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
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 3 5th October 2020 Top stories from Conservative Party Conference 2020 Day 3 (5th October), including Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, on the source of hope for society... National News
Rishi Sunak: Read the Chancellor’s Keynote Speech in full 5th October 2020 Chancellor Rishi Sunak on how the Conservative Party has supported the economy through coronavirus and how he will be supporting us to build back better. National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 2 4th October 2020 Top stories from Conservative Party Conference 2020 Day 2 (4th October), including Home Secretary Priti Patel on fixing our broken asylum system; and Prime... National News
Priti Patel: Fixing our broken asylum system 4th October 2020 Home Secretary Priti Patel on fixing our broken asylum system, law and order, policing, and being firm but fair so that the system caters for those in greatest... National News
Conservative Party Conference 2020: Day 1 3rd October 2020 Top stories from Conservative Party Conference 2020 Day 1 (3rd October), including: better transport, "Generation Buy", new Conservative HQ in Leeds, and... National News
We have launched our Blue Wall Fund 3rd October 2020 We have launched a new "Blue Wall Fund" to deliver for people in the North who voted for change in the historic 2019 election victory. National News