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
New Homes and the Ifield Mill Pond 30th March 2014 I have two pieces of good news to report this week. The first is that work has started to build 22 new council flats in the town centre. This is the Council’s... Articles
New Housing and the Ifield Millpond 30th March 2014 I have two pieces of good news to report this week. The first is that work has started to build 22 new council flats in the town centre. This is the Council’s... Local News
Crawley MP nominates Outreach 3Way for Community Fund 28th March 2014 Crawley MP, Henry Smith, has nominated local charity, Outreach 3Way, for this year’s Lloyd’s Bank Community Fund award. Westminster News
Positive Week for Crawley 24th March 2014 The Budget had some cheering news for all sectors of the community and the news on unlocking personal pensions came as a surprise and the feedback I have... Local News
Community Funding and the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards 23rd March 2014 The Budget had some cheering news for all sectors of the community and the news on unlocking personal pensions came as a surprise and the feedback I have... Articles
Crawley MP welcomes £3.5 million Extra Funding to tackle Potholes 20th March 2014 Crawley MP Welcomes £3.5 million extra funding to tackle potholes Crawley MP, Henry Smith, has welcomed the Government’s decision today to allocate £3,475,968... Westminster News
A New Waste and Recycling Service 18th March 2014 Crawley Borough Council's new seven year contract will save £2.8 million . It will benefit taxpayers by £400,000 per year with improvements which will be rolled... Local News
Local MP: Extra Help with Childcare Costs is Great News for Crawley Parents 18th March 2014 Crawley MP, Henry Smith, has welcomed a major new childcare package unveiled by the Prime Minister today which will help 480,000 families across the South-East... Westminster News
Crawley MP helps constituents to shine the Spotlight on Type 1 Diabetes 14th March 2014 Earlier this week Crawley MP, Henry Smith, met with Crawley residents in the Houses of Parliament to discuss the impact of type 1 Diabetes on people’s lives. Westminster 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
The Sir David Amess Fund 14th December 2023 Find out about our tribute to our beloved colleague and friend, Sir David Amess. National News