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 gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News