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
Securing Greater Personal Protection through the Criminal Justice System 24th March 2021 Last week, our Prime Minister chaired a meeting of the Criminal Justice Taskforce, setting out the immediate steps that the government are taking to ensure... Articles
Henry Smith MP encourages Universities, Schools and Colleges in Crawley to sign-up to for new Turing Scheme 20th March 2021 · Schools, colleges and universities can now apply for funding to allow students to study and work across the world as part of the Government’s new Turing... Westminster News
A World-Class Global Education Agenda 17th March 2021 As I write, it has been one week since the return of all pupils to school and I’m pleased to see that has gone well. It was absolutely right that fully opening... Articles
New Report shows 6.5 Million Jobs supported by Exports 16th March 2021 · New Government-led research outlines huge benefits of trade to UK jobs and prosperity. Roles linked to exports are 21 per cent more productive and 7 per cent... Westminster News
Henry Smith MP welcomes Government Action on Air Passenger Duty 11th March 2021 Henry Smith MP has welcomed confirmation that the Government will launch a public consultation on options to reduce Air Passenger Duty (APD). Westminster News
Crawley receives £22.1 million from the Towns Fund to support Economic Recovery 10th March 2021 With the large number of local people who have either been or remain on furlough, Crawley has arguably received more government financial support than almost... Articles
Henry Smith MP welcomes Over £500,000 Funding Boost to tackle Serious Violence in Sussex 9th March 2021 · Sussex Police receives an extra £514,500 to tackle serious violent crime, including knife crime and murder. · This investment is part of the £130.5 million... Local News
Henry Smith MP welcomes Crawley Town Centre Deal in Chancellor's Budget 3rd March 2021 · Crawley to receive £21.9 million from the Government’s Towns Fund, with support for airports such as Gatwick also being extended. · Key measures include... Local News
Recruiting for our fantastic West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service 3rd March 2021 At West Sussex County Council, I have the honour of being the Council’s Cabinet Member for Fire & Rescue and Communities. This means having non-operational... Articles
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News
Our plan to cut immigration 4th December 2023 Our plan to deliver the biggest cut in net migration on record. National News
What the Autumn Statement means for you 22nd November 2023 What the Autumn Statement means for you… National News
We’re delivering on our five priorities 20th November 2023 INFLATION HALVED: PRIORITY DELIVERED. And we've cut the small boat crossings by 33%. National News
Rishi Sunak: One year of taking long-term decisions to deliver the change we need 25th October 2023 Find out about Rishi's first year delivering long-term solutions to secure a brighter future. National News
CPC23 Address from Rishi Sunak 4th October 2023 Long-term decisions for a brighter future: find out what Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said to wrap up Conservative Party Conference 2023 here. National News
