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Luke Pollard
Member of Parliament · Labour
Spoke in: House of Commons, Defence Committee, Scottish Affairs Committee, Treasury Committee
Transcripts of what Luke Pollard said in Parliament, sitting by sitting. Only speeches whose speaker is confirmed are shown.
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Latest speeches
House of Commons · House of Commons · 19 October 2026
Opening of Defence Questions and North East investment
“Mr Speaker, the North East plays a vital role in supporting the UK's defence sector, and I'm delighted that our increased defence spending means that in the North East, spending rose from 187 million in 24-25 to 198 million in…”
Watch from 0:20Low flying complaints and SME defence supply chains
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thanks to our growing defence budget, last year we spent 1.8 billion pounds in the West Midlands, benefiting not just West Midlands businesses, but also those in the honorable member's constituency as well. That's an increase…”
Watch from 28:34Defence preparedness, investment path and Diego Garcia
“Thank you Mr Speaker. This government has ended the underfunding and hollowing out of our armed forces we inherited from the last government. We're getting ready for warfighting readiness by 2030 and that's why we are directing more of a…”
Watch from 43:32
Treasury Committee · House of Commons · 8 July 2026
Initial challenge: DIP funding gap and 28bn claim
“Although I don't recognise those precise figures, what we have been doing in this process is taking the equipment plan that we inherited from the last government, the unfunded elements of that, which added up to a larger total even…”
Watch from 1:17Capability pivots: low‑cost effectors, frigates and readiness
“On capabilities which is the area that I worked on for previous year on this we did in the period between the two Defence Secretaries adjust some of the capabilities. For instance we brought forward more low cost effectors rather…”
Watch from 6:54Defence as growth engine: Treasury vs ex‑Defence Secretary
“So I think it would be for John to answer the remarks he made. I think the importance that I've spent many times in front of your committee and in the public saying defense is an engine for growth if…”
Watch from 11:25
House of Commons · House of Commons · 6 July 2026
Royal Navy surface fleet, shipbuilding and hybrid navy plans
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The DIP sets out plans for more lethal and larger Royal Navy based on the hybrid model. Despite a lack of investment in docks and late ordering of ships under the last government, I can confirm…”
Watch from 21:28Topical Defence Questions: Chagos deal, amphibious fleet and SSN‑AUKUS
“Well, I can thank him for his question. After the last government tied up HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark, never planning to send them to sea again, this Labour government is bringing back amphibious ships. We're working with the Netherlands…”
Watch from 50:48Topical Defence Questions: Chagos deal, amphibious fleet and SSN‑AUKUS
“I thank the honorable member for her question. She will know that this Labour government was elected on a manifesto triple lock for our nuclear deterrent, not only maintaining continuous sea nuclear deterrent, not only maintaining the new submarines, but…”
Watch from 55:45
Scottish Affairs Committee · House of Commons · 24 June 2026
Minister: Strategic Defence Review and scalable DIP
“Thank you, Chair. And it's good to see you all today and for the interest that you're taking into defense in Scotland. The threat that we are facing is real and it is growing. And the Strategic Defense Review that…”
Watch from 0:49Space policy, sovereign launch and assured access
“Well, I'm a proper space nerd, so I could fill your entire two-hour session just talking about this. So I agree broadly that we need to update our space strategies. And so the space strategy that the last government published…”
Watch from 5:37Faslane infrastructure backlog and nuclear enterprise costs
“Yes, so there are a number of projects that are kind of multi-decade projects that we are undertaking as a department. So GCAP being a good example, AUKUS being another. They're platform-based, but when it comes to the infrastructure, I…”
Watch from 9:11
House of Commons · House of Commons · 23 June 2026
Defence Minister Luke Pollard: DIP timetable, spending and readiness
“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and can I first of all thank our armed forces for the work that they do to keep this nation safe every single day. That is the regulars, the reserves, the cadets, the civil servants…”
Watch from 5:00:11Minister Pollard: forces housing, pay and capabilities
“Now I'm going to make some progress. The third area that people spoke about here was about armed forces personnel and veterans. And I'm grateful for a number of members from across the House for mentioning people that are doing…”
Watch from 5:06:29
House of Commons · House of Commons · 22 June 2026
Point of order and transition to Private Members’ Bills
“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I'd like to make a point of order in relation to my answer on the urgent question on the 15th of June in this House. In my answer, I said the Defence Secretary was currently…”
Watch from 4:33:34
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