Labour & Co-op Member of Parliament for Plymouth Sutton & Devonport. Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry. He/him #lukeMP
Plymouth, UK
Joined December 2007
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I’m about to answer an Urgent Question at the despatch box in the House of Commons chamber - watch here:
parliamentlive.tv/Commons
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Today, we remember.
At the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day of the eleventh month.
The Defence Secretary laid a wreath at the Cenotaph in London, paying tribute to the fallen.
#ArmisticeDay
The threats beneath the North Atlantic are changing, and we are changing with them.
We’ve invested £90 million in Atlantic Net, to equip the @RoyalNavy with new technology to find threats earlier and protect our critical infrastructure, while also backing British business.
Today on board @HMSPWLS at the International Sea Power conference I announced the first Atlantic Bastion project awarded to Southampton-based Ocean Infinity for new underwater sensors, drones and AI to detect Russian underwater threats 🇬🇧
ALT Me speaking at the conference
I explained how if asked to fight tonight our forces would but we get more ready, more prepared and stronger with every day that goes by.
I also set out the UK’s approach to the hybrid navy and greater interchangeability between JEF nations supporting NATO.
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If anyone is interested in reading my speech on board the carrier it’s here: gov.uk/government/speeches/m…
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Busy day on the carrier today in Oslo for the International Sea Power conference hosted by the First Sea Lord. The announcement of the Northern Navies initiative is a big move and helps bring our navies closer together.
The #RoyalNavy and its @JEFnations allies have signed a historic Northern Navies Initiative agreement in Oslo today that will increase security across northern Europe, the North Atlantic and Baltic Sea.
Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/n…
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Asked about the US pulling aircraft from RAF Mildenhall reportedly because of a security threat from Iran - and whether the UK could guarantee the security of US forces on British soil, Defence Minister @LukePollard says it is up for other nations to comment on their own military movements but the US “remains our closest security and defence partner and that won’t be changing”
I’m in Norway to see the crew of our carrier @HMSPWLS and I’m starting the day in Oslo right with a swim. 🇳🇴🇬🇧
The first ever autonomous @RoyalNavy squadron has been commissioned at HMNB Portsmouth today. ⚓
This is a move towards a hybrid navy where traditional warships and units will integrate with uncrewed and autonomous technology and is backed by £1.5bn investment over four years.
An early start today in foggy London!
It was great to meet Pocket Living to see their affordable properties in-person. With Plymouth getting more investment creating more local jobs, I want to see more housing like this to meet demand for good quality homes in the city centre 🏡
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On Remembrance Sunday, we come together to honour those who served and sacrificed for our country.
Lest we forget.
Thank you to everyone who turned out in the Plymouth sunshine to mark Remembrance on the Hoe.
For those who never returned, and those who did come back forever changed we will remember them.
Today, on Remembrance Sunday, we honour the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of those who have served our country.
We will remember them.
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Today we remember the fallen and honour all those who have served our country.
We also pay tribute to today's Armed Forces, our veterans, and their families. They are genuinely the best of us.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
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At this time of year, we come together to honour the courage and bravery of the Armed Forces and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
I want to give my thanks to those who have served and are still serving today. I know you and your families make huge sacrifices to keep our country safe.
My job is to make sure that sacrifice is honoured, both through the way we treat our Armed Forces and our veterans, but also through the country we build for you and for your loved ones.
We will give our Armed Forces the funding and equipment you need to keep this country safe, as well as the good housing, training, and support you deserve. This is a world where once again it’s become necessary to stand up for our values and stand alongside our allies.
Our memories of those who went before us give us strength to know we will never be cowed in the face of threats or aggression. And together we will build a country we are proud to serve, and a future that remembers and honours those who fought for our freedoms.
A Britain worth fighting for.
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I’m shocked and saddened by the appalling shooting in Kraków today.
My thoughts are with the families of those who have lost their lives, everyone injured and all those affected by this senseless violence.
The United Kingdom stands in solidarity with the people of Poland.
Good afternoon today at Devonport Markethall speaking to the Real Ideas team and having a mooch around the superb Creativity Intersections exhibition. Great seeing people travelling far and wide for this show and the accompanying talks.
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ALT Having a chat on the sofas
