Labour's Missions - Borrow, Overspend, Tax and Reduce Economic Growth Saturday, 30 November, 2024 There are three significant political events taking place over eight days from 30 October. I have already voted for Kemi Badenoch in the Conservative Party leadership contest. The winner will be announced on Saturday 2 November. Whoever wins, after such a large defeat at the general election, the work can then start in earnest to rebuild the party and hold the government to account. Articles
A Pragmatic Approach towards Net Zero 27th September 2023 The UK is a world leader on reducing carbon emissions that are causing global warming. We are on course to reach Net Zero by 2050 and have over-delivered on our... Articles
Henry Smith MP calls on Crawley to celebrate UK Parliament Week 2023 27th September 2023 Henry Smith MP is inviting everyone in Crawley to get involved in UK Parliament Week, an annual event spreading the word about what Parliament is, what it does... Local News
Henry Smith MP welcomes Record Cost of Living Support for the most vulnerable in Crawley as next payment dates announced 25th September 2023 · Countries around the world are facing high inflation driven by Putin’s illegal war, so families around the UK need support with these financial pressures. ·... Local News
Henry Smith MP's Call for 'Buy British' Section on Supermarket Shelves gets Government Support 22nd September 2023 Henry Smith MP has hailed the announcement from the Government on Back British Farming Day (Wednesday, 13th September) that it is now supporting a ‘Buy British’... Westminster News
Welcoming the Online Safety Bill 20th September 2023 It is well-known that it is challenging for legislation to keep up with changes in technology. The internet has a wealth of knowledge but there are dangers, and... Articles
Action on Nitrous Oxide Canisters 13th September 2023 Earlier this year, the Crawley Borough Council Conservative group of councillors, brought forward a motion to the February Full Council meeting, seeking support... Articles
Henry Smith MP leads Commons Debate calling for Duty-Free Shopping on Arrival to boost Crawley, Gatwick and UK Aviation 8th September 2023 Henry Smith MP has led a House of Commons Adjournment Debate (on Wednesday, 6th September) calling for the Government to provide a boost for the aviation... Westminster News
Our Enduring Monarchy 6th September 2023 This Friday will mark the first anniversary of the death of her late majesty Queen Elizabeth II, which of course also means the first anniversary of the... Articles
Henry Smith MP secures Commons Debate on Duty-Free Shopping on Arrival to support Aviation Sector 30th August 2023 Henry Smith MP has secured a House of Commons debate where he will call for the Government to introduce duty-free shopping on arrival at airports, international... Articles
Boris Johnson on the Roadmap to Easing Lockdown: Speech in Full 22nd February 2021 The Prime Minister set out today the roadmap that will guide us cautiously but irreversibly towards reclaiming our freedoms while doing all we can to protect... National News
Our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan 11th January 2021 Today we have published our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan, setting out how we plan to deliver the biggest vaccination programme in British history, to... National News
Second Approved Vaccine Begins Rollout Today 4th January 2021 Today, thousands of people across the UK will begin receiving the second vaccine approved by regulators. National News
Stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives 4th January 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed the nation on Coronavirus restrictions. National News
Deal Done: We have taken back control with our UK-EU trade deal 30th December 2020 We have secured an excellent deal for the United Kingdom, which delivers on what the British people voted for both in the referendum and the last election. National News
The Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in Full 19th December 2020 The Prime Minister announces new measures to be taken in London, the South East and the East of England to tackle coronavirus, including new Tier 4 restrictions... National News