The Independent Investigation into Discrimination within the Conservative party reaches its second phase: the public call for evidence

This week has seen the new ‘rule of six’ for social gatherings introduced, which simplifies and strengthen the rules, helping to keep people safe and control the virus. Sadly, despite the sacrifices most of us have made over the last few months, the latest figures have shown an increase in the number of coronavirus cases, following what has been happening on the continent. While starting from a very low base, the numbers have been growing everywhere, with evidence showing that most infections have been happening in the home due to different households mixing.

The Prime Minister sets out the case for the Internal Market Bill, which would secure free trade inside of the United Kingdom once we exit the transition period next year.

This deal will boost trade between our two countries by £15.2 billion, creating jobs and delivering new opportunities across every part of the United Kingdom.

Henry Smith MP has reiterated his support for Crawley and Gatwick aviation sector workers, businesses and passengers during a House of Commons debate on the industry (on Thursday, 10th September).

The Prime Minister has announced a new rule of six for social gathering, helping us to control and suppress the spread of coronavirus

Over the summer, the coronavirus rate in the UK dropped to low levels which was very welcome. This was especially so in West Sussex where we stayed well below the national average. However, the last few weeks have seen a significant increase in Europe and it appears that the major increases that we’ve seen in countries like Spain and France is starting to be replicated here.

Crawley MP and Future of Aviation Group Chair Henry Smith has launched the Group’s Aviation Recovery Plan to support the sector through the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

· Over 100 million meals have been claimed under the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme

· 86,000 meals claimed through the scheme in Crawley

· Local MP urges people to continue supporting Crawley businesses as the UK bounces back from coronavirus

We’ve introduced our UK Internal Market Bill to guarantee free and fair trade spreading economic development equally across the whole of the UK.