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
Controlling Inflation and Improving Incomes 21st February 2024 There is no doubt that the world changed following the Covid pandemic and Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. After decades of not being an issue, inflation... Articles
A World-Class Apprenticeship System 14th February 2024 We have just had Apprenticeship Week, which celebrated the achievements of apprentices. With Valentines Day this week, this is something I love to write about... Articles
Campaign supported by Henry Smith MP to 'Buy British' welcomes action from Aldi 9th February 2024 The campaign which Henry Smith MP supports for a ‘Buy British’ section on supermarkets’ online stores has seen further success as Aldi launches a ‘Best of... Westminster News
Henry Smith MP welcomes Government's NHS Dental Recovery Plan to boost access to NHS Dentists in Crawley 9th February 2024 · Dentistry is an essential part of NHS healthcare, and everyone who needs it should be able to access NHS dentistry and receive treatment quickly and easily... Local News
Henry Smith MP welcomes launch of Children & Young People Cancer Taskforce 9th February 2024 Henry Smith MP has welcomed the Government joining up with clinicians, charities and patient groups to combat childhood cancer through a new taskforce. Westminster News
Henry Smith MP welcomes Government Disability Action Plan to benefit People across Crawley 9th February 2024 · The Government has a strong track record of supporting and delivering for disabled people, but there is more to do to further remove barriers and make the UK... Local News
Henry Smith MP welcomes £800,000 boost for Crawley Borough Council and £56.3 million for West Sussex County Council Budgets 7th February 2024 · Crawley Borough Council will receive £800,000 and West Sussex County Council will receive £56.3 million respectively in extra funding next year as part of the... Local News
Supporting our Local Pubs 7th February 2024 Pubs are a significant part of our community. For generations, they have been a place to meet, to socialise and to relax. We are however seeing changing... Articles
Henry Smith MP welcomes the launch of Pharmacy First 2nd February 2024 · The pandemic put huge pressure on the NHS, but the Government has made good progress on its priority to cut waiting lists, virtually eliminating waits of over... Westminster News
Major reform of football in England 25th April 2022 Fans will be at the centre of decision-making about their club in a major shakeup of football which will see the creation of a new regulator to ensure good... National News
The Prime Minister’s Speech: Tackling Illegal Immigration 14th April 2022 Read Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s speech on illegal immigration here. National News
Spring Statement 2022 23rd March 2022 Today, 23 March 2022, Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the Spring Statement 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Prime Minister Boris Johnson 19th March 2022 Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News
Spring Conference 2022: Address from Defence Secretary Ben Wallace 19th March 2022 Defence Secretary Ben Wallace addressed Spring Conference 2022. Read what he said here. National News