Labour Party MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland.
Myer made headlines in January 2026 by proposing a Private Member's Bill to make it a criminal offence for politicians to lie — an idea that drew coverage from the BBC, Teesside Live and outlets as far as Birmingham. His amendment extended the offence beyond senior figures to all MPs, and it attracted cross-party backing. More recently, he broke from Labour's whip on the Privileges Committee vote in April 2026, supporting a motion to refer Prime Minister Starmer over allegations he misled the House about Peter Mandelson's US Ambassador appointment — a rare defection on a directly personal question about party leadership. On assisted dying, he voted for tighter restrictions at Report Stage, placing him among the more cautious Labour MPs on that legislation.
At 87% voting participation and 98.6% party alignment, Myer is a broadly loyal MP who votes above the Commons average for engagement. His 234 contributions across 165 debates put him well above a back-bench baseline, with economy and jobs, local government and defence dominating his speaking record. He backed the 2026 steel tariff regulations and has publicly championed the "Save Steel, Buy British" campaign, consistent with the industrial character of his Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland seat. His stance scores show consistent support for progressive taxation and workers' rights, but low alignment with civil liberties and parliamentary scrutiny measures — save for his notably above-average record on parliamentary accountability (+14 percentage points above his party).
The accountability theme runs through both his rebel votes and his legislative proposals. His deviation on assisted dying restrictions (+43 percentage points above his party average) marks him as the most distinctive outlier in his voting profile. He holds no select committee seat, which limits formal scrutiny influence, though his speech volume suggests active floor-level engagement. News sentiment data covering 63 articles over 90 days shows broadly neutral coverage, with economy and jobs stories carrying the most positive tone.
Luke Myer is the Labour MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Moments where the whip was free, or where Myer broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2026 | Privilege | Yes | vs party |
| 9 Dec 2025 | UK-EU customs union (duty to negotiate): Ten Minute Rule Motion | No | Freevs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 24 | Yes | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“While welcoming 48 new officers in Cleveland, the police funding formula is severely outdated and needs urgent reform to deliver more officers on the streets.”
“Industrial clusters like Teesside are the right route to attract GGR companies; the Government must maintain momentum for these clusters in the spending review to create skilled jo…”
“Sought confirmation that no new clean air zones are planned for Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland, without indicating support or opposition to the regulations themselves.”
“Supports updating arbitrary historical limits; emphasises need for state capacity in strategic industries like steel and defends active industrial policy as necessary.”
Myer holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 16 | 18.8% |
| Department for Education | 12 | 14.1% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 7 | 8.2% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 7 | 8.2% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 6 | 7.1% |
| Home Office | 5 | 5.9% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 5 | 5.9% |
| Treasury | 4 | 4.7% |
What discussions he has had with the Competition and Markets Authority on the proposed acquisition of Electronic Arts by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners; and what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of that acquisition on the UK video games sector and the data security of UK players.
Awaiting answer.
What the ratio of nurses and doctors is in the (a) North and (b) South of England.
Awaiting answer.
How many children in the Tees Valley region were eligible for free school meals in 2023/24 and in 2025/26; how many are expected to be eligible in 2026/27; and what the estimated total value of support provided
Awaiting answer.
What estimate her Department has made of the total value of departmental expenditure on breakfast clubs in the Tees Valley region in each of the financial years (a) 2023/24, (b) 2024/25, and (c) 2025/26; and pr
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Steve Gibson 23 May 2026 |
Steve Gibson 9 May 2026 to 9 May 2026 |
Source · Members API · Last amended 16 Jun 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 173,932 | 84.4% |
| Accommodation | 16,414 | 8.0% |
| MP Travel | 8,647 | 4.2% |
| Office Costs | 5,318 | 2.6% |
| Staff Travel | 1,774 | 0.9% |
| Total · 111 claims | 206,085 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Myer on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland | 16,468 | 43.3% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke MyerWON | Lab | 16,468 | 43.3 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland →