It was great to be out and about last Friday in the heart of my Mid-Norfolk constituency, visiting Dereham shops and market stall holders to hear how they are getting on as we emerge from the pandemic.

I was delighted to be joined by the Dereham Mayor and local councillors, who I also took the opportunity to discuss the Dereham Town Council with, along with various other local issues.

It was lovely to see 2 new businesses have opened in the town and doing so well, offering cakes and treats a plenty!

I look forward to working with the Dereham team going forward, and to picking up a number of constituent queries that were raised with me on my walkabout.