Clive Lewis spotted with feet up in House of Commons

Norwich South MP Clive Lewis was spotted in the chamber with his feet perched on the headrests of the seats in front of him during the conclusion of the debate on the King’s Speech.

The incident, on July 23, has received backlash from opposition parties and the general public.

David Thomas, the Conservative parliamentary candidate for Norwich South, said: "Clive Lewis is representing the people of Norwich in that chamber and they deserve to be represented with dignity and respect.

Norwich South MP Clive Lewis (Image: Newsquest)

"The challenges our city faces need hard work to tackle them, not MPs with their feet up.

"It doesn't distract from the real problem, which is his policies - focussing on making our city more prosperous, rather than chasing niche pet projects like abolishing the monarchy."

Footage of Mr Lewis putting his feet up circulated on social media, with many of the public having their say.

One comment called him a "disgrace and an embarrassment to Norwich".

Another said "They’re not on a school bus.

"The speaker should have told him to show some respect and get his feet down."

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Another added: "He wouldn’t swear allegiance to the Crown either.

David Thomas, Conservative party candidate for Norwich South said the challenges our city faces need hard work to tackle them, not MPs with their feet up (Image: Norwich Conservatives)

"I would kick him out of Westminster."

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It's not the MP's first transgression at the House of Commons.

In March, Mr Lewis was forced to apologise after he was heard shouting "s**t" during a debate on the government's plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.

In July he was sent an official letter from Commons warning him after he omitted four words from his initial swearing in - “his heirs and successors” - after mention of the King.

During his swearing in he also said: "I take this oath under protest and in the hope that one day my fellow citizens will democratically decide to live in a republic."

Clive Lewis with his feet up in the House of Commons (Image: Submitted)