South West Norfolk MP Terry Jermy supports Keep Britain Tidy's Great British Spring Clean

A litter campaign to keep Britain tidy was backed by South West Norfolk’s MP.

Terry Jermy appealed to residents and businesses to pick up at least one bag of litter in his constituency for Keep Britain Tidy’s tenth Great British Spring Clean.

Mr Jermy spent one morning litter-picking in his hometown of Thetford.

He said: “I love my constituency; this is the place I have lived all my life, and it is an honour to serve it as an MP and formerly as a councillor, but there is nothing more important than being part of the community.

“And for that community to flourish, it requires us all to come together and look after it.

“I have always been an advocate of the Great British Spring Clean, it's an event where all ages and backgrounds can chip in and send a positive message of belonging, restore pride and reconnect our relationship with our neighbours.”

The Great British Spring Clean, which ran in late March, brought together individuals, community organisations, schools, businesses and councils in Norfolk.

Allison Ogden-Newton OBE, Keep Britain Tidy’s chief executive, said: “We are so grateful for the support of MPs like Terry and their constituents.

“The Great British Spring Clean is a fantastic way for people to really show their pride in where they live and connect with like-minded neighbours, while taking serious and immediate action to protect the environment on their doorstep.

“During this year’s campaign, we are highlighting that the environment belongs to everyone and that everyone is welcome to join in with our activities and celebrate the tenth Great British Spring Clean.

“We are humbled to see our army of litter heroes volunteers carrying out these acts of kindness to make the planet a cleaner, safer place for our future generations.”