Uncategorised - Clive Lewis

Meeting with NR5 Helping Hands

It was great to (virtually) meet with NR5 Helping Hands this afternoon to learn more about the fantastic work they’re doing to support the local community. Thank you to everyone involved – and to all those supporting other, similar projects around the city – for your time and dedication. This…

I sign letter calling for ban on export of riot gear to US

Along with 165 colleagues (from all major parties, including the Tories), I’ve signed this letter to International Trade Secretary Liz Truss calling for an immediate end to the export of tear gas, riot shields and rubber bullets to the United States. I condemn Donald Trump’s use of force against his…

#BlackLivesMatter: my latest article

My latest article for Open Democracy. Black Americans have seen their civil rights regress for thirty years. Read here.

George Floyd and Black Lives Matter

I’ve been deeply moved by the outpouring of concern, anguish and solidarity from constituents and beyond as regards the events that have taken place in the US concerning the horrific murder of George Floyd. The issues that this has raised relating to race, power and wider society are as important…

Statement on the re-opening of schools

Having consulted widely with head teachers, teaching unions (NEU, NASUWT) and school support staff trades unions (Unison, GMB), I have agreed to sign and support the following statement below. Unfortunately, it has become increasingly clear from this government’s actions that they are prepared to play fast and lose with the…

Letter to constituents: Dominic Cummings

Over the past few days, I have recieved hundreds of emails from constituents regarding Dominic Cummings’ 260-mile trip to Durham. Thank you to all those who took the time to get in touch and let me know your views. It’s clear there’s a lot of upset, concern and anger about…

I am proud of the local community coming together in response to the COVID-19 crisis

The past few months have been extremely tough, with the most vulnerable in our communities feeling the impact of this lockdown the hardest. Yet, I am incredibly proud of the way that our local community has pulled together in a time of crisis, providing emergency assistance to those that need…

TONIGHT – Online update on COVID-19 for Norwich Labour members

Tonight, from 8.15-9.15pm, Cllr Karen Davis (Norwich City Council cabinet member for social inclusion) and I will be taking part in a Zoom update for Norwich Labour Party members about COVID-19. All members are welcome to join, and can submit questions in advance or on the night. Not a member…

Want to build a modern, united Labour Party? Start with STV for the NEC

First Past The Post is an outdated system, which encourages a culture of ‘winner takes all’, stitch-ups and diktats. The below article was published earlier this week on Labour List, available here regarding how a new voting system would help to democratise the Labour Party. _____________________________________________________________ “Everyone thinks of changing the…

Why it’s time for a democratic and organised BAME Labour voice

The below is a copy of the article I wrote last week, published on Open Democracy, about why it is so important that we have a democratic and organised BAME voice. The article is available here. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ The machinery of justice won’t serve you here. It is slow and cold,…

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