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
How we reopen the nation's economy 22nd June 2020 This week, the Prime Minister will announce which parts of the economy can reopen from 4 July, as we continue to restart our economy safely, under phase three... Westminster News
Review of two-metre distancing rule 15th June 2020 The Prime Minister has commissioned a comprehensive review of the two-metre social distancing rule which will examine how the two-metre rule works in practice... Westminster News
Go local as shops reopen 15th June 2020 From today, shops will be able to reopen their doors in the next step in our careful easing of lockdown – provided they are meeting robust safety guidelines, so... Local News
Racist thuggery and attacks on police condemned 14th June 2020 Like many others, I am appalled to see the dreadful scenes of racist thuggery and attacks on our police over the weekend. I condemn this unacceptable behaviour... Westminster News
Trade deals across the world 9th June 2020 Today, the Government will start negotiating a free trade agreement with Japan, which will provide more opportunities for businesses and individuals across... Westminster News
Peaceful means to defeat racism 9th June 2020 I support the Prime Minister's call on the British public to work peacefully and lawfully, to defeat racism and discrimination wherever we find it, as we... Westminster News
June 2020 - Mercury Column 6th June 2020 Although the Government continues to announce further ways that the coronavirus restrictions can be eased it is vital that we all stay alert to control the... Mercury Column
James Paget Hospital demonstrates pandemic measures 5th June 2020 Today, amongst other constituency visits, I visited the James Paget Hospital to see some of the new measures they have put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic... Local News
Face coverings required on public transport 5th June 2020 From 15 June, face coverings will be required while using public transport in England, to help control the virus and save lives. Although people should continue... Articles