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
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
How our Culture Recovery Fund is Supporting the Arts 14th October 2020 The Culture Secretary has announced £257 million to help save theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England, protecting both jobs and... National News
Boris Johnson’s Update on tackling coronavirus 12th October 2020 We must act now to control the spread of the virus and protect the NHS, so we can keep cancer treatments, elective surgeries and other vital diagnostic services... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020 speeches 7th October 2020 See speeches from Virtual Conservative Party Conference 2020 outlining how we will build back better from the pandemic. National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 4 6th October 2020 This Government is working night and day to repel coronavirus. And we'll succeed due to the energy and self-sacrifice of the British people. And as we recover... National News
Boris Johnson: Read the Prime Minister’s Keynote Speech in full 6th October 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson on how the Conservative Party will get us to Build Back Better from coronavirus and how he will be leading a green industrial... National News