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
Vote on Thursday to break the gridlock 10th December 2019 Two days before polling day, the Prime Minister is taking nothing for granted - whilst the Conservatives only need to gain 9 seats to get an overall majority... National News
Cost of Corbyn: Labour's plans for 108 new taxpayer funded quangos revealed 10th December 2019 New analysis shows that Labour’s manifesto commits to creating over 100 new quangos, with a total cost of £13.2 billion over the next five years. National News
Brexit, actually 9th December 2019 Boris Johnson's funny election advert parodies Love Actually but makes an important point: this election is too close to call. National News
Revealed: Labour’s plan to make our streets less safe 9th December 2019 Labour’s opposition to stop and search would increase crime on our streets, putting frontline officers and communities at risk. National News
Sport investment will get us ready for the World Cup bid 7th December 2019 A Conservative Majority Government will put a £550 million investment in grassroots football at the centre of its plans to back a UK and Ireland World Cup 2030... National News
Jeremy Corbyn’s plans to rig a second EU referendum 6th December 2019 The Prime Minister has written a letter urging Jeremy Corbyn to reconsider his Brexit policy and his plans to fiddle Labour’s second Brexit referendum. National News