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
Statement on Israel and Gaza 17th January 2024 The attack on Israel on 7 October was a brutal and bloody attack and I join the UK Government in utterly condemning Hamas, standing resolutely with Israel in... Westminster News
A Year in Review - 2023 3rd January 2024 My A-to-Z review of 2023 of the most important things both in Great Yarmouth and Westminster. Action across the constituency, with thousands of cases dealt with... Local News
Extra funding to tackle alcohol and drug fuelled crime 13th November 2023 Our local policing team, working with their colleagues across Norfolk and nationwide, has focussed on tackling drug crime by breaking the county-line gangs... Westminster News
Long-term decisions outlined in King's Speech 9th November 2023 This week's King's Speech can be summarised in four short phrases or, as the political strategists would say, soundbites. Grow the economy Keep people safe... Westminster News
£2 bus fare cap continues to bring cheaper journeys 9th November 2023 Bus passengers across the Great Yarmouth constituency will continue to benefit from the £2 bus fare cap thanks to the Conservative Government’s long-term... Local News
Over £27,000 investment for Phoenix Leisure Centre from new support fund 6th November 2023 The Phoenix Leisure Pool, in Bradwell, is set to benefit from £27,998 of funding from the Conservative Government's new Swimming Pool Support Fund. The Swimming... Local News
Sponsors sought for Gorleston's young karate champion 6th November 2023 As MP, I am privileged to meet so many talented young people across the Great Yarmouth constituency. Did you know we have a world karate kumite champion, who is... Local News
Mercury Column - November 2023 5th November 2023 Next week will see all the pomp and ceremony of a State Opening of Parliament, the first for the new King. It is likely to be the last before a General Election... Mercury Column
Park Homes residents urged to appy for new Warm Homes Discount 2nd November 2023 As the colder months approach, an additional Warm Home Discount of £150 has been made available to eligible park home residents who do not have a direct... Local News
