Clive Lewis MP
@labourlewis
MP for Norwich South “The ultimate hidden truth of the world is that it is something we make and could just as easily make differently” - David Graeber
4/4 More broadly, the Government should speak out against administrative detention and the targeting of medical and civil society organisations, and raise these concerns directly with Israel.
4/4 We need public ownership to protect our water - and to protect the people who regulate it too. @pcsunion.bsky.social
4/4 At a time when the UK and the wider world face profound challenges, this is the moment to invest in scientific excellence and innovation, not retreat from it. That's why I will continue to fight to protect science funding.
5/5 In a climate breakdown, the wealthy will act in their own interests. We need a government that acts in ours.
Reform-led Norfolk County Council banning Pride displays and events across the county’s libraries. What we see here is a glimpse at the kind of intolerant and repressive country they would build if ever they formed a government. This then is but a starter. The main course would be even darker.
4/4 I am proud to stand with Norwich FoE, and I have written to the Minister for Trade calling for the Act to be implemented. It doesn't have to be this way. I urge the Government to champion a Business, Human Rights and Environment Act and put people and planet before short-term profit.
Billionaire capture of UK media is a key political issue. We do not have a fair or free democracy, whilst the 0.001% have our media captured. Let's take back control. Please sign #MediaSovereigntyAct petition to ensure Parliament debates it. mediasovereignty.org/petition/
2/2 This was a really interesting exchange, and I look forward to continuing these conversations with political leaders across the continent as we work to build stronger relationships in the years ahead.
4/4 Ultimately, pushing power down is how we will get better outcomes.
3/3 I've now signed this motion calling for a VAT cut for pubs and hospitality. But more action is needed, and I'll keep pushing until our pubs and hospitality businesses get the support they need.
4/4 While ministers claim to oppose illegal settlements, their words mean little if they are unwilling to act when those settlements are being sold in London.
Working with @unisontheunion.bsky.social, I’ve heard first-hand about the profound impact this would have. These people are the load bearing walls of our care system. They came here to help our most vulnerable. This country owes them more than it’s ever given them.
‘Cruel’ is a perfect description for these plans. Proposals to double the time it takes for migrant care workers to qualify for permanent settlement will throw lives into doubt.
What Trump's administration is doing to dismantle US democracy could happen here. We must future-proof our constitution to prevent that. So I'm co-hosting a parliamentary briefing on the steps we can take to defend our democracy. Can you ask your MP to be there? actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-...
I've signed @neilduncanjordan.bsky.social amendment to the Representation of the People Bill. Companies shouldn't be able to use political donations to gain influence and secure lucrative taxpayer-funded contracts. The amendment would be a step towards a cleaner and more accountable democracy.
3/3 That's why I've signed a joint letter to the Foreign Secretary, as well as a Parliamentary motion, calling for the restrictions to be lifted and for every possible diplomatic effort to be made to restore communications, reduce tensions and encourage dialogue. @imranhussainmp.bsky.social
“Pick a fight with migrants, benefit claimants, or protestors – and the country knows who you are. Pick a fight with water bosses, landlords, private equity, tech monopolies, and the rentier class – and the country knows that too.” Full article here: bylinetimes.com/2026/06/19/a...
2/2 Too often, that simply isn’t the reality. That’s why I’ve signed a parliamentary motion supporting the third annual Trans+ History Week, and recognising both the challenges people are facing now and the importance of celebrating Trans+ lives and history - past and present.
When we started our campaign to bring water back into public ownership, we knew it would be a long, hard fight. Now it’s bearing fruit. This objection hasn’t been made in a vacuum. It’s a response to the fact that we’ve won the argument: water should be in public hands.
2/2 I’ll continue working with them to secure a fair system that recognises their contribution. @unison.org.uk @unisoneastern.bsky.social
I’ve backed a motion calling for prison education to be brought back in-house. Too many institutions are failing to deliver the standards of education people deserve. We need a system that supports educators to do their jobs properly and gives prisoners a real chance to turn their lives around.
I spoke with Rob, a Makerfield resident and Environment Agency whistleblower featured in Channel 4's 'Dirty Business'. He wants to see Andy Burnham @andyburnham.bsky.social elected and water brought into public ownership.
The many takes flying around about John Healey and national security spending miss a fundamental point. In Finland, where people have a strong social safety net and a real sense of shared national purpose, around 80% say they would be prepared to defend their country. In the UK, it's closer to 30%.
Governments are being forced to spend more and more money tackling the day-to-day failings of this failed economic model. The solution? More investment and public control over those basics of life - water, housing, energy. I spoke about this on Peston last night.
Let's stop Rosebank for good. I've tabled an Early Day Motion urging the Government to reject Rosebank once and for all, and commit to a just transition that delivers clean energy, good jobs, and energy independence. Ask your MP to sign it: actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-... @stopcambo.bsky.social
4/4 If passed, it would stop property developers from making political donations to political parties. It would be a simple but important step towards making sure housing policy is shaped in the public interest, not by those with the deepest pockets. @chrishinchliff.bsky.social
1/4 I recently met members of the Norwich Renters Collective, who travelled to Parliament for a housing lobby day hosted by Chris Hinchliff MP.
2/2 We cannot ignore the scale of suffering. The war has devastated Gaza's health system and thousands of children are trapped without access to life-saving treatment. The UK has a moral duty to act.
2/2 Given the scale of the crisis in the water sector, a purely regulatory approach is like putting a complaints box on the Titanic. Public ownership is the only real solution, as I told the Water Minister in parliament yesterday.
2/2 It’s time we consider a more compassionate approach - Tommy’s Graded Model offers a hopeful way forward. @tommyscharity.bsky.social