10 February 2020

When I became an MP ten years ago, I was struck by just how miserable a place the Dereham Jobcentre really was. It certainly didn’t feel welcoming – or like somewhere doing positive work.

But that’s now all long in the past!

On Friday, I was delighted to visit Kat and her team once again – seeing first-hand the fantastic advice and support they provide benefit recipients and jobseekers. Those that use the services on offer are treated like ‘clients’ and form positive rapports with their advisors as they are helped back into work or to access the benefits they are eligible for. It truly is inspiring stuff!

It was also a pleasure to chat to Stephen Lankester, the DWP District Operations Leader for Norfolk, about the great work being done right across our region – and I look forward to supporting their work on a number of campaigns, including the highly successful Breckland 4 Jobs!