Brandon Lewis announces decision to stand down from Parliament at next General Election Thursday, 14 March, 2024 After much thought and deliberation, I have today notified the Chairman of the Great Yarmouth Conservative Association that I will not be standing as a candidate at the next general election. It is not a decision taken easily as it has been the greatest honour of my life to represent the people of Great Yarmouth in Parliament and to work with so many loyal and dedicated local campaigners. I owe... Local News
Train companies forced to backtrack on ticket office closures 31st October 2023 Proposals to close station ticket offices have been scrapped, following a public consultation over the summer, and opposition from Members of Parliament. This... Local News
Thousands in Great Yarmouth set to receive cost of living payment 31st October 2023 From today, over 16,000 vulnerable and low-income households in Great Yarmouth will receive a second Cost of Living payment worth £300. This is part of the... Westminster News
Use of hotels to house illegal immigrants set to end 24th October 2023 Sir Brandon Lewis has welcomed a government announcement that they will cease using a hotel in Great Yarmouth to house illegal migrants waiting for an asylum... Westminster News
Rail bosses urged to backtrack on station ticket office closure 25th July 2023 Today, I've urged rail bosses to backtrack on proposals that would see the town’s railway ticket office axed. In a letter to train operator Greater Anglia, I've... Local News
Co-operation needed on local solution for Hemsby erosion 10th March 2023 Early this morning, I joined local councillors and the independent lifeboat crew at Hemsby ahead of high tides that were predicted to cause further coastal... Local News
Hemsby hit by further loss of coastline 27th February 2023 I share the sadness of many residents when seeing the images of further substantial erosion along the Hemsby coastline. Over the weekend I liaised closely with... Local News
Give young people the right to affordable and attractive housing 23rd February 2023 Text of my opinion piece published by the Daily Express - Thursday 23rd March 2023 I know that Express readers dream of a happy and prosperous life for their... Articles
The Good Friday Agreement must evolve to bring effective government 22nd February 2023 We are approaching a significant milestone for our country. This year, we will mark the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement. It has given... Articles
The Albion - Another Great British Pub 25th January 2023 I recently took the opportunity to pop into The Albion pub located on the corner of Albion Road and Nelson Road Central in the centre of the town, The pub... Local News