Uncategorised - Clive Lewis

I support Unlock Democracy campaign

I’m supporting Unlock Democracy‘s campaign to #demanddemocracy. Our current political crisis is symptomatic of the fact we have an unwritten constitution, with inbuilt power inbalance and democratic flaws. We need a political system which draws power away from the elite and brings it closer to the people. And the people are best…

I table EDM in support of Naga Munchetty

The BBC have claimed that Naga Munchetty, BBC Breakfast presenter, has breached the corporations guidelines when criticising Donald Trump’s racist comments. BBC journalists shouldn’t be prohibited from commenting on evidently racist language at a time when racist rhetoric is having a real impact on people’s lives. It is a dangerous…

Government loses Supreme Court battle

I’m pleased to be one of the #Prorogue busting MPs that took the Government to the Supreme Court and won. The Supreme Court has performed an important function in restoring parliamentary democracy, as the Prime Minister tried to subvert the rule of law. If Boris Johnson had a shred of integrity and…

Canvassing with the Nelson Labour team

I was out last night with the Norwich Nelson Ward Labour Party team, knocking on doors and talking to residents on Winter, Helena and Connaught Roads. Thank you to everyone who signed my petition against cuts to care services, and discussed their local and national issues with me or a member of…

I speak at Climate Strike demo in Norwich

It was a privilege to speak to the hundreds – probably thousands – who attended today’s Norwich #ClimateStrike demo and march. Thank you to the organisers who, as ever, did a brilliant job in bringing everyone together safely. And of course thank you to everyone who came along and participated so enthusaistically.…

Visit to Liftshare in Norwich

It was a pleasure to be back at Liftshare (https://liftshare.com/uk) on Wednesday – two years on since my last visit – to get an update on how far they’ve come and what plans they’ve got for the future. Liftshare is a Norwich-based social enterprise which works with organisations to make…

I speak at PAIN/WASPI rally in Norwich

It was an honour to be at the recent Norfolk Broads PAIN (Pensions Action in Norfolk) rally on the steps of City Hall, and to speak about the severe injustice faced by 2.5 million women across the country as a result of the decision to accelerate the rise in women’s…

Canvassing with the Mancroft Labour team

Great to join the Mancroft Ward Labour Party team canvassing yesterday afternoon! Thanks to the volunteers to came along to help, and to all the residents who took the time to speak to us. I’ll be back on the #labourdoorstep this evening in Nelson ward: seeing if there are any local or national…

I join University ward bus campaign

I’m joining the Eaton and University Labour Group – Norwich councillors in calling on Konnectbus to reconsider their re-route of four services which used to serve the Earlham Road Fiveways area. We’re concerned this could leave vulnerable and elderley people isolated. 78 year old Margaret said: “I can not drive but at…

I guest on Educate Norfolk podcast

It was a pleasure to be a guest on the Educate Norfolk podcast, which has just returned for a new series. You can listen to it by downloading the Podbean app (https://www.podbean.com) and searching ‘Educate Norfolk’. 🎧

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