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
Henry Smith MP welcomes 4 million more people in work since 2010, giving over 450,000 more people in South East England the security of a job 15th June 2023 · New figures show there are four million more people in work since 2010 and over 450,000 more people in a job across the south east of England, helping to grow... Local News
Tackling Inflation and delivering Economic Growth 14th June 2023 I recently wrote about the promising signs that inflation would be falling this year. The subsequent published figure of 8.7% was the first single digit... Articles
Protecting People from the Disruption of Direct Action 7th June 2023 The right to protest is an integral part of any democracy. Left-wing politicians are wrongly claiming this right is under threat in our country. There is a huge... Articles
Transforming Skills Training for Jobs Closer to Home 31st May 2023 Learning throughout our adult lives is beneficial, both personally and for our economy. With the world of work ever-changing, investing in skills and adult... Articles
With the Pound Hill Pounders at the Tilgate Park Run 27th May 2023 Councillors Ali, Hellier and Morris were delighted to join the Pound Hill Pounders takeover of operating Tilgate Park run this morning. More than 400 runners... Local News
Henry Smith MP welcomes New Measures to improve Patient Choice 26th May 2023 Henry Smith MP has welcomed the Government’s announcement to introduce measures to empower people to choose where they receive their NHS care under new plans to... Westminster News
Improving Education and Children's Services 24th May 2023 We all recognise that getting things right for children can pay dividends throughout their lifetime, whether through as parents and carers ourselves, or through... Articles
Henry Smith MP welcomes over £1.1 million of Government Investment to extend £2 Bus Fare Cap across West Sussex 18th May 2023 · Millions of bus passengers across the country will continue to benefit from the Government’s £2 bus fare cap. · Supported by £200 million of Government... Local News
Better News coming on Inflation 17th May 2023 The high inflation we’ve had globally since Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine has been felt by us all and has weighed heavily on the economy. The good news... Articles
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
