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Using hotels for asylum seekers condemned

Local Member of Parliament, Brandon Lewis, has stepped up pressure on the Home Office with his opposition to the use of tourist hotels in Great Yarmouth to house asylum seekers whilst their claims are processed.

Brandon criticises plan to allow MPs to claim for staff parties

Today's news shocker was the splash in the Daily Mail that MPs would be allowed to claim expenses for a staff Christmas party. Let me be clear I do not support this crazy policy. I share the dismay of many colleagues and constituents that this is allowed.

Tackling small boat crossings with France

A fortnight ago, I wrote an article for the Daily Express about how we must stop people smugglers from gaming the system if we are to tackle the problem of small boats crossing the Channel.

Tell me your views on the use of fireworks

Every year in the run-up to Bonfire Night constituents contact me with concerns about the anti-social use of fireworks, as well as the impact fireworks have on pets and other animals.

Statement following the death of Queen Elizabeth II

I am immensely saddened by the passing of Her Majesty The Queen.

We are hugely privileged to have lived in a country that had her at its helm for so many years. We will cherish her memory and safeguard her legacy of duty, selflessness, and service to her country.

Covid autumn booster campaign starts

From today millions of invitations will pop through letterboxes inviting people to book their appointment for an autumn Covid booster. It's all part of the Conservative government's world-leading vaccination programme.