Uncategorised - Clive Lewis

I was asked to comment on new figures which show drink-related deaths have hit a 10-year high in Norwich. This is what I said and you can read more about this issue in the linked article. “When this government came to power, drug and alcohol services were commissioned, provided and…

I speak to Talk Radio about Brexit amendments

I spoke on Talk Radio this afternoon about tonight’s Brexit votes. I explained which amendments I would be supporting, with the hope that we can truly start to take back control of this Brexit process – starting with taking No Deal off the table. I will be supporting the following…

Holocaust Memorial Service 2019

Wonderful and moving service for yesterday’s #HolocaustMemorialDay2019 event in #Norwich. Remembering the Ha-Shoah, Rwanda, Cambodia, Herero, Darfur, Bosnia, Armenia and other genocides together as one community.

Teresa May’s Brexit deal fails: my reaction

Contrary to popular belief the Govt hasn’t suffered a defeat tonight. Far from it. Instead it’s been completely and utterly, routed. It’s therefore clear Theresa May has lost whatever rapidly dissipating authority she and her Govt had left. Here are my reflections outside the Chamber immediately after the vote. In…

Meet me at this Saturday’s community surgery

This Saturday, I’ll be holding a surgery at the Norwich Riverside Morrisons supermarket cafe. If you’re a Norwich South constituent and have a problem I can help with, come along between 10am and 12pm. This useful link gives you an idea of the sort of issues most appropriate for an…

Children’s centres: the campaign continues – my video

Today I’m launching this video (LINK) as we approach the last chance to save our children’s centres. I am very grateful to the parents and staff who spoke so honestly and openly to Jeremy Corbyn and me about their experiences. We were moved by things you told us and angered…

Happy tenth birthday to FoodCycle!

This year, FoodCycle celebrate both their tenth birthday and the fact they’ve now served over one million meals to communities across England: both fantastic achievements! The pictures below are from a visit I made to FoodCycle Norwich a couple of years ago. Over the past ten years, FoodCycle have been a lifeline for many…

Heatrae Sadia Norwich closure

Heatrae Sadia – a well known large local employer – have announced they are closing their Norwich factory with the loss of 200 jobs. They are keeping their Preston factory open but no Norwich jobs will be moving there. I am so sorry for the people who are losing their…

Sunday Politics: my answer on migration

In THIS CLIP from BBC Sunday Politics East, I talk about how much of the current narrative around migration is fuelling the racism and toxicity that is rampant in our society. The contribtution migrants make into our economy must be recognised and should be valued.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone in Norwich South, and beyond! I hope you and your families all have an enjoyable, restful time this holiday season. My ‘Christmas card’ this year has, once again, been designed by a fantastically talented constituent of mine – David Shenton. I…

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