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
How we’re backing childcare 25th August 2023 Find out about many of the initiatives we are backing to give every child the best start in life. National News
A new anti-corruption strategy 15th August 2023 The Conservatives are developing a new anti-corruption strategy to tackle this heinous problem. National News
We must ensure that immigration crime doesn’t pay 14th August 2023 We are tackling the people who benefit from employing and renting to illegal immigrants. National News
4 million more people in work 17th July 2023 4 Million more people in work – the Conservatives are growing the economy. National News
Delivering on your priorities: Growing the economy with our biggest trade deal since Brexit 31st March 2023 Joining the CPTPP is a massive boost, growing our economy, as we deliver on your priorities. National News
BUDGET23: Your priorities are our priorities 15th March 2023 BUDGET23 is a budget for growth. Find out how we're growing the economy, halving inflation and reducing debt here. National News
