Uncategorised - Clive Lewis

Closure of schools: my comment

The science is clear. The government is at least a month behind the advice of epidemiologists. Unions representing education staff are right. It is unsafe to re-open schools and universities to all for the foreseeable future. To shrink the pandemic we need to get below an ‘R’ rate of 1.…

Video: I participate in Brexit Bill debate

Today I virtually participated in the second reading debate on the EU (Future Relationship) Bill, which will implement this Government’s trade deal with our largest trading partner. Despite the significant and far-reaching implications of the implementation process, MPs like myself were given no sight of the legislation until yesterday, and…

Brexit deal: my position

I wanted to share with constituents my thinking behind my decision to abstain on the EU (Future Relationship) Bill about to be voted on this week. Before I do there are a couple of myths that need to be squared away. 1. This is not a vote on the EU…

Video: Christmas message 2020

Merry Christmas to all, and here’s hoping for a better 2021. This is the first time I’ve recorded a Christmas message, but there’s a lot to address this year – and this Christmas will be different all round. After today, Norwich and Norfolk will enter Tier 4. I know this…

Merry Christmas, and contacting my office this holiday season

Thank you once again to the amazingly talented David Shenton for my Christmas card artwork (this year, it’s an e-card only)! Hoping everyone has as safe and enjoyable a Christmas as possible in these challenging times. My office is now closed until 4th January, but phone messages and emails will…

Samaritans: help over the Christmas period

Christmas can be a difficult time for many, especially after a tough year and with more people having to go without spending time with those they love. Samaritans are here to listen. You can get in touch with them about anything that’s troubling you. https://bit.ly/2HewSTH

My article in the Independent: scrutiny of trade deals

The transition period ends in little over a week, and yet we are still in the dark about what exactly has been put on the negotiating table. The deal between the UK and the EU, like any other trade deal, is going to affect all of us, from the food…

I support CAMRA ‘Save our Pubs’ campaign

I’m supporting CAMRA’s ‘Save Our Pubs’ campaign to make sure that we protect all pubs throughout the Covid-19 crisis and beyond.

Video: Covid contract corruption

In November a report by the National Audit Office showed that £10.5 billion worth of contracts were handed out by the Government without competitive tender and “suppliers with political connections were 10 times more likely to be awarded contracts”. So I asked the Cabinet Office minister whether this should be…

The Big Christmas Give 2020

It was a pleasure, as always, to spend some time helping at the annual NR2 Big Christmas Give yesterday. This year was a bit different from normal due to the social distancing and safety measures that have to be in place but, thanks to the generosity of local people, the…

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