more resilience and that means more focus on food, energy and water security
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Thank you to the volunteers out on the doors this morning on the Hoe. Beautiful day for canvassing. Plymouth Labour campaigns all year round not just at elections. 🌹
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Superb weather and awesome live music for the 26th Freedom Fields Festival. The organisers have done themselves proud. What a great community day out. Well done #plymouth
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Good discussions yesterday with Norwegian State Secretary Marte Gerhardsen on deepening our defence ties. In an increasingly dangerous world, the UK and Norway stand together - on @NATO's northern flank and across the North Atlantic. Our partnership matters now more than ever
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
My Eurovision top entries are: Finland 🇫🇮 26 points Bulgaria 🇧🇬 25 points Poland 🇵🇱 24 points Romania 🇷🇴 24 points And loads on 23 points including Greece, Australia, Croatia, France, Lithuania, Sweden, Norway and Austria. Think I underscored Australia #TeamDelta #Eurovision
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Today Anna Gelderd MP and I met the people who run the Tamar Crossings to press for no increase in admin fee for the Tamar Tag and for swift introduction of cheaper tolls for local people. It was a productive meeting but more work to do.
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Great to join the Defence Industrial Joint Council as we make real progress for Defence - from driving procurement reform to launching the Office for Small Business Growth. This work is boosting UK sovereignty, supporting UK jobs, and delivering defence and an engine for growth
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Plymouth knows all too well the devastating impact of toxic masculinity. To change the future, we need to support our young people today. Great to visit @ArgyleCommunity & @ViewhereCIC to see their work with students from Millbay & All Saints Academies on healthy relationships.
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Today I’ve proposed a new station for Laira and one for Plympton as part of my campaign for a Plymouth Metro. Other cities have proven re-energising rail can deliver benefits and that’s what I want to do in Plymouth with the Plymouth Metro.
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
Out on the doors in Compton Ward this afternoon supporting James Chesson. I’m proud that @plymouthlabour campaigns all year round but there’s an added energy to elections. Clear it’s a choice between Labour and Reform in Plymouth on Thursday.
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Skyhammer is the UK’s answer to Shahed-style drone threats. This week I joined live trials in Jordan of the Skyhammer interceptor missile, following a multi-million-pound contract with veteran-led start-up Cambridge Aerospace. We're delivering for defence and British industry
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Fantastic to meet our brilliant UK troops serving in Kuwait and personnel from the Kuwait Coast Guard and National Guard today. UK personnel have worked alongside Kuwaiti forces to defend Kuwait from Iranian attack. The UK-Kuwait partnership is stronger than ever 🇬🇧🇰🇼
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Good to speak to our forces in the Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus today. The Iran war is not our war but I’m very proud of the way our UK forces have protected British bases, British citizens and British allies and partners 🇬🇧
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Good to speak to our forces in the Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus today. The Iran war is not our war but I’m very proud of the way our UK forces have protected British bases, British citizens and British allies and partners 🇬🇧
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Great to visit St Mary’s Church to discuss their vision for the building. By opening up to the community, St Mary’s is securing its future. This is exactly the kind of "pride in place" we need across #Plymouth. Watch the video to hear more about their plans! 👇
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Massive turn out for the @PlymouthLabour mass canvass in Compton Ward this morning. Our candidate James Chesson and his team have spoken to 1 in 10 voters in the last 30 days alone. Incredible effort. It’s clear: the only way to stop Reform in Plymouth is to vote Labour 🌹
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
It’s telling that Reform have not yet dumped this candidate for his vile antisemitism and attacks on Islam. He should be nowhere near public office yet he is still a reform candidate in Plymouth and he hasn’t been condemned by Reform’s local leader. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Reform UK investigates Plymouth candidate over anti-Islam posts
Ben Rowe is being investigated over a series of Islamophobic and antisemitic posts on social media.
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
The Falklands are British for as long as the Falkland Islanders want to be 🇫🇰🇬🇧
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
This week: Plymouth to London. London to Bristol. Bristol to London. London to Belfast. Belfast to London. London to Plymouth.
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
This morning at the Defence Energy conference in Bristol I spoke about how energy resilience and better use of the defence estate to generate energy will enhance the UK’s warfighting readiness.
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
The Box in Plymouth has been shortlisted for museum of the year. How wonderful. It’s a creative gem and something our city can and should be very proud of. www.thetimes.com/article/99de...
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Which of these five museums is the best in the UK?
The Museum of the Year shortlist has been announced, with the National Gallery included alongside the Box in Plymouth. Our critic gives her verdict
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
The Conservative councillor who ordered the chopping down of the trees in the middle of the night on Armada Way in Plymouth is now standing for Reform UK. Not surprising considering Reform is a retirement home for failed Tories.  www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymout...
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Former Tory leader leaves party to stand for Reform
He resigned from Plymouth after 110 trees were cut down
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Plymouth Labour campaigns all year round not just at elections like other parties. This morning we were canvassing in Drake Ward for Chelsea Shelton, the Labour candidate. With the recent defection of the independent to Reform it’s clear it’s Labour v Reform in this area.
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Good to be in Rotherham with Oliver Coppard and Sarah Champion MP to launch the South Yorkshire Defence Growth Deal. That’s £50million of MOD support for advanced manufacturing, skills, R&D and help for SMEs proving that defence is an engine for growth 🇬🇧
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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Good morning from Devonport Dockyard where I’m doing the morning media round. Imagine I’ll be getting lots of questions about our decision to declassify covert Russian submarine activity in our waters yesterday. It’s HMS Sutherland, a Type 23 frigate in the background.
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