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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 3h

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 🌹🇬🇧

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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 5d

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.

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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · 6d

Here’s why I’m standing to be your Deputy Leader 👇

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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 10d

At the south west reception at #Lab25 I spoke about my three requests of delegates:

✅ be political
✅ be bold
✅ be authentic

Britain has two choices ahead: national renewal with Labour or division and decline with Reform.

I choose patriotic renewal🌹🇬🇧

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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 12d

The Royal Navy protects the UK 24/7 to monitor Russian movements, ensuring the security of our waters and undersea cables.

The UK stands firm with our Nato allies to deter Russian aggression.

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Royal Navy deployed to shadow Russian warship and freighter through British seas

“Russian warships are increasingly transiting through the English Channel,” defence minister Luke Pollard warned.

www.independent.co.uk

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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 17d

Bloody loved Dear England at @TRPlymouth tonight. The story by @mrJamesGraham really could not be more timely with debate about Englishness, decency and conduct. Good to have a major tour begin in Plymouth and for the @NationalTheatre to bring its masterpiece to our stage.

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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 20d

I want to see a new fire station for Devonport. The current fire station at Camels Head is at the end of its life and our firefighters deserve a better place to work and sleep. That’s why I launched a campaign for a new fire station in Devonport www.plymouthchronicle.co.uk/firefighters...

Firefighters sleeping in 'pods' as Camels Head fire station crumbles - Plymouth Chronicle

Firefighters and Plymouth MP launch urgent campaign to replace crumbling Camels Head station with a modern Devonport fire station

www.plymouthchronicle.co.uk

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Bridget Phillipson MP @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social · 24d

The choice is simple.

Shape the years ahead, or contest the years behind.

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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · 25d

Thank you to the @PlymouthLabour volunteers who joined me and @CouncillorBill for canvassing in Devonport this morning. The rain didn’t stop us because we campaign all year round, in all weathers

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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · Sep 8

Good morning from @hms_mersey alongside in the Docklands in East London.

I’m launching the Government’s Defence Industrial Strategy this morning and speaking to the media about it. Catch me at these times👇

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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · Aug 22

This week I visited Bolton to announce a new £118m contract to double the UK’s deployable Sky Sabre air defence systems.

This investment will protect our armed forces and the UK homeland, support 140 jobs, and reinforces Defence spending as an engine for growth. 🇬🇧

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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · Aug 7

Interest rates have now been cut five times in a row since Labour was elected in July last year.

Labour is returning stability to the UK economy. 🌹🇬🇧

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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · Aug 3

Hamilton at @TRPlymouth was superb last night.

Thought Marley Fenton and Billy Nevers were great in the lead roles.

It’s on for the next six weeks ish in Plymouth so do go if you can.

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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · Jul 27

Just amazing @Lionesses.

You have inspired a whole new generation of girls to take up football.

Retaining the European title is incredible.

Brilliant. Loved watching their progress again. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · Jul 27

Joined Devonport Councillors Anne Freeman and Bill Stevens at Pottery Quay for their annual summer beach clean. Huge community response and so many bags of rubbish collected.

There’s such a strong community spirit at Pottery Quay and they’ve got a clean beach again! Well done.

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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · Jul 26

Really enjoyed visiting the Keyham Green Places open day today and opening the Keyham Story Shed that is a new place for local people to find children’s books.

Good to catch up with Plymouth Hockey Club also at the open day today.

Open all day so pop along Keyham.

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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · Jul 25

It’s day two of my summer school at @PlymUni.

Today we are teaching the young people about the skills needed to build their own campaign against the theme of making Plymouth better.

Great engagement yesterday. Sun is shining and looking forward to a good day ahead

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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · Jul 24

It’s day one of my summer school for young people today being hosted by the University of Plymouth.

Really excited about the next few days where we’ll be helping young people learn how to find their voice and be heard.

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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · Jul 20

Despite the rain the Stoke Fun Day was great. Thank you to all the organisers for their huge efforts. The way the whole community pulled together to move events indoors showed the strong community spirit we have in Stoke. Thank you.

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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · Jul 15

Today I’m doing the afternoon media round about a secret resettlement route for Afghans set up by the last Conservative Government after a data incident in 2022. The lifting of a super-injunction by the High Court means we can now reveal this to the public and Parliament.

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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · Jul 12

Today is Plymouth Pride.

Have an amazing day Plymouth.

I’m proud to be Plymouth’s first out MP.

LGBT Equality doesn’t just happen. We need to keep fighting for it. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · Jul 4

So what has the Labour Government done in the last year?

Lots done, lots more to do.

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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · Jun 29

This week, 32 NATO nations came together and announced a historic new benchmark of spending 5% of GDP on national security by 2035.

But Kemi Badenoch failed to back it.

Labour’s commitment to NATO is unshakeable.

www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...

Labour slams Kemi Badenoch for 'failing to back NATO allies'

Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard accused the Tory leader of "putting party politics first and national security last"

www.mirror.co.uk

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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · Jun 24

When I said I would stand up for our armed forces I meant it

louisesandherjones.bsky.social @louisesandherjones.bsky.social · Jun 24

Over the weekend, pathetic little tweeters used the serious security breach at RAF Brize Norton to attack an experienced officer for her gender and career.

As one of the few female ex-mil MPs, I asked the Minister to send a firm message to all female personnel that we respect & value their service👇

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Luke Pollard MP @lukepollard.bsky.social · Jun 21

There are teams of volunteers delivering leaflets and speaking to voters about the referendum on 17 July city-wide today.

City mayors are being scrapped. And in Bristol and Torbay where they’ve been tried they’ve been binned. Vote no to a failed mayor.

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