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 backs Dame Vera Lynn Memorial Campaign 23rd April 2024 Henry Smith MP is backing the campaign for a memorial to the late Dame Vera Lynn CH, who famously sang ‘We’ll Meet Again’ and ‘The White Cliffs of Dover’. Local News
Tesco launch 'Best of British' Section online in Biggest Success Yet for Campaign backed by Henry Smith MP 18th April 2024 Henry Smith MP has hailed the decision of Tesco, the UK’s largest supermarket, to become the latest retailer to support the campaign he is backing which called... Westminster News
Conservative Action on Highways versus Labour Spin 17th April 2024 In the first three months and one week of this year, Crawley’s rainfall for the year so far reached 400mm (16 inches). This follows a very wet October to... Articles
Good News on Inflation, Taxation, the National Living Wage and Pensions 10th April 2024 The new financial year came into effect on 6 April and this year, that is good news for everyone. After two difficult years with global high inflation eroding... Articles
Henry Smith MP welcomes over £10 million of Government Funding for Brand New Net Zero Emission Buses in West Sussex 9th April 2024 · Millions of bus passengers will enjoy cleaner, more reliable and more comfortable journeys thanks to the Government funding almost a thousand zero emission... Local News
Labour's attitude to Opposition and Scrutiny at the 27th March 2024 meeting of Crawley Borough Council 3rd April 2024 I wish more people had seen the shenanigans at last week’s Full Council meeting of Crawley Borough Council, in order to see the attitudes and behaviours... Articles
Campaign pursued by Henry Smith MP to 'Buy British' marks Further Progress as Three More Stores Sign Up 28th March 2024 Following a campaign pursued by Henry Smith MP calling for a ‘Buy British’ section on supermarkets’ online stores, three more stores have implemented a ‘Best of... Westminster News
Henry Smith MP welcomes over £810,000 Government Investment in K2 Crawley 28th March 2024 · Swimming is an accessible and fun way for people to benefit from the positive physical and mental health effects that come from exercise. · That is why the... Local News
Henry Smith MP says: 'We're sticking to the Plan to Improve Journeys for Drivers as Government announces New Plan for Drivers' Measures 27th March 2024 · People should be able to travel in the way that works best for them, but too many people feel that traffic schemes are being implemented by councils without... Westminster News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
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