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
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News