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
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
