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
Tougher sentences to protect our emergency workers 13th July 2020 During my time as a Home Office minister, I was greatly concerned about the number of assaults experienced by police officers and other emergency workers. It is... Westminster News
The UK's new start - Let's get going 13th July 2020 Whilst the government's attention has focussed on our nation's response to the coronavirus pandemic and our recovery to get the economy going again, we've still... Westminster News
Government announces new measures to unlock our economy 10th July 2020 Yesterday we announced the next phase of our careful reopening of the economy, with outdoor sports facilities, competitive grassroots sport, open-air... Westminster News
Temporary stamp duty cut has immediate effect in Great Yarmouth 9th July 2020 The Government;'s announcement of a temporary scrapping of stamp duty on all homes under £500,000 has had an immediate effect here in Great Yarmouth. Within... Local News
Our plan for jobs in Great Yarmouth 9th July 2020 Chancellor launches Plan for Jobs – supporting, creating and protecting jobs across the country as we emerge from the coronavirus outbreak. More than 10,900... Local News
Brandon welcomes measures to boost tourism and hospitality businesses across Great Yarmouth 8th July 2020 VAT to be cut for six months for all businesses in the hospitality, accommodation and attractions industries, including up to 555 in Great Yarmouth Public urged... Westminster News
PM set to announce "Build, build, build" recovery for Britain 30th June 2020 Today, I am looking forward to the speech that the Prime Minister will make in the West Midlands when he will announce a 'New Deal' for Britain. Boris Johnson... Westminster News
Face to face negotiations restart in Brussels 29th June 2020 I am delighted that the UK and EU negotiating teams met face to face in Brussels yesterday, with both sides having agreed to intensify talks on securing a new... Westminster News
PM's Update on Covid-19 23rd June 2020 The Prime Minister has set out further changes to lockdown measures in England to enable people to see more of their friends and family, help businesses get... Westminster News