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
Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News