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
Conservatives to guarantee minimum service during rail strikes to end misery for passengers 23rd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will stop railways grinding to a halt by ensuring that a minimum train service must operate during strikes. National News
Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharge for non-UK residents to make housing fairer 22nd November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce a higher rate of stamp duty for those buying property who are not UK tax residents. National News
More homes, more homeowners, and a better deal for renters under the Conservatives 21st November 2019 The Conservatives are today setting out how a Conservative majority government would deliver more houses, help more people buy their own home and deliver a... National News
Boris Johnson: I will cut taxes for working people 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority Government will cut taxes for millions of working people on low and middle incomes, the Prime Minister has announced. National News
Get Brexit done to support British farmers 20th November 2019 The Conservatives are committing today to protect funding for British farmers, enabling them to take full advantage of the opportunities of Brexit. National News
We are committed to securing justice for victims 20th November 2019 A Conservative majority government will introduce an ambitious package of measures to support the victims of crime, the party has announced today. National News
