Norman Lamb
@normanlamb
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Former North Norfolk MP & Health Minister | Mental health campaigner | Sir Norman Lamb Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund (https://t.co/y8iCkdfzvk) | All views my own
Joined February 2009
I think what they meant to say was: when all this is over, we will give all those NHS foreign doctors, nurses and paramedics citizenship!.
The Home Office says NHS doctors, nurses and paramedics with UK work visas due to expire before 1 October will have them automatically extended for a year so they can "focus on fighting coronavirus".
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For any teenager struggling with their sexuality, it is vitally important for them to understand that gay sex is NOT a sin.
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After 18 years and 5 months, my last day as MP. Heartfelt thanks to the people of North Norfolk for showing faith in me and for giving me the privilege of representing you in Parliament.
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My decision! I hope people will accept that it has been reached after a lot of soul searching and on the basis of what I think is best for the country and my constituents. I hope we can avoid the bile and abuse on both sides which has characterised this debate.
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Sad decision to stand down as MP after 18 years. Honoured to represent people in N Norfolk. Today Mary and I set up a Mental Health Fund for Norfolk. Click here to contribute. Also exploring a potential national fund to fight for equality on these issues.
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Very disturbing report from Northern Ireland on @BBCNewsnight on how Brexit deal could disturb careful balance enshrined in Good Friday Agreement with risks of Unionist backlash. Chief Constable expressing his concerns. Peace has prevailed for over 20 years. Cannot put it at risk.
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Come on @theresa_may, a little boy’s life is at risk. No need for Home Office to ‘carefully consider’ allowing Billy Caldwell to have his cannabis oil. Just let him have it NOW and then legalise medicinal cannabis as first step toward rational drug policy.
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Respect to @SadiqKhan for remaining steadfast! Children die as a result of poor air quality in cities! And it’s the poorest communities who suffer the most!
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This is such a criminal waste of money. Just think what we could be spending it on - schools, mental health, police. No-deal Brexit plans to get £2.1bn boost - BBC News
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Dismal prospect having Boris Johnson as our Prime Minister. Demeans our country.
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The case for legalising cannabis:.1) Protect teenagers from harm caused by high potent strains available NOW in criminal market.2) Combat extreme violence linked to criminal market, most affecting poorest communities.3) Undermine organised crime which makes billions.
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Scandalous case of Dr Furaha Asani, a young academic who came to this country with a full scholarship to do a PHD and has done cardiovascular research at Leicester Uni, who is now being deported to the DRC - where she has never even visited. This is outrageous and inhumane.
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Anyone thinking of voting Conservative on Thursday should have a quick look at this.
One of the worst nights in A&E. It’s not safe. It’s not fair. Not fair on patients. And it’s not fair on staff. Im so angry because this hasn’t ‘just happened’. Result of decisions by politicians, who ignored warnings. They need to take responsibility.Start taking this seriously
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We have elevated support for a flawed institution (the EU) into an article of faith. Horrified to hear Guy Verhofstadt talking about the EU as an empire and the need for it to ‘defend our . way of life’ - at the Lib Dem conference to big applause!.
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Today, as I spoke in Parliament for the last time as MP for North Norfolk, I thanked my wife, Mary, our two sons, Archie and Ned, my staff, local party activists and the people of North Norfolk for the support they have given me. I have appreciated it enormously.
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Have a real problem with all these gambling ads on TV. How many more problem gamblers will there be by the end of this crisis?.
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Tories too divided to sort out this mess. Need MPs to come together to govern in national interest and refer whole issue back to people to decide our country’s future.
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As I leave Parliament, proud to receive this award. We must always stand up for sound, evidence-based policy making, particularly at a time when the value of experts is being undermined.
The @PolStudiesAssoc is delighted to announce @normanlamb as the recipient of our 2019 Best Use Of Evidence Award. #PSAAwards
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A stunning day in London and a great visit to Buckingham Palace! Honoured!
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The statue of slave-trader, Edward Colston, should have gone long ago! He engaged in crimes against humanity. Any doubts? Read this brilliant book! It describes the full horrors of how we grew rich on the backs of African slaves
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Can I thank everyone for really kind good wishes and for a lot of generous comments following shock of having very minor stroke. They are all enormously appreciated! Apologies if I don’t get to thank everyone individually!.
