Uncategorised - Clive Lewis

I visit Chapel Break school

I was delighted to visit Chapel Break Infant School on Friday, where I met with Headteacher Sara Johnston and Chair of Governors Ian Prior to find out more about this ‘Outstanding’ school. Among other topics, we talked about education and SEND funding. It was also an absolute pleasure to meet…

Canvassing in Bowthorpe

Great afternoon canvassing in Bowthorpe ward: listening to residents about local and national issues. Thanks to everyone who took the time to talk to me or a member of the team, and to all the volunteers who helped out. #labourdoorstep

My piece in LabourList on Brexit

Following the momentous rally in Parliament on Monday, hosted by Love Socialism, Hate Brexit, I have written in Labour List about how Labour is continuing to nuance its position against Brexit. Now we need it to positively campaign for Remain. Labour must be ready for the possibility of an autumn…

Love Socialism, Hate Brexit event in parliament

On Monday evening I had the absolute pleasure of speaking to a packed room of Labour Party members and supporters in Parliament, for the latest in our series of ‘Love Socialism, Hate Brexit’ rallies. Over the past months, Westminster has become an increasingly scary and depressing place to be, as…

My piece in the Independent on antisemitism

The ongoing stories of antisemitism in the Labour Party have made me stop and think constructively about where we, as a party, can go from here. Something has to change. The discussion about antisemitism in the Labour Party has, almost exclusively to date, revolved around disciplining individuals. For sure, Labour…

I speak in Westminster Hall debate on the BBC

Yesterday I spoke in the Westminster Hall debate on the BBC. While majority of the discussion focused on the right to free TV licences for the over 75’s, I wanted to focus my attentions on the bias and eroding impartiality of the BBC. Some people in the debate (both directly…

I join Independent Age Pension Credit campaign

I’m joining Independent Age in calling on the government to do more to make sure more of those entitled to claim Pension Credit are aware they can do so. Just 2,000 people accessed the government’s ‘Pension Credit toolkit’ last year. More must be done to promote this benefit and ensure it is…

BBC Politics panel appearance

Yesterday I went on BBC Politics Live to talk about Labour’s shifting Brexit position, the Tory Leadership race, Donald Trump, and the opioid crisis emerging in the UK. Jeremy Corbyn has spent valuable time consulting with important players on the Left, from party members, to Unions and activists, and we…

Guest blog: Tyra Brown

It is more than fair to say that working in Westminster has been an invaluable experience that I will treasure greatly. I was warmly greeted by the lovely staff of Clive Lewis in Westminster which quickly calmed my nerves, as this is my first experience of Politics on the ground.…

I contribute to Cystic Fibrosis debate in parliament

On Monday, I spoke in the Westminster Hall debate on Cystic Fibrosis on behalf of my constituents Rachael and Ethan. I met with them a few weeks ago to learn about what 11-year-old Ethan has to deal with as a CF sufferer (and his Mum Rachael, as his primary carer)…