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
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
Conservative Party Conference 2020 speeches 7th October 2020 See speeches from Virtual Conservative Party Conference 2020 outlining how we will build back better from the pandemic. National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 4 6th October 2020 This Government is working night and day to repel coronavirus. And we'll succeed due to the energy and self-sacrifice of the British people. And as we recover... National News
Boris Johnson: Read the Prime Minister’s Keynote Speech in full 6th October 2020 Prime Minister Boris Johnson on how the Conservative Party will get us to Build Back Better from coronavirus and how he will be leading a green industrial... National News
