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
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News