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
Corbyn’s new high street tax will clobber local shops 6th December 2019 Labour’s plans for a new ‘land value tax’ will clobber high streets and town centres. National News
Boris Johnson wins the BBC Leaders’ Debate 6th December 2019 Tonight, Jeremy Corbyn once again demonstrated an abject failure of leadership. His repeated unwillingness to set out a clear position on Brexit means he has no... National News
Get Britain out of neutral: Conservatives launch new billboard 6th December 2019 The Conservative Party launched a new billboard today, Get Britain out of neutral. The poster was launched at sites in London, Manchester, Sheffield, Birmingham... National News
Revealed: Labour’s plan to let criminals avoid prison 5th December 2019 Labour’s policy to scrap prison sentences of under six months would lead to a surge of offenders on our streets, risking public safety. National News
The first 100 days of a Conservative majority government and the choice before the British people 4th December 2019 Our Conservative plan for getting Brexit done so that we can unleash Britain's potential is in stark contrast to the gridlock, dither, delay and uncertainty of... National News
Exposed: Labour plot with RMT behind rail strike chaos 3rd December 2019 Rail union leaders and the Labour Party have boasted that they are "working together" to "bring down" the government at this month's election through a campaign... National News