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
Extra Support for Communities and Councils 11th November 2020 Last week I wrote about the unprecedented amount of support coming to our town from national and local government during the Coronavirus pandemic. Since then... Articles
Over £1.9 million announced to Further Support Vulnerable Children and Families in West Sussex this Winter 9th November 2020 · West Sussex to receive over £1.9 million from the Government for food and supplies for vulnerable households as part of £170 million package · Extension of... Local News
Henry Smith MP Welcomes Government's Extension Of Furlough Scheme 9th November 2020 Henry Smith MP has welcomed last week’s announcement from Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, that Government is extending its Coronavirus Job Retention... Westminster News
Support from Government and the West Sussex Community Hub 4th November 2020 As we head into November and then the winter, we know it will be a challenging time with more people facing hardship than usual. That’s why it is vitally... Articles
Crawley Borough Council to receive £200,000 in Government Support to provide a Permanent Place to Live for Rough Sleepers 30th October 2020 · Rough sleepers across England to have access to new, safe, long-term homes, along with support, backed by more than £150 million. · First 3,300 of 6,000... Local News
Sussex Police Boosted By 179 Extra Police Officers 30th October 2020 · New statistics show that nearly 6,000 extra officers have been recruited in the first year of the Government’s major police recruitment drive across England... Local News
Building Back Better with Local Planning Decisions 28th October 2020 One of the ways our economy will recover will be through building, including housing and infrastructure projects, both of which our country needs. The... Articles
Government Announces Extra £510,000 for Crawley Borough Council to Continue Providing Vital Services During Coronavirus 26th October 2020 · Crawley Borough Council to benefit from extra £510,000 in funding announced by the Government. · West Sussex County Council to receive an extra £4.45 million... Local News
Helping the Homeless 21st October 2020 Nobody likes to see people sleeping rough on our streets. It is an issue that is complex and challenging and while there are often similarities, no two cases... Articles
Prime Minister: Calling the General Election for 4th July 2024 22nd May 2024 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the nation to call the General Election for 4th July 2024. Read his speech here. National News
Celebrating International Women’s Day 8th March 2024 Find out what we're doing to support our fabulous women on International Women's Day here. National News
We’re tackling unfairness in Child Benefit 7th March 2024 Find out how the Conservatives are supporting families here. National News
Spring Budget 2024 rundown 6th March 2024 Find out how we're growing the economy, with inflation down, wages rising and National Insurance cut from 12% to 8%… National News
Let’s stick with the plan which is working 19th February 2024 Get the latest from the Chancellor on our economic progress here. National News
We are pointing in the right direction 8th January 2024 We're making progress on the country's top priorities. Find out more here. National News
