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 welcomes Funding Boost for Crawley Schools as School Funding rises to Highest Level in History 15th January 2024 · England continues to rise up global rankings in maths, reading and science thanks to reforms under successive Governments since 2010. · This Government is... Local News
Henry Smith MP welcomes Increase in Police Funding to Cut Crime and Keep Sussex Safe 11th January 2024 · Having delivered on its manifesto commitment to recruit 20,000 new police officers, the Government are making sure the police have the funding they need. ·... Local News
Henry Smith MP welcomes Tax Cut for over 4 million people in the South East of England 11th January 2024 · Henry Smith MP has welcomed a tax cut for more than 4 million people in the south east of England thanks to the long-term decisions taken by the Government at... Westminster News
Boost from Falling Inflation and lower National Insurance 10th January 2024 Getting inflation falling has rightly been an economic priority for our Conservative government during 2023. Earlier last year, Labour politicians were... Holyrood News
Bringing Down Inflation 27th December 2023 As the year draws to a close and we look forward to 2024, my reflections of 2023 give me cautious optimism for the upcoming year. For me, this year has felt... Articles
Success in Driving up Standards in Schools 20th December 2023 I welcome the government consultation that was launched last week, seeking views on the design of the Advanced British Standard. This new baccalaureate-style... Articles
Henry Smith MP presents Public Petition in Parliament calling for West of Ifield Proposals to be Cancelled 14th December 2023 Henry Smith MP has presented a petition of more than 7,300 local residents in the House of Commons in opposition to Homes England proposals for up to 10,000... Local News
Improvements to the British Economy and Increase in the National Living Wage 13th December 2023 Our economy underpins everything and its strength and resilience matters. Economic shocks have been triggered globally by Covid 19 and by Russia’s illegal... Articles
Henry Smith MP welcomes Government hitting target delivering over 50,000 Extra Staff in the NHS 7th December 2023 Henry Smith MP has welcomed the news that the Government has met its manifesto commitment to recruit an additional 50,000 nurses six months early. Westminster News
The Commonwealth, G7 and NATO Summits 4th July 2022 Global Britain in Action: the Commonwealth, G7 & NATO Summits National News
Let’s stop Labour’s strikes and build a better railway 16th June 2022 Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on building a railway fit for the future. National News
Stop Labour’s Strikes 13th June 2022 Stop Labour’s Strikes, which will hit the poorest hardest. National News
Getting on with the job means helping you own your own home 9th June 2022 Getting on with the job includes meaning helping you own your own home. National News
Singh Investigation: 12 month update 25th May 2022 Professor Swaran Singh has agreed to conduct a one-year review of the Party’s progress on implementing his recommendations. National News