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This U turn represents the most scandalous waste of public money in modern history
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To all out there who devotes their lives to giving those with mental ill health, a learning disability and autistic people a good life, thank you, and happy Christmas!.
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Outrageous! A homelessness crisis, care for elderly & disabled people close to collapse, funds for special needs children cut, people with mental ill health waiting far too long for treatment - and Gov spends billions on preparing for no deal Brexit which is completely avoidable!.
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Does Chris Grayling ever wake up and think - I’m responsible for an awful lot of cock-ups?
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Love this: Man City fan goes into travel agency and asks for recommendations for a foreign holiday. Response: You can’t beat the Canaries at this time of year!.
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Equally delighted!.
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God it is desperate observing this PM Statement. Dreadful, discredited, narcissist, rabble rouser of a PM and an incompetent, hopeless Leader of the Opposition. How this country is being let down by a failure of leadership, just when we need it!.
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It is wholly unacceptable that people with learning disabilities continue to experience much shorter life expectancy. I have brought together a group of clinicians who make the case for a new speciality in learning disabilities. We all see the problem, we now need real action.
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It's grotesque that we have a homelessness crisis, elderly people & special needs children not getting enough support, people waiting too long for mental health support & hospitals filling up, whilst this Conservative government spends billions preparing for an unnecess. No Deal.
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Policy on drugs should be based on evidence of how we best reduce harm. Lets end the hypocrisy, lets follow the evidence, lets regulate the market - taking it away from criminal networks and lets protect our young people more effectively.
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Thank you, Paddy, for inspiring me to believe that I could win in North Norfolk. A great Liberal! We will miss you!.
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I'm proud to be working with MP's from other parties making the case for equality for mental ill health. After a week of high drama, it was good to find common ground on this vital issue - focussing on the need to treat mental health in the workspace as equal to physical health.
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Great to see @KatiePrice with her son Harvey on telly talking about autism and finding out about how people with learning disability and autistic people too often get locked up for years breaching their human rights. Brilliant mum.
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Heard suggestion tonight that @LibDems are distancing themselves from legalisation of cannabis. Do hope it’s not true. We led the way on a rational, liberal approach which seeks to protect young people from harm and stop billions of £s going to organised crime.
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We have always said that our ‘first past the post’ electoral system is undemocratic. How could a Liberal Democrat majority Government, elected with 35% of the vote, possibly justify overturning the referendum result. We must stay true to our democratic principles.
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Now William Hague comes out in support of legalising cannabis. Things are moving. So PM legalise cannabis for both medicinal use and recreational use. Regulation not prohibition!.
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So what does new title of Sec of State for Health and Social Care actually mean? I was Minister responsible for social care IN Health Department in 2015 so unless they are proposing change to funding of social care, this looks like window dressing.
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Sometimes it’s right to recognise highly capable people from other parties. That’s why I endorse Adrian Ramsay, Green candidate in Waveney Valley, who would be an outstanding MP. It's clear the election there will be a two way fight between @AdrianRamsay and the Conservatives.
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Clearing out the office in Parliament! Came across a bag full of my ‘normtrooper’ badges that someone on my campaign for leadership dreamt up! #whatmighthavebeen
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This image from 1787, a while before Game of Thrones! .‘Am I Not a Man and a Brother’ Design by Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade
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This is @Theresa_May's manifesto meltdown. This is not strong and stable. It's panic and u-turn.
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Keep retweeting. This is SO shameful. Johnson aspires to be PM for another 5 years and won’t submit to an interview by an effective inquisitor.
“It is not too late. We have an interview prepared. Oven-ready, as Mr Johnson likes to say”. Andrew Neil issues a challenge for Boris Johnson to commit to an interview with him, to face questions on why people have “deemed him to be untrustworthy”.
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Yes Boris Johnson. I agree. It’s insulting and disgusting that you are being foisted on us without the people of this country having any say! #Notinmyname #takebackcontrol
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A Monday morning shout out to everyone working in social care. Thinking of you and thanking you, sincerely, for your dedication to supporting vulnerable people through this crisis. You are all heroes!.
