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
What Eat Out to Help Out actually means for you 8th July 2020 At a time when businesses need support, the new Eat Out to Help Out scheme is a targeted investment in our hospitality sector, providing discounts of up to 50%... National News
Our Plan for Jobs: Our £30bn investment in Britain 8th July 2020 Today the Chancellor announced our Plan for Jobs, worth up to £30 billion, to kickstart the economy and help create, support, and protect jobs across the United... National News
Our record-breaking package of support for UK arts and culture sector 6th July 2020 Today we have announced a world-leading £1.57 billion package of emergency grants and loans to protect Britain’s world-class cultural, arts and heritage... National News
Boris Johnson unveils a New Deal for Britain 30th June 2020 The Prime Minister this morning set out our ‘New Deal’, an ambitious economic strategy to rebuild Britain across the UK, putting jobs, skills and infrastructure... National News
Meet our new MPs: Dr Kieran Mullan, Crewe and Nantwich 25th June 2020 Meet Dr Kieran Mullan, the new MP for Crewe and Nantwich. National News
The Prime Minister’s Update on One-Metre Plus and the fight against COVID-19 24th June 2020 The Prime Minister has set out further changes to lockdown measures in England to enable people to see more of their friends and family, help businesses get... National News