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
Protecting against Covid and Flu in the Winter Season 10th November 2021 The shorter days and cooler weather remind us that winter will soon be here. We all remember last winter and while we are in a much better place this year... Articles
Henry Smith MP urges Crawley Residents to Protect Themselves as the UK reaches Historic Milestone of 10 million Booster Jabs 8th November 2021 · More than 10 million people across the UK – including 1,392,592 in the south east of England – have now received a Covid-19 booster or third jab to protect... Articles
Henry Smith MP, Leading Charities and Health Organisations urge People in Crawley to Register their Defibrillators on New Database to Help Save Lives 3rd November 2021 · Life-saving defibrillators used in less than one in 10 cardiac arrests as tens of thousands remain unregistered. Local News
Labour clinging to Power in Crawley through Technicalities instead of the Popular Vote 3rd November 2021 This week marks six months since Crawley’s local elections in May when Crawley Conservatives won the popular vote and elected more councillors than Labour... Articles
Henry Smith MP welcomes 182 Extra Police Officers recruited in Sussex to Keep Streets Safe 1st November 2021 · Newly released figures show that 182 police officers have been recruited in Sussex as part of the Government’s pledge to put 20,000 more officers on the... Local News
Henry Smith MP backs £5,000 Fines for Animal Health and Welfare Offences 29th October 2021 Henry Smith MP has announced his support for fines of up to £5,000 for animal health and welfare offences, calling the proposals a “positive step for animals in... Westminster News
Henry Smith MP welcomes Budget 2021 which will Deliver a Stronger Economy for People in Crawley 28th October 2021 Henry Smith MP welcomes Budget 2021 which will deliver a stronger economy for people in Crawley Westminster News
Hosting COP26 and World Leadership to tackle Climate Change 27th October 2021 This coming Sunday sees the start of COP26 in Glasgow, which will be the largest summit ever to be hosted in the UK. Delegates will attend from over 200... Articles
Henry Smith MP welcomes Kept Animals Bill and pays Commons Tribute to Sir David Amess 26th October 2021 Henry Smith MP has spoken in the House of Commons (on Monday, 25th October) to support the second reading of the Government’s Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill... Westminster News
The Prime Minister's Statement on Coronavirus in Full 2nd November 2020 Read the Prime Minister's statement today on coronavirus in full. National News
New National Restrictions in England - Stay at Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. 1st November 2020 The second coronavirus peak that we have seen around the world has shown us all that we are going to be dealing with the coronavirus for the long-term. National News
An update from the Prime Minister on our fight against coronavirus 31st October 2020 The Prime Minister has updated the country on our next steps in the fight against coronavirus. National News
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
How our Culture Recovery Fund is Supporting the Arts 14th October 2020 The Culture Secretary has announced £257 million to help save theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England, protecting both jobs and... National News
Boris Johnson’s Update on tackling coronavirus 12th October 2020 We must act now to control the spread of the virus and protect the NHS, so we can keep cancer treatments, elective surgeries and other vital diagnostic services... National News