Uncategorised - Clive Lewis

My comment: firm that built NNUH makes record profit

Octagon Healthcare which built the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital reported record profits last year, as it was paid more than £62m by the hospital. Despite paying Octagon tens of millions of pounds a year, the amount the N&N owes is only reducing by around £3m each year as much of…

Building back a sustainable economy after lockdown

he Eastern Daily Press asked me how we could build back a more sustainable economy after Covid-19. Some of my views are reported in the linked article and you can red my full (rather comprehensive!) response below. WHO WOULD BE LAUNCHING A GREEN STRATEGY FOR AN ECONOMIC COMEBACK? WOULD IT…

Press comment: local SEND children missing out on support

It is disgraceful that the most vulnerable children in Norfolk are paying the price for local Tory County Council incompetence and national Tory government cuts. We are one of the wealthiest countries in the world, but local children with special educational needs are not receiving the support they need. The…

My #BlackLivesMatter Norwich speech

Watch: my speech recorded for Sunday’s #BlackLivesMatter Norwich protest. CLICK HERE. Thank you to the organisers for all their hard work in making this demonstration the success it was – and to everyone who turned up on the day: whether that was virtually, or in-person in a socially distanced manner.…

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…

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