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
Boris Johnson on the Roadmap to Easing Lockdown: Speech in Full 22nd February 2021 The Prime Minister set out today the roadmap that will guide us cautiously but irreversibly towards reclaiming our freedoms while doing all we can to protect... National News
Our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan 11th January 2021 Today we have published our Covid-19 UK Vaccines Delivery Plan, setting out how we plan to deliver the biggest vaccination programme in British history, to... National News
Second Approved Vaccine Begins Rollout Today 4th January 2021 Today, thousands of people across the UK will begin receiving the second vaccine approved by regulators. National News
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