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Xxxxxx.
Congrats SIR @normanlamb on the Knighthood. Mind blown but very very proud of you and everything you’ve achieved 💛💚🎖💛💚.
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Just had shocking case in advice surgery. Teenage girl waited a year for CAMHS. Then after 6 sessions she was told that was it because she was 18. Then a 9 month wait for adult services. And now a 3 year wait for poss autism diagnosis. Utterly failed by system. Scandalous.
So do I Jeremy. It remains underfunded, piecemeal and inconsistent . And it’s losing a voice in @normanlamb standing down. Start yelling . .
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This really is shameful. So much for the return of Parliamentary Sovereignty. Prime Minister yet again avoids scrutiny, pulling out just before he gives evidence.
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I’m calling for a legally binding Students Mental Health Charter setting minimum standards that all universities would have to meet. Universities 'in dark' over student mental health needs - BBC News
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What a damning indictment - operations cancelled all over the country, patients back in mixed sex wards, people waiting too long in A&E, mental health services under impossible pressure. And still the PM fails to act, despite offer from Lab, Tory and Lib Dem MPs to work together.
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On International Nurses Day, a particular shout out for all mental health and learning disability nurses! Massive thanks for the work you do! And if you are thinking about a career in nursing do consider mental health and learning disability. We need more wonderful people!.
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It is totally outrageous that so little time was given to debate the Mental Capacity Amendment Bill, given it deals with fundamental human rights. I understand the need for reform - but that's no justification for rushing this and getting it wrong!
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With a heavy heart and total respect for colleagues who reach a different view, I will vote against Government tonight.
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London looking good! Just left Parliament for the last time!
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Outrageous plan to close down Parliament. I thought Johnson wanted a restoration of Parliamentary sovereignty? And this drags the Queen into a constitutional crisis!.
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Thank you, Archie! Great to be there with us all together!.
Very proud day for the family. Dad, congrats on your knighthood-.Fully deserved Sir Norman Lamb ❤️❤️
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Last night's Panorama detailed the rotten culture at Whorlton Hall & awful treatment of people with learning disabilities & autism. This week 3 separate reports show abuses such as segregation & use of force are endemic - & that unacceptable shorter life expectancy persists.
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Yet again, Boris Johnson avoids scrutiny. Gets another member of his team to go on @BBCr4today and only agrees to interview with Andrew Neil after many (of a tiny, unrepresentative Tory membership) have voted. This is a disgraceful way to determine our next Prime Minister.
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Thank you, Joe Biden. You have rescued democracy and decency! Cannot overstate the importance of this win. Now the Republican Party has to tell Trump to concede and get out.
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It beggars belief that Ministers in the government voted last week against an extension of Article 50, knowing full well a no deal Brexit would put people with epilepsy and other illnesses requiring daily medication at risk. It is shameful!
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Delighted to have completed my first day as Chair of @MaudsleyNHS - great honour to be involved in this fantastic organisation. Looking forward to meeting staff and people who use services and families.
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I have no pride! Fetching NHS gown @JamesPagetNHS - sincere thanks to friendly, kind and efficient staff for looking after me! V brief visit to Day Care Unit for key hole hernia op! #impressed
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In the allocation of new money within the NHS, it’s really important that mental health gets it’s fair share. There is a clear psychological fallout from the COVID pandemic. Waiting lists in mental health are often far too long.
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I’ve spent my time in politics pursuing equality for people suffering mental ill health. As a Minister, I introduced the first waiting time standards in the NHS. On #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek I restate my commitment to fight for equality. We’ve made progress, but have work to do.
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Far from being neutral, Civil Service is acting politically if it sticks 2 advice not 2 publish factual data on NHS deficits before election.
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@sjpartridge @RSPBintheEast @SirWilliamD @NorthNorfolkDC @NorfolkBea I’m on to it. Very concerned. I’ve done letter to chief executives of @NorthNorfolkDC - they need to consult with @Natures_Voice and others without delay.
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Thanks to all those who have contacted me urging me to stand. I'm talking to Mary, family, friends & colleagues. Will then make decision.
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So, just completed advice surgery in Sheringham and one constituent has left his shopping! So I’m off on a substantial detour to deliver it to his home! All part of the service!.
