Uncategorised - Clive Lewis

Statement: Winter Fuel Payment vote

I was slipped and off the Parliament estate for personal reasons so did not vote today. But throughout my decade in Parliament, I have advocated for universal basic services and benefits to be expanded, not contracted, as we enter into the 21st century, with all the challenges that lie ahead…

Speaking at a Fuel Poverty Action event at TUC conference

I’m pleased to be speaking at a Fuel Poverty Action event at the Trades Union Congress conference in Brighton on Monday the 9th of September. Millions are suffering every day, having to choose between heating and eating. There is no need for this continued pain, we can provide a solution…

Statement: Government childcare rollout is a welcome first step

This is the first week of the Government’s rollout of free childcare for children 9 months or older, entitling parents to up to 15 hours of free childcare per week. This is a great first step to ensuring every child has the start they deserve in life. However, as the…

Statement: I voted for the Great British Energy Bill

Today, I could not have been more pleased to vote for the Great British Energy Bill. This is a landmark piece of legislation. The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband and his team deserve enormous credit for this bill, and how quickly they have got to the…

Response to Winter Fuel Payment changes

Many of my constituents have written to me with concerns about the news that the Winter Fuel Payment is set to be cut. I understand these concerns and in my first week back in Parliament since summer recess I have taken some actions on behalf of my constituents. On Tuesday…

In Parliament: Picked to put down a Private Members’ Bill

I’m pleased to have been picked to put down a Private Members’ Bill of my choosing, following the ballot this morning. This means I’ll be able to introduce my own Bill which will be debated in Parliament and has the chance to become law. If you want to be the…

Meeting the Health and Social Care Minister to discuss local dentistry

Dental services are in crisis in our city and county, and that’s partly because we’ve got far too few dentists. In the eastern region, we have just one dentist per 2,600 people. So, I’m delighted that we took significant steps towards getting a dental school at the UEA when the…

Backing a tax on private jets

I have signed Early Day Motion 65, calling for a tax on private jets.

Statement: I voted for the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill

Tonight in Parliament, I voted for the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill. This Bill brings us one step closer to bringing our rail services back under public control. Returning rail where it belongs – in the hands of the people – is a great start to this Labour government.…

In Parliament: Hosting a debate on healthcare in the East of England

Today in Parliament I hosted a debate in Westminster Hall on the provision of healthcare in the East of England. I started my speech by praising the NHS as the beating heart of healthcare provision. Based on the distribution of healthcare based on need and not the size of your wallet, it…

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