Uncategorised - Clive Lewis

My appointment to UK Parliament’s Environmental Audit committee

Yesterday I was appointed to the UK Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee. Climate change is one of the most significant challenges facing our society, and as a Committee member I will be scrutinising how government departments and non-departmental public bodies are contributing to environmental protection and sustainable development. An evidence session…

Meeting residents in Nelson Ward

It was great to be out on the #labourdoorstep yesterday with Norwich Nelson Ward Labour Party and their city council candidate Lynda Groves. If you’re a Norwich Labour member and might be able to join me at a future door-knocking session in the city, check the weekly members’ e-newsletter for details…

I call on government to show global leadership in Afghanistan

Afghanistan is facing an escalating and multifaceted humanitarian crisis. In response, the United Nations has launched its largest ever single country appeal. Today I asked the Government if ‘Global Britain’ will show global leadership and act on our humanitarian obligations to the people of Afghanistan. https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/01/1109492

I challenge Tories on failed ‘levelling up’ promise

Councils like Norwich City Council should be the engines of the ‘levelling up’ agenda. But while the Tories promise levelling up, a decade of cuts has left our vital services levelled. So today I asked the Government to stop fobbing us off, and to commit to a long-term, sustainable funding…

Mandatory vaccinations for NHS staff: my letter to Health Secretary

NHS workers, from cleaners to nurses, have been at the frontline of the Pandemic. Under extreme conditions, they have tried their best to keep our health service going, and delivered care under extreme conditions to those who need it. But in April, the Government could fire up to 73,000 NHS…

I host launch of Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants report

Today I am hosting the launch of this Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants report which highlights the devastating impact of Hostile Environment polices during COVID. Join us at 6pm today, register here: https://www.jcwi.org.uk/…/report-launch-we-also-want-to…

I speak in Elections Bill debate

There is truly no shortage of issues that the Tory’s Elections Bill could have addressed. I supported amendments to the Bill which would have deepened our democracy, such as by introducing votes at 16, and setting up a Citizens’ Assembly to consider changing our electoral system to one that is…

It’s time to ditch the Western Link

I strongly welcome this from Norwich City Council. Serious climate action demands environmentally progressive policies like investment in public transport, not the promotion of car dependency and pollution. It’s time to ditch the Western Link Stop the Wensum Link https://www.edp24.co.uk/…/norwich-western-link-city…

Merry Christmas!

A very Merry Christmas to everyone in Norwich and beyond ✨🎁 This virtual Christmas card was, once again, drawn for me by the fabulous David Shenton. I know not everyone will be spending today how they would wish to. Lots will be keeping apart from family members/friends in…

I speak to Red Pepper about the crisis of democracy

After two years of Boris Johnson’s government we are seeing growing authoritarianism but also sources of hope for the future. I was interviewed by about this and the crisis of democracy by red pepper. I spoke about how we must link it to what’s happening in our voting systems, but…

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