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
How we’re backing childcare 25th August 2023 Find out about many of the initiatives we are backing to give every child the best start in life. National News
A new anti-corruption strategy 15th August 2023 The Conservatives are developing a new anti-corruption strategy to tackle this heinous problem. National News
We must ensure that immigration crime doesn’t pay 14th August 2023 We are tackling the people who benefit from employing and renting to illegal immigrants. National News
4 million more people in work 17th July 2023 4 Million more people in work – the Conservatives are growing the economy. National News
Delivering on your priorities: Growing the economy with our biggest trade deal since Brexit 31st March 2023 Joining the CPTPP is a massive boost, growing our economy, as we deliver on your priorities. National News
BUDGET23: Your priorities are our priorities 15th March 2023 BUDGET23 is a budget for growth. Find out how we're growing the economy, halving inflation and reducing debt here. National News
