Coronavirus 2020 - Clive Lewis

I react to news that adult vaccine rates are lower in deprived neighbourhoods

I was asked to comment on Evening News analysis of local vaccine data which shows fewer people in our most deprived neighbourhoods are getting their jabs. This is what I said in full. “This is an awful triple whammy for some of the most disadvantaged people in our city. They’re…

I co-sign Excluded UK parliamentary letter

Millions of people and small businesses are being excluded from Coronavirus support packages. The Government must face up to that reality, close gaps in support, and make sure that there is a strong safety net that catches everyone who needs it. This is something that many MPs from across parties…

My Politics Homes article: vaccine access inequality

As long as inequity in vaccine access continues, the pandemic will continue. Rather than further accelerating vaccine nationalism, preferential supply and rationing, we should put our efforts into scaling-up manufacturing so that enough vaccine doses can be made for the whole world to benefit. https://www.politicshome.com/…/no-one-is-safe-until…

Video update: small and medium-sized businesses

I’ve made this short video because I wanted to talk to you all about the situation many small and medium sized businesses in Norwich and across the country are faced with. Please watch and let me know what you think in the comments section below. The research I mention is…

Message from Black British MPs: Covid-19 vaccine

The Covid-19 vaccines are proven to be effective and safe. They will save lives. This is an area where there is cross-party agreement. Each of us can do our part to protect ourselves and our communities. We can slow the transmission of the virus. When it is my turn, I…

I join EDP’s ‘Fightback East’ campaign

The Eastern Daily Press has started a campaign called Fightback East calling on the government to not overlook the needs of the eastern region in the recovery from Covid. The paper asked me for comment and this what I said: “There is absolutely no justification for returning to sink or…

ITV Anglia appearence: lockdown question

Last week, I spoke to ITV Anglia about the current lockdown. Although we all need to do our bit to keep everyone safe, I made it clear that the majority of people are following the guidance. However we would be in a much better situation if the government had introduced…

Night time economy: we need your help

The night time economy has been dealt a hard blow by the restrictions that have been put in place to control the transmission of Covid-19. As a member of the All Party Parliamentary Group on the Night Time Economy, I am working with parliamentarians from across parties to find out…

I support #NHSNewDeal campaign

So happy to support #NHSNewDeal and the demands above. Covid-19 has shown the country not just the importance of the NHS and its staff but also what kind of NHS we need: one that’s well funded, accountable and whose component parts arent outsourced for corporate profit.

My question in parliament: lateral flow tests for schools

Last week I was appalled to find out that the Government’s daily use of 30-minute lateral flow tests in schools had not been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agenda. The tests were not approved because of concerns that false reassurance could be given about a negative test…

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