Uncategorised - Clive Lewis

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…

Fire and rehire: my letter to Centrica boss

I have written to Chris O’Shea, the Chief Executive of Centrica, alongside 140 MPs from across parties, calling on him to take away the fire and rehire threat to British Gas workers. The best way forward is to work with GMB Union to get a negotiated agreement, where changes are…

International Human Rights Day: video on Poland

The Polish Government is currently attempting to push through an aggressive, restrictive abortion law. Today, on International Human Rights Day, I stand in solidarity with the Polish community against this attack on bodily autonomy. Watch my video HERE.

Letter to minister on local government funding

Over the last decade the Government has slashed funding for local authorities by nearly 50%, and now the Covid-19 pandemic is seeing councils under huge pressure. Local government won’t survive another round of austerity, and without sustainable funding more people who need help simply won’t get it. That’s why I’ve…

Jamaica charter flight: my letter to Priti Patel MP

Today I have written to the Home Secretary, again, about the mass deportations that her Department is conducting. I will not stand by while due process, fairness, and justice are attacked. Lessons must be learned from past failures to avoid repeating injustice, and we should all fear a Government that…

My comment in the Independent: Jamaica charter flight

Despite leaving earlier than scheduled in the small hours of last night, it is estimated that the courts stopped around 35 people from being deported on the charter flight to Jamaica. One case involves a person who came to this country as an 11 year old. The Home Office had…

I back free parking for NHS staff

When Covid-19 first hit the Government did the right thing to provide NHS Trusts with additional funds, so that NHS staff in England didn’t have to pay for parking. But now, according to reports by the Mirror, parking charges for NHS staff in England are creeping back. LINK This afternoon…

Spending Review

What we needed yesterday from the Spending Review was a bold and ambitious plan. We needed a plan that protects the public and workers during the pandemic – particularly those whose health and jobs are most at-risk – and provides a package of green stimulus that will revive the economy…

I back EDP’s Christmas cards for care homes campaign

I’m backing EDP 24/Norwich Evening News’ “Christmas Cards to Care Homes” campaign. This community project is nurturing and growing the power of human connection. It’s set to help tackle social isolation during a season which can be difficult for many at the best of times, and is bringing generations together.…

BBC Politics East appearence: Spending Review

Yesterday I was on BBC Politics East to discuss, among many things, the upcoming Spending Review. I’m hoping to see the Government investing in the future productive capacity of this country and its people instead of sucking money out of the economy through cuts, because the economic argument for austerity…

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