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
Meet Amanda Milling, our new Co-Chairman 24th February 2020 I’m Amanda Milling – MP for Cannock Chase and the new Co-Chairman of the Conservative Party. My job is to help to deliver on the people’s priorities. National News
Employment hits record high 18th February 2020 New jobs figures today show that employment is at a record high – with more people in work than ever before –and unemployment is at its lowest since 1974. National News
We're Investing in Infrastructure across our Country 11th February 2020 When we came to office we promised to unite and level up, spreading opportunity across the whole United Kingdom. National News
Watch the Prime Minister's Address to the Nation 31st January 2020 Watch the Prime Minister's fireside address to the nation, about our future outside of the European Union, here. Find it here before anywhere else. National News
The biggest police funding boost for a decade 24th January 2020 Yesterday we announced the biggest increase in funding for the police in a decade, meaning more officers tackling crime and keeping people safe. National News
The UK's First Veterans Railcard 22nd January 2020 We're delivering the Veterans Railcard this year, which will open up more opportunities for them and help to improve the lives of their families by giving them... National News
