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 welcomes Major Reforms to Support Small Businesses and Apprentices 27th March 2024 · Since 2010, the Government have created a world-class apprenticeship system, delivering over 5.7 million apprenticeships since 2010 and offering more... Westminster News
Introducing 43 more Hydrogen-powered Buses 27th March 2024 I am very pleased that West Sussex County Council have been successful in their bid for government funding, to launch a new fleet of 43 hydrogen powered buses... Articles
Henry Smith MP welcomes progress of New Trophy Hunting Imports Ban Bill 25th March 2024 Henry Smith MP has spoken in the House of Commons (on Friday, 22nd March) in support of the new Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill, which would ban... Westminster News
Protecting Motorists from Punitive Measures in Transport Planning 20th March 2024 I support investment in public transport and having viable alternatives to using a car, but am opposed to punitive measures against motorists, that left-wing... Articles
Henry Smith MP welcomes Suicide Prevention Grant Fund backing for Sussex Groups 13th March 2024 Henry Smith MP has welcomed an announcement from the Department of Health & Social Care that two suicide prevention groups providing support in Sussex are set... Articles
Providing Security and Dignity in Retirement 13th March 2024 Ensuring that people have dignity and security in retirement is righty a priority for Conservatives and I am proud of our record. With a growing number of... Articles
Improving Access to Dentistry 6th March 2024 Getting access to an NHS Dentist is a difficulty that has been around for some time, with it having become increasingly more difficult since the Covid pandemic... Articles
Campaign pursued by Henry Smith MP to 'Buy British' welcomes Sainsbury's signing up 1st March 2024 A campaign pursued by Henry Smith MP calling for a ‘Buy British’ section on supermarkets’ online stores has received a further boost as Sainsbury’s becomes the... Westminster News
Labour in Denial about Population Growth driving Housing Demand and Threat to Green Belt Land 28th February 2024 Last week’s Full Council meeting at Crawley Borough Council was shambolic. The Labour council leader had submitted a motion to the meeting, for the council to... Articles
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
