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
The Prime Minister's Five Priorities 11th January 2023 Last week we saw Prime Minister Rishi Sunak set out his five immediate priorities for the year ahead. I welcome what he set out as well as making it clear he... Articles
Henry Smith MP welcomes Local Trial to free up Hospital Beds 10th January 2023 Henry Smith MP has welcomed the news that Sussex will benefit from a trial of new innovative solutions to free up hospital beds. Local News
Controlling our Borders 4th January 2023 In 2022 we saw over 40,000 people illegally crossed the Channel from France in small boats. Tragically, in making this dangerous crossing, some people lost... Articles
New Year Bus Travel Discounts 28th December 2022 Some months ago, I wrote in this column about the Conservative government planning to bring some New Year cheer by capping single bus fares at £2 a journey from... Articles
Celebrating Christmas in a Challenging Year 21st December 2022 This year has been so eventful and gone so fast, that it seems hard to believe that Christmas will be here at the end of the week. With much happening this year... Articles
Henry Smith MP welcomes Government's Freeze on Alcohol Duty for Six More Months, helping he Hospitality Sector in Crawley 20th December 2022 · The Government have announced the alcohol duty freeze will be extended for a further six months, providing certainty to the alcohol sector. · As part of the... Westminster News
Henry Smith MP backs Law Changes to tackle the 'Tiktok Traffickers' behind the Small Boats Channel Crisis 14th December 2022 Henry Smith MP has backed proposed changes in law to tackle the people smugglers and criminal gangs behind the English Channel small boats crisis. Westminster News
Giving Local Communities More Say in the Planning Process 14th December 2022 Planning and housing often divides opinion. Most people tend to agree that the UK needs more housing overall, with supply having not kept up with demand, making... Articles
Henry Smith MP welcomes Government's New Campaign to Boost Take-up of Pension Credit in Crawley 13th December 2022 · Henry Smith MP has welcomed a new campaign from the Government to boost the take up of Pension Credit, giving more vulnerable pensioners across Crawley the... Local News
Major reform of football in England 25th April 2022 Fans will be at the centre of decision-making about their club in a major shakeup of football which will see the creation of a new regulator to ensure good... National News
The Prime Minister’s Speech: Tackling Illegal Immigration 14th April 2022 Read Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s speech on illegal immigration here. National News
Spring Statement 2022 23rd March 2022 Today, 23 March 2022, Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the Spring Statement 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Prime Minister Boris Johnson 19th March 2022 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Defence Secretary Ben Wallace 19th March 2022 Defence Secretary Ben Wallace addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News
