Labour Party MP for Norwich South.
Clive Lewis is the Labour MP for Norwich South, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015.
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Moments where the whip was free, or where Lewis broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2026 | Draft Higher Education (Fee Limits and Fee Limit Condition) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 | No | vs party |
| 14 Jan 2026 | Draft Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025 | No | vs party |
| 9 Jul 2025 | Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill Committee: Amendment 38 | Yes | vs party |
Source · Hansard
“This reflects wider rotten political culture of 30-year proximity to wealth and power; Mandelson symptomatic of structural problem; party culture itself must change.”
“Strongly opposes Palantir on ethical grounds citing Peter Thiel's ties to Epstein and allegations of human rights abuses; calls for government pivot away from Trump-connected firms…”
“Regulation without ownership change is inadequate; the fundamental problem is private monopolies with guaranteed incomes; only public or mutual ownership will fix the sector.”
“The government is not going far enough; many pub landlords will go under without more support, and the burden should shift to large corporations and pub companies rather than small…”
Lewis holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Home Office | 36 | 16.3% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 35 | 15.8% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 15 | 6.8% |
| Ministry of Defence | 15 | 6.8% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 14 | 6.3% |
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 14 | 6.3% |
| Treasury | 12 | 5.4% |
| Department for Education | 11 | 5.0% |
Food and Rural Affairs, whether steps are being taken to provide staff transferring to a new water regulator in England with (a) a single set of terms and conditions, (b) access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme, (c) access to the Civil Service Compensation Scheme, (d) job security and (e) protection and support for those with disabilities and other needs.
Awaiting answer.
Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of ensuring a nationwide presence of offices for the new water regulator in England.
Awaiting answer.
Food and Rural Affairs, whether there were (a) formal minutes and (b) formal agendas for the meetings held between Ministers and Water company CEOs for the last three months of 2025.
Awaiting answer.
Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with trade unions on the proposed new water regulator for England.
Awaiting answer.
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Source · Members API · Last amended 19 May 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 229,103 | 78.5% |
| Office Costs | 28,693 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation | 28,427 | 9.7% |
| MP Travel | 3,155 | 1.1% |
| Staff Travel | 2,419 | 0.8% |
| Total · 162 claims | 291,796 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Lewis on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Norwich South | 21,484 | 47.6% | Won |
| 2019 | Norwich South | 27,766 | 53.7% | Won |
| 2017 | Norwich South | 31,311 | 61.0% | Won |
| 2015 | Norwich South | 19,033 | 39.3% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clive LewisWON | Lab | 21,484 | 47.6 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Norwich South →