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
Boost for early language skills 24th August 2020 The Government has announced a multi-million-pound package to help schools boost early language skills for those in Reception – ensuring no child is left behind... Westminster News
Parents urged "It's time to go back to school" 24th August 2020 Many parents will be looking forward to the return of schools! Others understandably will be nervous about their children going back to school. That's why today... Westminster News
Clickety click at Palace Bingo 20th August 2020 I'm hugely impressed by the different ways businesses across Great Yarmouth are adapting to the new way of operating so that we can continue to protect people... Local News
Bloaters all set for kick off 20th August 2020 Football just hasn't been the same without the spectators, so I was delighted to pop in and see the team at Great Yarmouth Football Club as they prepare to... Local News
£8.5 million to support Great Yarmouth’s recovery from COVID 4th August 2020 Great Yarmouth is set to receive a multi-million investment through the 'Government’s Getting Building Fund' as part of the country's plan to support recovery... Local News
Mercury Column - August 2020 3rd August 2020 The warm and sunny weather has certainly boosted people’s spirits after all the worries and uncertainties of the virus lockdown. It’s also encouraging, as we... Mercury Column
Brandon welcomes Eat Out to Help Out scheme in Great Yarmouth 3rd August 2020 The 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme has launched this week, giving families 50 per cent off their restaurant bills in August. There are nearly 4,000 participating... Local News
Face coverings mandatory in shops 14th July 2020 Today, the Health Secretary will announce that wearing a face-covering will become mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England from 24 July, as we continue... Westminster News
'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme now live 13th July 2020 Last week, the Chancellor of the Exchequer urged the British public to support our restaurants, cafe and pubs by eating out to help out. In Great Yarmouth, we... Westminster News