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The Transforming Care prog. is failing to address widespread neglect & abuse of people w/ learning disabilities and/or autism - human rights are being breached. Govt. must ensure new programme makes a genuine difference to people’s lives & involves individuals & their families.
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Today I’m leading a debate in the House of Commons on whistleblowing with @stephenkerrMP. Whistleblowers should be celebrated, not denigrated. We need a review of whistleblowing laws and the introduction of proper protections.
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Great having an evening in Cromer - wonderful fish and chips at No1. Stunning weather and N Norfolk still gold!
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My God. The intolerance - in a Liberal Party!.
@normanlamb I am horrified you are still in @LibDems.
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Elected to Parliament as MP for North Norfolk 20 years ago today - after a rollercoaster nail biting count with a majority of 483. Massive honour to have represented the wonderful people of North Norfolk for 18 1/2 years!.
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Just to be clear, the Lib Dems support the legalisation and regulation of cannabis!.
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Shirley Williams was a remarkable woman. Fiercely intelligent, yet kind & generous. I owe her a lot. In my quest to win N Norfolk, after I lost a 2nd election, she wrote me a card: It took me 3 attempts to get elected. You must try again! How could I ignore that advice?.
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Latest polling has just 37 votes in it!(electionmapsuk, May 2024). Can you join me in helping Lib Dem @Steffanaquarone win? Door-knocking, delivering leaflets, putting up garden posters, donating?.Email to.gettinginvolved@norfolklibdems.org or go to
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We must reduce the use of force on children, including those with autism or learning disability. Abuse of children is endemic in the system and the government is complicit - they've failed to issue guidance and set training standards. Scandalous that it's 5 years overdue.
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Some thoughts on the NHS and social care! A penny on income tax would raise £6bn for the NHS and Care services. That would help! RT if you support!
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I think I take that as a compliment!.
Norman Lamb, quite good Lib Dem you forgot existed, says he will support Norway Plus and customs union, alongside the People's Vote proposal.
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It should not be necessary for Noel Conway, who is terminally ill, to have to go to the Court of Appeal to try to establish his right to die with dignity. We should legislate for assisted dying for those who are terminally ill.
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Delighted to be elected Chair of @CommonsSTC! An enormous privilege. Look forward to working w/ colleagues and the science & tech community.
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Very sad day. Finally saying goodbye to my old constituency office. If any charity wants a desk like this, an office chair, or filing cabinet call Alan Rose on 01692407904. Or anyone else interested - but please make a donation to our Mental Health Fund. Alan can give details
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Cash secured by DUP to prop up Tories could have transformed lives of people with mental ill health.
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Just a reminder: this is a Liberal party - and I’m proud to have represented the Liberal tradition in Parliament for over 18 years.
What about you, @normanlamb? Because you are a rogue MP in a Remain party, I can't say I would never vote @LibDems. But I'd expect the whip withdrawn @joswinson. You are leaving politics, Norman. I cannot understand why you want to wreck the future of the youth who want to Remain.
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Good to hear Pru Leith raising assisted dying on Today. For those who are terminally ill, it’s their right to decide, not the state.
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It all started in the village of Trunch where we had a stunning by-election win in 1991. Now back in Trunch for the final effort! Do get out and support @KarenWardPPC - she’s worth it. And we have to avoid a sea of blue across rural Norfolk!
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The PM is playing Russian roulette with the British economy & people's jobs - it is irresponsible! Now important for MP's to step up and take control of this process. I'm a @LibDems MP but working with others in this moment of national crisis.
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Because leaving supply in the hands of organised crime hasn’t exactly been a great success. It’s a disastrous policy and totally fails to protect young people from harm. Regulate it rather than allow criminals to profit from it!.
If you care about people who suffer with psychosis & Schizophrenia, why then do you want to legalise Cannabis? .
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Tonight I voted to support a Customs Union. I also supported Common Market 2.0. In order to have a confirmatory referendum we must agree a plan first. It’s our duty to work together before we put it back to the British people for a final say.
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Are you proposing a new political party - perhaps Centre Forward?
Anyone else feel politically homeless? Everything seems far right or way left. Something sensibly centrist might appeal?.
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