Tag: Luke Pollard MP
2 days ago
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Government 'dragging its feet' on changes to 'outdated' gun laws, says Plymouth MP

Crime minister has revealed Government has no "exact timescale" for any changes to gun laws following public consulta...

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2 months ago
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Fears new HS2 station will cause massive trains delays to South West

Plymouth Sutton and Devonport MP Luke Pollard has questioned the Minister for Transport over building of new station ...

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2 months ago
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Lasting impact of Plymouth bomb has no end in sight

Residents say they are in limbo and "just want action" - not to be used in a political spat

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2 months ago
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Plan to tackle incel culture after Keyham shooting

Plymouth MP Luke Pollard is backing campaign to help tackle worrying rise in misogyny and violence against women and ...

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4 months ago
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Royal Navy's HMS Albion and Bulwark 'won't be scrapped'

Government minister made the announcement last night during Commons debate over situation in Red Sea

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4 months ago
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Concerns grow over Royal Navy warships 'at risk of being mothballed'

Ministers are being urged to clarify whether the rumours regarding HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark are true

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5 months ago
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Plymouth's Palace Theatre is up for sale - updates

After years of neglect and false starts - perhaps the time has come for the iconic landmark to be saved

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5 months ago
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Firestone Bay and Devil's Point awarded 'excellent' bathing water status

After being official designated a bathing water site in April - following a campaign by Labour MP Luke Pollard - the ...

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7 months ago
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Plymouth's newest police station opens doors to public for first time

While it was built with no intention to put in a front desk, Crime Tsar's plan to see one installed at Devonport stat...

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7 months ago
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Tamar Bridge tolls 'should be cheaper for locals' say Labour politicians

As operators of the Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry warn of price rises to mitigate 'unprecedent financial challenges...

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7 months ago
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Fuming Plymouth MP demands apology

Luke Pollard has been left 'stunned' by comments around Keyham

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8 months ago
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Plymouth fishermen safety concerns as Millbay Docks project 'mishandled'

Andrew Oliver - a leading maritime lawyer - has highlighted the warnings from city fishermen over a temporary berthin...

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9 months ago
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Plymouth sewers have been dumping raw sewage into Firestone Bay for years

MP Luke Pollard has successfully campaigned to get a water firm to make a plan to divert two private sewers to sewage...

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10 months ago
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Plymouth MP urges crime panel to ensure Keyham's voice is heard by Government on gun reform

Luke Pollard said the Government's consultation on gun reform was a opportunity which should not be missed - as counc...

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11 months ago
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Plymouth MP calls on Government to save 'lifeline' ticket office from closure

As plans for mass closure of railway ticket offices is announced, Luke Pollard, MP for Sutton and Devonport, has said...

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11 months ago
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Former Plymouth MP set to stand as council candidate in upcoming by-election

Alison Raynsford - known then as Alison Seabeck - was MP for Plymouth Devonport and then Moor View but is now fightin...

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12 months ago
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Plymouth's worst eyesore buildings revealed in 'at risk' list

Labour MP Luke Pollard has added the Civic Centre to a list of 10 neglected properties and has challenged the owners ...

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12 months ago
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New Royal Navy Type 26 frigate warships heading for Plymouth are 'world class'

Devonport MP Luke Pollard saw the anti-submarine frigates which will be based in the city up close while they are bei...

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12 months ago
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Plymouth MP Johnny Mercer 'booted out' by his NHS dentist as crisis worsens

Johnny Mercer said this isn’t about tackling issues 'because they affect me personally'

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12 months ago
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Fury after arsonists target Keyham children's playpark

As police try to find the culprits, local MP highlights concerns that tight budget constraints could mean repairs are...

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about 1 year ago
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Plymouth MP says Home Office delay to Keyham shooting recommendations 'outrageous'

MP Luke Pollard warns confidence will 'ebb away' over fears the consultation process on potential changes to the Fire...

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about 1 year ago
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Firestone Bay enjoys first day of bathing water status following MP's campaign  

Locals can celebrate safer - and better monitored - water thanks to long campaign to get Devil's Point and Firestone ...

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about 1 year ago
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Tudor Evans names his Plymouth City Council Labour cabinet

Here is a who's who of the new cabinet as familiar names return to power

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about 1 year ago
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Plymouth shooting: Home Office response to coroner's recommendations delayed

Ian Arrow's series of detailed Prevention of Future Deaths reports into the deaths in Keyham on August 12, 2021 have ...

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about 1 year ago
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Plymouth local elections: 46 photographs that captured the atmosphere through the night

Within a few hours overnight, as people slept, a busy number of council staff, activists, candidates and supporters -...

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about 1 year ago
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Plymouth MP Luke Pollardsays he shares concerns of 'large Sudanese community' in city as civil wa...

Luke Pollard said he has been contacted by Plymouth residents who are worried for the safety of relatives as Sudan co...

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about 1 year ago
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Plymouth MP warns of 'predators around Westminster'

Luke Pollard's shocking claim came during TV interview, where he revealed the House of Commons was the 'most unprofes...

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about 1 year ago
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Plymouth MP Luke Pollard to 'step back' from politics after cancer diagnosis

Sutton and Devonport MP Luke Pollards said he will be taking a few weeks off as he receives treatment for skin cancer

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about 1 year ago
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MP and families of Keyham victims tell Policing Minister gun laws need changing

The meeting also came as the Gun Control Network, set up in the wake of the Dunblane massacre, also met with the Home...

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about 1 year ago
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Memorial willow tree planted in Central Park to honour murder victim Terry Sweet

Terry Sweet was murdered and Bernard Hawken was left with life-changing injuries in the attack in 1995

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about 1 year ago
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Plymouth's Independent Alliance leader Cllr Nick Kelly taken to hospital after collapsing at publ...

Around 50 members of the public were attending a meeting with MP Luke Pollard this afternoon when the councillor coll...

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over 1 year ago
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Plymouth MP Luke Pollard calls rejected £20m Levelling Up bid 'punch in gut' for city

Plymouth has been overlooked by the Government in iys £2bn giveaway leading to accusations of political bias

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over 1 year ago
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'Too many' Plymouth families are living in damp and mouldy conditions

Anyone who has damp or mould in their home is being asked to get in touch with Plymouth MP Luke Pollard

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over 1 year ago
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Plymouth snubbed for noise traffic camera trial to fine loud cars and bikes

Bradford, Bristol, Great Yarmouth and Birmingham were selected to carry out the trials

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over 1 year ago
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Luke Pollard announces engagement after partner pops the big question

Luke Pollard and Sydney Robertson have announced their engagement after six years of dating.

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almost 2 years ago
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Keyham ceremony and vigil will remember Maxine, Sophie, Lee, Stephen and Kate

A permanent memorial is being mooted with discussions underway between families, survivors and the Keyham community

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almost 2 years ago
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MP Luke Pollard writes to Defence Secretary following 'false alarm' at Devonport Dockyard

Luke Pollard has written to the Defence Secretary demanding an investigation into the false alarm activation of Devon...

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almost 2 years ago
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Palace Theatre owner told to renovate it or sell up

Luke Pollard says that if the owner can't fix crumbling pile he should pass it on as act of 'civic generosity'

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about 2 years ago
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Widow who 'sobbed alone' at husband's funeral slams Boris Johnson for breaking the rules he made'

Denise O'Leary's husband Des was well-known in Plymouth and across the South West for his contribution to grassroots ...

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