Easington MP Grahame Morris has launched a campaign encouraging online shoppers to support local small businesses that have moved online during the coronavirus lockdown.

Grahame said “Since the lockdown began many East Durham businesses have gone online to protect their staff and all of us. But this means that they miss out on the footfall that they would usually get from shoppers. East Durham has many creative, innovative and unique businesses that contribute to our area. I want to support those businesses by generating some digital footfall”

Using the social media hashtags #LocalOnline and #ShopLocal, Grahame Morris said “If you know a local small business that has moved online, and you want to give them some recognition, please do tell me about them using the hashtags and I will share their work”