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 backs Ending the Use of Farrowing Crates 23rd March 2023 Henry Smith MP attended a reception in support of The Crate Escape campaign led by the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation (CAWF), Humane Society... Westminster News
Henry Smith MP welcomes Further Fuel Duty Freeze 22nd March 2023 Ahead of voting in Parliament in support of the Budget, Henry Smith MP has asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer in the House of Commons how the announcements... Westminster News
Resisting the Expansion of London's Ultra Low Emission Zone 22nd March 2023 I’ve observed the more power Labour have in Crawley, the more emboldened they become in forcing through bad decisions, because they are electorally strong... Articles
Henry Smith MP leads Historic Bill to Ban Trophy Hunting Imports through the House of Commons 17th March 2023 The Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill, introduced by Henry Smith MP to legislate for a historic ban on trophy hunting imports into this country, has... Westminster News
Henry Smith MP welcomes Government's 30 Hours of Free Childcare for Children aged 9 months to 4 years old for more than 3,400 Families in Crawley 16th March 2023 · The Government is rolling out the biggest shake up in childcare provision since 2017, helping with the cost of living and getting more people into work to... Local News
Henry Smith MP welcomes the Government's £94 Billion of Cost of Living Support for Families across Crawley 15th March 2023 · The Government have today confirmed the amount of cost of living support in place between 2022-24 has reached £94 billion – an average of £3,300 per household... Local News
Help To Grow - An Online Resource for Businesses 15th March 2023 I’ve previously written about the launch of the Business and Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC) at Crawley Library, that I was proud to launch a few weeks ago... Articles
Henry Smith MP votes to Stop Small Boat Crossings 15th March 2023 This week Henry Smith MP voted in Parliament to stop illegal English Channel small boat crossings which risk lives, fuel the people smuggling trade, and place... Westminster News
Henry Smith MP calls for Absolute Alignment of Defence and Foreign Policy Interests 14th March 2023 Following the Integrated Review Refresh, which is backed by growing the defence budget to 2.5 per cent of GDP and reiterates the UK’s recommitment to the AUKUS... Westminster News
Update from the Prime Minister on our fight against the coronavirus 28th May 2020 The Prime Minister's speech on 28th May 2020, about the country's fight against coronavirus. National News
Test and Trace for Coronavirus launches today across England 28th May 2020 From 9am today, the new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England - helping us to keep the virus under control while carefully and safely lifting... National News
Non-essential shops will reopen from 15th June 27th May 2020 To further ease the lockdown, all non-essential retailers will be allowed to reopen from 15th of June in England. National News
The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
Stay alert, control the virus, save lives: the Prime Minister's update 10th May 2020 The Prime Minister's address to the nation tells the nation: stay alert, control the virus, save lives. National News