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
Henry Smith MP highlights importance of Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Prime Minister's Questions 31st January 2024 Henry Smith MP highlights importance of Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Prime Minister’s Questions. Westminster News
Strengthening Policing in Sussex 31st January 2024 Last Friday, I was pleased to attend and take part in the Sussex Police and Crime Panel. This is the body that scrutinises the Sussex Police and Crime... Articles
Henry Smith MP signs Holocaust Educational Trust Book of Commitment marking 79 years since the Liberation of the Concentration Camps 25th January 2024 Henry Smith MP has signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, in doing so pledging his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day and honouring... Westminster News
Henry Smith MP welcomes Gigabit Broadband Coverage for 91 per cent of Crawley 25th January 2024 · Gigabit broadband now covers 80 per cent of the UK and 91 per cent of Crawley thanks to the telecoms industry and Government. · The Government announced... Local News
Lower Inflation and Higher Employment 24th January 2024 I believe that we should never take anything for granted and that it takes sustained effort to maintain good things. Until a couple of years ago, it wouldn’t... Articles
Henry Smith MP welcomes Prime Minister to Gatwick Airport to meet Border Force Officers and highlight Importance of Aviation to Economic Growth 19th January 2024 Henry Smith MP has welcomed the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP, to Gatwick Airport in Crawley (on Thursday, 18th January), where they met Border Force... Local News
Henry Smith MP calls for Improved Animal Welfare Measures throughout the Union and welcomes Annual Welfare (Livestock Export) Bill passing the House of Commons 17th January 2024 Henry Smith MP has spoken in Parliament in support of enhanced animal protections throughout the United Kingdom as the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Bill... Westminster News
Continuing our Support for Ukraine 17th January 2024 Next month will see the second anniversary of Russia’s illegal of Ukraine. War is truly a horrible thing, but sometimes there is no alternative if you are... Articles
Henry Smith MP backs Strikes on Houthi Rebels and asks the Prime Minister about expanding International Alliance on Global Free Trade 16th January 2024 Henry Smith MP has spoken in Parliament to back Royal Air Force targeted air strikes against military facilities used by Houthi rebels in Yemen last week and... Westminster News
The Government's Coronavirus support package for the self-employed 27th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a new Self-Employed Income Support Scheme – helping many of our country’s self-employed workers. National News
Your NHS needs you – how to become an NHS Volunteer Responder 25th March 2020 The NHS has issued a call for volunteers to support the 1.5 million extremely vulnerable people in our society. Here’s how to take part. National News
Support packages for businesses affected by Coronavirus 24th March 2020 The Chancellor has announced a number of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support businesses in this time of national need. National News
Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives 23rd March 2020 Boris Johnson's speech to the nation to send us into lockdown: getting everyone to stay at home to protect the NHS to save lives. National News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News
How we are supporting small businesses during COVID-19 19th March 2020 We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times. National News