All articles written by Clive Lewis MP on PoliticsHome.com

12 May Technology

We must take back control of our data centres

Britain’s digital future has a controller – but it’s not us, argues Labour MP Clive Lewis. He maintains that although we have decided data centres are critical national infrastructure and welcomed £45bn of investment, the UK has not determined who governs any of it – leaving the US as the default

06 May 2025 Economy

My party must give Parliament a say on any UK-US trade deal

In all the media discussion about the government’s trade talks with the USA, one issue remains dangerously under-reported: the complete absence of parliamentary accountability – or wider democratic input – into the content and shape of these deals.

08 Mar 2025 Foreign affairs

Starmer Must Choose Between The US And Europe

Europe is a far more compatible partner for the UK than an authoritarian, proto-fascist US. Failing to realise this could have catastrophic consequences for our country, writes Labour MP Clive Lewis

13 Oct 2023 Communities

Remorse, Roots and Reparations: Clive Lewis and Laura Trevelyan

Clive Lewis MP and Laura Trevelyan, the former BBC journalist, are campaigning for reparative justice for the Caribbean. They tell Seun Matiluko about how they started working together, the backlash they’ve received, and their plans for joint advocacy.

25 Sep 2022 Environment

My Labour Manifesto: Climate crisis, wellbeing and tackling the democratic deficit

Clive Lewis shares his ideas for a winning policy programme

16 Apr 2021 Social affairs

"A man who gave his life to the scientific and political betterment of humankind." Clive Lewis pays tribute to Ian Gibson

Known for his personal warmth and sense of humour, Ian’s intelligence, independence, and insight won the respect of the people of Norwich. He will be remembered as someone who spoke for our city – and especially those without a voice

03 Feb 2021 Coronavirus

No one is safe, until everyone is safe – there can’t be global vaccine access without breaking Big Pharma monopolies

Broken promises, limited vaccine roll-out, and now the EU export threat, are stark reminders why we can’t leave the global pandemic response to the whims of the profit-driven pharmaceutical sector.

13 Jun 2020 Political parties

‘Power concedes nothing without demand’ – black MPs on the ongoing struggle for equality

Racial equality has come a long way since the first black MPs were elected 33 years ago this week. But as Black Lives Matter forces us to confront difficult questions about our past and our future, Sebastian Whale hears from MPs about their experiences of racism in modern Britain and their hopes of achieving lasting change

11 May 2020 Coronavirus

Keir Starmer defends Labour's coronavirus renters' policy amid backlash from party's left

Keir Starmer has defended Labour’s policy on help for renters during the coronavirus crisis amid mounting criticism from MPs and campaigners on the left of the party.

11 May 2020 Coronavirus

Our recovery from this crisis must put people and environment ahead of economic growth

As we rebuild after the pandemic, it's time to embrace a post-growth economy and build a fairer, healthier, happier and greener society, write Green MP Caroline Lucas and Labour MP Clive Lewis

24 Jun 2019 Brexit

A confirmatory Brexit vote can end this nightmare - but we can't campaign as Project Fear

Brexit was a kick against the establishment for many, says Labour's Clive Lewis. But he argues that the left cannot win by re-running the 2016 Remain campaign.