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
The Prime Minister's Statement on Coronavirus in Full 2nd November 2020 Read the Prime Minister's statement today on coronavirus in full. National News
New National Restrictions in England - Stay at Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. 1st November 2020 The second coronavirus peak that we have seen around the world has shown us all that we are going to be dealing with the coronavirus for the long-term. National News
An update from the Prime Minister on our fight against coronavirus 31st October 2020 The Prime Minister has updated the country on our next steps in the fight against coronavirus. National News
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
How our Culture Recovery Fund is Supporting the Arts 14th October 2020 The Culture Secretary has announced £257 million to help save theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England, protecting both jobs and... National News
Boris Johnson’s Update on tackling coronavirus 12th October 2020 We must act now to control the spread of the virus and protect the NHS, so we can keep cancer treatments, elective surgeries and other vital diagnostic services... National News
