Speaking on BBC Radio Norfolk this morning, George called for support for the UK’s food and agriculture sector and an end to unnecessary red tape holding back our export potential. read more

Speaking in Parliament this morning in a debate on the merits of promoting self employment to school leavers, George highlighted the particular importance of self employment to the rural economy, the importance of helping school leavers experience self employment through mentoring schemes like The Norfolk Way work experience Bursary, and the need to encourage non-academic school leavers to realise the opportunities self employment offers. read more

On Friday George chaired a major public meeting on the future of Wymondham town, launching one of the most important consultations with residents for years. read more

On Friday George visited Barley Chalu Ltd to discuss their expansion and a number of issues facing Wymondham, the A11 corridor, Norfolk and the East Anglian economy and UK plc. read more

Across the UK whilst some high streets continue to thrive, a third are degenerating or failing, and by 2014 less than 40% of retail spending will be on the high street. read more

Friday January 27th will mark the 67th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazi concentration and extermination camp which is the site of the largest mass murder in history – and in the weeks running up to the day, the Holocaust Educational Trust placed a Book of Commitment in the House of Commons, giving MPs the chance to honour those who were persecuted and killed during their Holocaust and encouraging constituents to actively speak out against prejudice and bigotry today. read more

On Friday George Freeman, MP for Mid Norfolk, joined Norfolk and Suffolk MPs, representatives from the five main banks, institutions such as the CLA, NFU, IOD, and Chamber of Commerce, and small business members for a forum event hosted by the FSB. read more

Following its discussion during this week’s Prime Minister’s Questions, on Friday George visited the old Bowes family plant, newly run as Cranswick Country Foods, in Watton to tour the facilities, meet with employees, and consider the issue of unnecessary regulation blocking export to the Far East. read more

After £30m of public funding was secured to improve the county’s broadband, it is now up to the people of Norfolk to prove the demand which will attract private investment. read more

Today George joined a Westminster Hall Debate on School Transport to highlight the growing danger of children walking to school in rural counties like Norfolk. read more