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 Relaxing of Pandemic Restrictions 26th January 2022 I welcome that this Thursday the 27th sees the return in England to Covid Plan A measures from the existing Plan B. This follows the incredibly successful... Articles
Henry Smith MP tables Amendment to Key Animal Welfare Bill to Protect Hens Before Slaughter 25th January 2022 Henry Smith MP has tabled an amendment to the Government’s Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill which seeks to improve the handling and transport of laying hens... Westminster News
Henry Smith MP urges Crawley Schools to take part in MARSBalloon Project 24th January 2022 Henry Smith MP has written to schools in Crawley encouraging pupils and science clubs to take part in a programme carrying out science experiments about the... Local News
Rolling Out Electric Vehicle Charging Points across West Sussex 19th January 2022 The move to electric vehicles from petrol and diesel will be one of the biggest changes in our everyday lives over the next twenty years. From 2030, no new... Articles
Extensive Government Support for Crawley's Economy 12th January 2022 We are coming up to two years since the Coronavirus reached Europe. This time has undoubtedly been hard for many of us, but I am increasingly optimistic that... Articles
Levelling Up Education with More Funding 5th January 2022 Happy new year! I am optimistic that 2022 can be and will be a good year for our town. One positive thing that will be happening is a significant increase in... Articles
Supporting Service Personnel and Veterans through the Armed Forces Act 29th December 2021 I hope that everyone is managing to have a relaxing break during the Christmas and new year holidays. Not everyone is able to be home for Christmas and I think... Articles
Henry Smith MP backs Crawley's bid to become Jubilee City 23rd December 2021 · Henry Smith MP is backing Crawley’s bid for city status as it is confirmed that 39 places across the UK have entered the competition to gain city status as... Local News
Compliments of the Season 22nd December 2021 Christmas is almost upon us. As well as Christians celebrating the birth of Jesus, many people will be taking a well-earned break to recharge their batteries... Articles
Budget 2021: The Chancellor's Speech in Full 3rd March 2021 Read and Watch the Chancellor's Budget announcement here in full. One year ago, we promised the British people we would do whatever it takes to provide security... National News
Meet 3 of our great Police and Crime Commissioner candidates 28th February 2021 Meet three of our great Police and Crime Commissioner candidates: Festus Akinbusoye, Peter McCall and David Sidwick. National News
The Four Steps of the Lockdown Roadmap Explained 23rd February 2021 The Prime Minister set out today the four-step roadmap that will guide us out of lockdown. Here’s what that roadmap means for you. National News
Boris Johnson on the Roadmap to Easing Lockdown: Speech in Full 22nd February 2021 The Prime Minister set out today the roadmap that will guide us cautiously but irreversibly towards reclaiming our freedoms while doing all we can to protect... National News
Our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan 11th January 2021 Today we have published our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan, setting out how we plan to deliver the biggest vaccination programme in British history, to... National News
Second Approved Vaccine Begins Rollout Today 4th January 2021 Today, thousands of people across the UK will begin receiving the second vaccine approved by regulators. National News