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
The Government's Coronavirus support package for the self-employed 27th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme – helping many of our country’s self-employed workers. National News
Your NHS needs you – how to become an NHS Volunteer Responder 25th March 2020 The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part. National News
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News
How we are supporting small businesses during COVID-19 19th March 2020 We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times. National News