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
Leading on Renewable Energy Production 7th July 2021 I am proud of my party’s record on the environment and climate change. Our government is leading the world by example, with our reduction in CO2 emissions. We... Articles
Advancing the Cause of Global Britain 30th June 2021 The fifth anniversary of our referendum on EU membership passed quietly last week. This feels right as I take the view that looking forward and making the best... Articles
Henry Smith MP leads Aviation, Tourism and Travel Debate in Parliament 25th June 2021 Henry Smith MP has secured and led a debate in Parliament (on Thursday, 24th June) highlighting the support of MPs across the House of Commons for the aviation... Westminster News
Continued Vaccination Success 23rd June 2021 It has been a long haul since March last year, but it is finally starting to feel like we are in the home straight. Our vaccine rollout has been world-leading... Articles
Extending Opportunities with the Duke of Edinburgh's Award 16th June 2021 It would have been the 100th birthday of the Duke of Edinburgh last week, so it felt timely that last Sunday, the Department for Education announced it will... Westminster News
Henry Smith MP stands up for Crawley and Gatwick Aviation Workers in House of Commons Debate 11th June 2021 Henry Smith MP has reiterated his backing for local aviation, travel and tourism sector workers and has highlighted with the Government the importance of a safe... Local News
Leading on the Environment and tackling Climate Change 9th June 2021 Each year on June 5th, World Environment Day is celebrated. It is described as the United Nations' principal vehicle for encouraging awareness and action for... Articles
Henry Smith MP: Crawley continues to benefit from Britain's Historic Vaccination Success 7th June 2021 · More than 75 per cent of all adults across the UK have now received their first Covid-19 vaccine dose, while over half of adults have received both doses. ·... Local News
Political Power with Questionable Legitimacy 2nd June 2021 Last Friday evening was Crawley Borough Council’s Annual Council meeting, which happens every year following May’s local elections. This year saw a decisive... Articles
Stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives 4th January 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed the nation on Coronavirus restrictions. National News
Deal Done: We have taken back control with our UK-EU trade deal 30th December 2020 We have secured an excellent deal for the United Kingdom, which delivers on what the British people voted for both in the referendum and the last election. National News
The Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in Full 19th December 2020 The Prime Minister announces new measures to be taken in London, the South East and the East of England to tackle coronavirus, including new Tier 4 restrictions... National News
First Vaccinations in the UK Against Coronavirus Begin 8th December 2020 Today the first vaccinations in the UK against coronavirus begin. Thank you to our NHS, to all of the scientists who worked so hard to develop this vaccine. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on New Coronavirus Regulations 1st December 2020 The Prime Minister today urged MPs in the House of Commons to pass new COVID regulations, to keep transmission down and beat the virus. National News
Amanda Milling: We’ve outdone Labour in getting females to the top 1st December 2020 Hundreds of women have put themselves forward to be potential Conservative candidates in the past two weeks. National News