Norfolk has a rich and cherished military history.

Having previously served as part of the Parliamentary Armed Forces Scheme and worked closely with Robertsons Barracks at Swanton Morley, I have seen first-hand the amazing work our military do – and continue to be one of their biggest supporters.

That’s why I welcomed the invitation to join the Veterans’ Breakfast Club at The Railway Tavern in Dereham this past Saturday – where we discussed a raft of issues including:

· Personal responsibility

· Migration numbers

· NHS Dentistry and Public Services

· Inappropriate house dumping and resultant flooding and traffic

I look forward to joining them again in the coming months for another valuable catch up – and to joining other key community projects across Mid Norfolk, such as the Dereham Community Litter Pickers, in the weeks to come.

Thank you again to Paul and Debbie at The Railway Tavern for all your work supporting the local community – including this key group within it.