Norfolk MP calls for more investment for rural communities
A survey of 1,400 people living in rural areas found three quarters feel overlooked
A Norfolk MP is calling on rural communities to receive more investment after 75pc of people said they feel “neglected”.
Terry Jermy, Labour MP for South West Norfolk, has demanded people living in the county’s countryside are no longer forgotten following the findings of a report by Labour’s Rural Research Group.
He has called for a new strategy focused on rural areas to address the unique challenges they face, such as poor access to public services and affordable housing.
The survey of 1,400 people living in rural areas found three quarters feel overlooked while 65pc have little trust in politicians.
Mr Jermy said: “I was born and raised in South West Norfolk so I know first-hand how important rural issues are to my constituents.
“It is clear that improved public services matter to people in places like Norfolk.
“This includes a need for better health services, particularly GP access and dentistry, as well as the billion-pound upgrades announced this year to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and West Suffolk Hospital to be delivered on time.
“People also want to see action on delays to key infrastructure holding back economic growth such as the Ely Rail Junction and improved broadband services.
“For far too long, rural areas have been without their fair share of investment and support and have lain dormant.”