Economic Growth, Tax Cuts and lower Inflation Wednesday, 15 May, 2024 Last week economic news felt like further evidence that we have turned a corner. The latest GDP figures showed that the UK economy growing by 0.6% in the first three months of the year. This welcome boost adds to the good news of wages growing faster than inflation, falling energy prices and tax cuts worth £900 to the average worker. It has been a difficult few years, and whilst there is more to... Articles
Henry Smith MP welcomes over £10 million of Government Funding for Brand New Net Zero Emission Buses in West Sussex 9th April 2024 · Millions of bus passengers will enjoy cleaner, more reliable and more comfortable journeys thanks to the Government funding almost a thousand zero emission... Local News
Labour's attitude to Opposition and Scrutiny at the 27th March 2024 meeting of Crawley Borough Council 3rd April 2024 I wish more people had seen the shenanigans at last week’s Full Council meeting of Crawley Borough Council, in order to see the attitudes and behaviours... Articles
Campaign pursued by Henry Smith MP to 'Buy British' marks Further Progress as Three More Stores Sign Up 28th March 2024 Following a campaign pursued by Henry Smith MP calling for a ‘Buy British’ section on supermarkets’ online stores, three more stores have implemented a ‘Best of... Westminster News
Henry Smith MP welcomes over £810,000 Government Investment in K2 Crawley 28th March 2024 · Swimming is an accessible and fun way for people to benefit from the positive physical and mental health effects that come from exercise. · That is why the... Local News
Henry Smith MP says: 'We're sticking to the Plan to Improve Journeys for Drivers as Government announces New Plan for Drivers' Measures 27th March 2024 · People should be able to travel in the way that works best for them, but too many people feel that traffic schemes are being implemented by councils without... Westminster News
Henry Smith MP welcomes Major Reforms to Support Small Businesses and Apprentices 27th March 2024 · Since 2010, the Government have created a world-class apprenticeship system, delivering over 5.7 million apprenticeships since 2010 and offering more... Westminster News
Introducing 43 more Hydrogen-powered Buses 27th March 2024 I am very pleased that West Sussex County Council have been successful in their bid for government funding, to launch a new fleet of 43 hydrogen powered buses... Articles
Henry Smith MP welcomes progress of New Trophy Hunting Imports Ban Bill 25th March 2024 Henry Smith MP has spoken in the House of Commons (on Friday, 22nd March) in support of the new Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill, which would ban... Westminster News
Protecting Motorists from Punitive Measures in Transport Planning 20th March 2024 I support investment in public transport and having viable alternatives to using a car, but am opposed to punitive measures against motorists, that left-wing... Articles
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