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
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
