George Freeman - MP for Mid Norfolk

George Freeman calls for Investment in Anglian Rail Network

Admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 22:00:00 +0100

For too long Norfolk has been neglected in government infrastructure investment. We need faster, more frequent, reliable rail services to help Norfolk businesses to develop and reach new markets and to enable our county to grow sustainably without gridlock on our roads. read more

George Freeman MP's visit to Brooms Barn to discuss the future or Norfolk's sugar beet industry

Admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:00:00 +0100

Norfolk's sugar beet industry is a major and growing part of Norfolk's and the UK's agricultural economy. read more

George Freeman highlights need for bank reform to support small business

Admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:00:00 +0100

Over the last twenty years or so something has gone wrong with our banking system. The culture in our small number of big banks seems to have become more interested in trading in complex financial instruments and massive global investment banking at the expense of 'old fashioned' high street banking. read more

George Freeman MP speaks up for the "strivers"

Admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:00:00 +0100

These are tough times for most of us. Our debt crisis is causing prices to rise whilst incomes are being squeezed and jobs are harder to find. read more

George Freeman opens Hingham Playgroup sensory garden

Admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:53:44 +0100

George Freeman officially opened the newly created Hingham Playgroup sensory garden, funded partly by members of the community and partly by a grant from South Norfolk Council's neighbourhood fund. read more

George Freeman welcomes Norfolk School Science Kit Club’s 100th kit

Admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:00:00 +0100

Mid Norfolk MP, George Freeman, Government Adviser on the ‘Life Sciences’ in which Norfolk’s Research Park is such a strong centre, visited the Teacher Scientist Network’s (TSN) Kit Club, based at the John Innes Centre, to see the huge range of practical and learning equipment available to help schools inspire and teach children about science. read more

George visits North Elmham Community Smallholding

Admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:00:00 +0100

On Saturday 21st April, George Freeman visited North Elmham Community Smallholding. George chatted to many of the people involved in the smallholding and was shown many of their animals including rare breed cattle, pigs and chickens. read more

ITV coverage and cross party support for George’s call for regional rail investment

Admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:29:53 +0100

Following George’s long campaign for new thinking on ways to unlock new investment in regional rail to help support sustainable economic recovery in East Anglia, last week saw George’s proposals profiled on ITV Anglia, and receive cross party support in an in-depth studio discussion with Charles Clarke MP, Brandon Lewis MP, and Julian Huppert MP. read more

Prime Minister's Questions

Admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:57:12 +0100

On Wednesday George was lucky enough to be drawn in the ballot for PMQs and took the opportunity to highlight the importance of enterprise and new business formation. read more

The Norfolk Way Enterprise Forum

Admin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:25:37 +0100

Last week the Norfolk Way Enterprise Forum met at South Pickenham. Speaking at the Forum was 18 year old Stewart Bell, who was so inspired by a school project to write a business plan for a sweet shop that he decided to open one in Swaffham instead of going on to higher education. Stewart is the sixth generation of his family to start his own business. read more