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 welcomes Government R&D Funding to boost Economic Growth and New Jobs across London and South East England 10th March 2023 · Innovation and technology can help to raise productivity and wages, transform healthcare, reduce energy prices and ultimately create jobs and economic growth... Westminster News
Tackling the Dangers of Nitrous Oxide 8th March 2023 One harmful drug whose usage has increased in recent years is Nitrous Oxide, also known as laughing gas. Over the last few years, I have observed more small... Articles
Henry Smith MP backs Local Pubs in Crawley 3rd March 2023 Henry Smith MP has pledged support for the Long Live the Local campaign to help pubs and breweries in Crawley recover and thrive, joining over 170,000 members... Local News
Henry Smith MP urges Crawley Schools to take park in Thales Alenia Space's Marsballoon Project 3rd March 2023 Henry Smith MP has written to schools in Crawley to encourage participation in a programme carrying out science experiments about conditions on Mars. Local News
Major Improvements and Support for Bus Travel 1st March 2023 I’ve written previously how the pandemic has seen things some change, including how bus travel patronage has yet to fully return to pre-pandemic levels. I n... Articles
Henry Smith MP hails New Law to Protect Children from Child Marriage 28th February 2023 Following his continued support for legislation through Parliament, including being a member of the Bill Committee’s Commons stage, Henry Smith MP has joined... Westminster News
Henry Smith MP backs Government Plan to put Fans at the Heart of Football 23rd February 2023 · Henry Smith MP has welcomed the announcement from the Government of a radical overhaul of football governance which will give fans a greater say in the... Local News
Henry Smith MP welcomes Boost for Electric Vehicle Chargepoints in West Sussex 22nd February 2023 Henry Smith MP has welcomed confirmation from the Department for Transport of £56 million of support to continue the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging... Local News
Delivering Positive Outcomes for Residents and Businesses - the West Sussex County Council Budget 22nd February 2023 Last Friday, West Sussex County Council approved its annual budget for the financial year 2023/24, ensuring that investment, support and essential services... Articles
Here’s the Government’s new measures to tackle coronavirus 23rd September 2020 We are introducing new restrictions in England, to suppress the disease, and minimise damage to lives and livelihoods. National News
"Out of touch": 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their Conference 23rd September 2020 Read about the top 10 things everyone should know about Labour after their 2020 Conference. National News
Amanda Milling: ‘The PM still has support of Red Wall despite locking down the North’ 19th September 2020 Amanda Milling, chairwoman of the Conservative party, is wincing at the memory of being a government whip at the height of last year’s parliamentary paralysis... National News
Independent Investigation into Discrimination reaches second phase 18th September 2020 The Independent Investigation into Discrimination within the Conservative party reaches its second phase: the public call for evidence. National News
Prime Minister’s statement on protecting the Union: Speech in Full 14th September 2020 The Prime Minister sets out the case for the Internal Market Bill, which would secure free trade inside of the United Kingdom once we exit the transition period... National News
UK and Japan agree historic free trade agreement 14th September 2020 This deal will boost trade between our two countries by £15.2 billion, creating jobs and delivering new opportunities across every part of the United Kingdom. National News