Mid Norfolk MP George Freeman voiced his support for a UK-wide lockdown on Twitter.
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A Norfolk MP has called for a bigger rise for the lowest paid frontline workers instead of a 1pc blanket pay rise for NHS workers.
The government has been criticised for the proposal by NHS staff and health service unions as a kick in the teeth and disappointing .
George Freeman, MP for Mid Norfolk said there was no magic money tree and the chancellor was right to insist public spending discipline but the lowest paid NHS workers should receive a bigger share.
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Mr Baker, a champion of the high street who formerly worked in a department store in Holt which dates back to the 18th century, points to research which found more than eight million adults would struggle to cope in a cashless society.
At present, major banks allow customers to access services in post offices via a framework agreement but Mr Baker argues this is fragile and should be made mandatory.
He said: “My Bill aims to make it mandatory for high street banks to have to offer basic banking services through the 11,500 strong Post Office branch network. Since 1988, 14,000 bank branches have shut.
"There is no need to panic and no cause for alarm."
That is the message to people in Diss and Roydon as an operation aimed at tracking down a variant of.