Uncategorised - Clive Lewis

Police, Crime and Sentencing Bill demo on Saturday

The Government’s Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill is a threat to our fundamental right to protest, and a threat to democracy. The best way to tackle head on what is an international crisis of democracy is to extend and deepen democracy – to every corner of our country, to…

I support campaign against Covid passports

I am supporting the campaign against the introduction of Covid passports. We must oppose the divisive and discriminatory use of COVID status certification to deny individuals access to general services, businesses or jobs. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-56605598

Protecting and upholding the right to protest in our democracy

What we saw in Bristol over the weekend confirms that the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill must be withdrawn. I have written to the Prime Minister with that request, and to remind him that in a democratic society it is the duty of Government to respect and uphold the…

I co-sign letter on making public spaces safer

Over the past week we have heard countless stories about sexual harrasment, violence against women and girls, and assault in public spaces. I have signed this joint letter to the Prime Minister, urging him to step up and lead a national conversation asking everyone to think about what they can…

LabourList: The authoritisation of this governent is clear. Here’s how we challenge it

We must break out of the 20th century political silos that have proven unfit for 21st century challenges. We must create a democracy that is fit for purpose for the challenges we face – climate and ecological breakdown, the epidemic of inequality, surveillance capitalism, automation, and AI. That’s what I’m…

I speak on Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill in Parliament

I spoke out against the Police, Crime, Sentencing, and Courts Bill in the House of Commons debate today. We have never seen anything like this Government before. Our democracy is being swept away, in a calculated programme to leave the public muted and powerless. If this Bill goes through, anyone…

ITV Anglia appearence: the right to protest

Statement on the Police, Crime, Courts and Sentencing Bill

I wanted to make a statement about the Police, Crime, Sentencing, and Courts Bill that is being debated in Parliament and being voted on tomorrow at second reading. Firstly, I want to be clear that I am voting against this Bill. I informed the Labour whip that was my intention…

Solidarity with the Norwich virtual vigil in memory of Sarah Everard

Solidarity with everyone in Norwich (and beyond) taking part in today’s #ReclaimTheseStreets virtual vigil and/or remembering Sarah Everard and other women who have been victims of violence and abuse perpetrated by men by lighting a candle or shining at light at 9.30pm tonight. VIDEO

Statement: Sarah Everard

My deepest condolences to the friends and family of Sarah Everard. Women should be able to walk home at night – and live their lives at all times – without fear of violence, intimidation and misogynistic abuse. The fact I have to make that statement, here in the second decade…

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