Luke Pollard in the news as UK defence matters loom again — MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport since 2017, Labour & Co-op.
The UK government has stopped in-country assistance for relocating eligible Afghans who worked with British forces, directing them to seek relocation via third countries. The move comes as MPs, lawyers, and advocates warn of hardship and risk for Afghan allies left behind, with ongoing debates over safety and access to asylum.