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
We remain committed to giving you a voice 10th July 2024 The outcome of the general election was disappointing, but democracy prevailed and power transferred seamlessly. Labour has inherited inflation back down to 2%... Articles
Congratulations to Crawley Town Football Club 22nd May 2024 On behalf of myself and all Conservative councillors in Crawley, I congratulate Crawley Town Football Club on their promotion to League One. Ending on a high... Articles
Henry Smith MP delight that Ban on Live Animal Exports to become Law 17th May 2024 Henry Smith MP has hailed the Animal Welfare (Live Exports) Bill passing the final stages of voting in Parliament (on Tuesday, 14th May), meaning it will now... Westminster News
Economic Growth, Tax Cuts and lower Inflation 15th May 2024 Last week economic news felt like further evidence that we have turned a corner. The latest GDP figures showed that the UK economy growing by 0.6% in the first... Articles
Henry Smith MP questions Nature Minister over Animal Welfare Measures and hails Local School's Efforts 13th May 2024 Henry Smith MP has spoken in the House of Commons (on Thursday, 9th May) where he asked the Government about its work to improve animal welfare. Westminster News
Crawley's Election Results 8th May 2024 I thank everyone in Crawley who last week voted for their local hard-working Conservative candidate in the Crawley Borough Council elections, and for Katy... Articles
Henry Smith MP champions Aviation's Role in UK Trade in Commons Debate 2nd May 2024 Henry Smith MP has led a House of Commons Adjournment Debate (on Wednesday, 1st May) where he highlighted the role of aviation in UK trade. Westminster News
Strengthening National Defence in a Challenging World 1st May 2024 It is a stark reality that the world we live in has become a more dangerous place. There are powerful regimes elsewhere in the world that do not share our... Articles
Vote Conservative in the 2nd May Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner and Crawley Borough Council Elections 24th April 2024 Next week on Thursday 2 May, there are two elections taking place in Crawley. The Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner election takes place across the whole of... Articles
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News
Boris Johnson invites Party leaders to come together to tackle Coronavirus 4th April 2020 Boris Johnson has written to all leaders of opposition parties to invite them to work together at this moment of national emergency. National News