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Luke Pollard MP

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Luke Pollard MP

@LukePollard

Labour & Co-op Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton & Devonport. Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry. He/him #lukeMP

Plymouth, UK

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Joined December 2007

Luke Pollard MP
@LukePollard
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Since his election in 2024 I have been consistently impressed by Calvin. He is thoughtful, experienced and passionate about our forces and veterans. Having served in the RAF he brings practical experience to the MOD ministerial team too. Welcome Calvin.
Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧
@DefenceHQ
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Welcome to Calvin Bailey MP @CalvinBailey, appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Ministry of Defence.
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Luke Pollard MP
@LukePollard
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What does the Renters’ Rights Act mean for you? Over 1/3 of Plymouth households rent, and this law is on your side. Read more on my website: lukepollard.org/news/2026/06/1…
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Dan Jarvis MP
@DanJarvisMBE
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The defence of our nation is the first duty of government. Our Armed Forces carry out that duty every day with professionalism, courage, and extraordinary skill. It is a huge honour and a privilege to serve alongside them again.
UK Prime Minister
@10DowningStreet
Jun 11
Dan Jarvis MBE MP @DanJarvisMBE has been appointed as Secretary of State for Defence @DefenceHQ.
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Luke Pollard MP
@LukePollard
Jun 11
Replying to @LukePollard
I know Dan Jarvis will give his all in the MOD as Defence Secretary as he did previously in uniform and I look forward to working with him to rearm and rebuild our forces.
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Luke Pollard MP
@LukePollard
Jun 11
Replying to @LukePollard
The threats the UK faces are real and they’re growing. We need to meet this moment. I’m staying on as a defence minister to play my part in getting this right.
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Luke Pollard MP
@LukePollard
Jun 11
John Healey is a friend and a mentor. He is one of the most serious and decent public servants I know. I respect his decision to leave the government today, and I’m grateful for all he’s done for our nation.
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John Healey
@JohnHealey_MP
Jun 10
The world has changed. More dangerous, more uncertain. That’s why we’re stepping up cooperation with our closest partners and there are no two countries closer in mindset and values than Australia and the UK.
Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧
@DefenceHQ
Jun 10
The UK and Australia share a special bond stemming from our shared beliefs that resonate across generations of shared history. 🇬🇧🤝🇦🇺 In London today the Defence Secretary @JohnHealey_MP and the Foreign Secretary @YvetteCooperMP met with their counterparts for the annual AUKMIN
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Luke Pollard MP
@LukePollard
Jun 10
At the dispatch box today answering questions for the Gov The Tories are always quick to try and score political points on Defence,conveniently forgetting they spent 14 years hollowing out our Armed Forces Meanwhile,we're yet to hear a single actual Defence policy from Reform...
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Luke Pollard MP
@LukePollard
Jun 9
Labour has increased the pay for our armed forces by 14% since we formed the government. We said we would renew the contract between the nation and those who serve and we meant it. 🇬🇧
Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧
@DefenceHQ
Jun 9
People are the heart of defence. We thank our Armed Forces for their sacrifices. This Government has awarded a 3.6% pay rise, bringing total pay increases to 14.1% since July 2024 - recognising their dedication as defence demands grow. Read more: ow.ly/IkQb50Z9k9e
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Luke Pollard MP
@LukePollard
Jun 8
Defence is an engine for growth 🇬🇧
Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧
@DefenceHQ
Jun 8
Sweden is leading a major new deal to get Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine. With over 30% of each aircraft built in the UK, it's expected to support over 5,000 jobs, more than 50 companies across Britain, and deliver a £500m boost to the economy. Backing Ukraine. Backing Britain.
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Luke Pollard MP
@LukePollard
Jun 7
Good to go 🇬🇧
HMS Prince of Wales
@HMSPWLS
Jun 6
Maintenance complete. Store ship complete. All done whilst remaining operational at all times. The Nation's Flagship is good to go for the next phase of Operation Firecrest. Standby for Lightning ⚡️✈️🇬🇧.
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Luke Pollard MP
@LukePollard
Jun 7
Meta Ramsey may not be a household name but she was a towering figure because of her achievements and her disarming nature. I met her first through Lord Foulkes and his obituary to Baroness Ramsey speaks to Meta’s kindness and skill, a spy and peer
"A powerful woman in a man's world": tribute to Baroness Ramsay
From politicshome.com
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Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧
@DefenceHQ
Jun 6
82 years on from the Normandy landings, we reflect on the thousands of British, Commonwealth and Allied forces who lost their lives for the liberation of Western Europe. We will remember them.
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