South West Norfolk’s Labour candidate paid a visit to one of the country’s oldest flour mills as part of a campaign to promote his priorities. Terry Jermy was invited by the UK Flour Millers Association to visit Heygates in Downham to learn more about the industry. He was given a tour of the site and a chance to meet staff. Heygates, on Railway Road, was built in 1851 and mills more than 90,000 tons of wheat per year. It specialises in soft wheat, including biscuit and batter flour, and with around 70 employees, it is a considerable source of employment in the town. Mr Jermy said: “I was pleas…
