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
Conservatives buck National Trend with Crawley Borough Council Election Results 10th May 2023 Reflecting on last week’s local election results, I wholeheartedly thank the residents of Furnace Green for re-electing me. I ’m very proud to represent such a... Articles
Henry Smith MP welcomes Extra Police Officers for Sussex as Government delivers on Manifesto Pledge and Local Police and Crime Commissioner ensures Further Boost 2nd May 2023 · Figures released today show that 439 extra police officers have been recruited in Sussex as part of the Government’s manifesto pledge to put 20,000 more... Local News
Henry Smith MP welcomes Government's Extended Cost of Living Payments worth £900 for Vulnerable Families in Crawley 28th April 2023 · The Government are supporting people across the UK in the face of rising prices caused by Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine while working to halve inflation this... Westminster News
Henry Smith MP welcomes Funding Boost of more than £3.4 million for Schools in Crawley 28th April 2023 · The Government is investing an extra £2 billion into schools this year and next, with every state school in England benefitting and schools in Crawley... Local News
Henry Smith MP backs next stage of Plan to tackle Sewage Overflows 26th April 2023 Henry Smith MP has backed the next stage of the Government’s plan to tackle sewage pollution by further strengthening legal requirements. Westminster News
Campaigning on Local Issues and Priorities 19th April 2023 In two weeks’ time, local elections take place with one third of Crawley Borough Council’s 36 council seats up for election, in every neighbourhood this year... Articles
Henry Smith MP welcomes over £3 million to Fix More Than 60,000 Potholes in West Sussex, improving day-to-day Journeys and growing the Economy in Crawley 18th April 2023 · The Government is investing a further £200 million to fix 4 million potholes across the country, improving road standards for drivers in Crawley. · The £200... Local News
Henry Smith MP welcomes news that Over 14,600 Pensioners will benefit from the Biggest Ever Increase in the Basic State Pension this April 14th April 2023 · Millions of pensioners across the UK live on fixed incomes making them particularly vulnerable to rising prices as a result of high inflation. · That is why... Local News
Disingenuous (and Worse) Political Advertising 12th April 2023 There is an old saying of “there are lies, damned lies, and statistics”, which is associated with the use of statistics to bolster weak arguments. I often see... 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
