Tag Archives: Henry Smith

Some important questions on the Cancer Plan theme


A few days ago two Conservative MPs raised a significant questions to their Government about the Cancer plan that is currently being assessed. At that stage they were not aware that an identical question had been raised a few days … Continue reading

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Call out our local needs to these two PM candidates


Last Thursday the Conservative candidates who are campaigning to become Prime Minister began a series of regional visits to promote themselves to their voters. Their first location was in Leeds. They were being heard on the radio early in the … Continue reading

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A significant reaction from several Sussex MPs


The first of the Sussex Ministers to resign is Mims Davies and we may see some more resignations in the next few days if Boris does not step down. At least one of the new senior Ministers, the new Chancellor … Continue reading

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3 Sussex Tory MPs call the Government to change


It is fascinating to occasionally observe activities by local MPs taking part in campaigns or events that sadly many others seem to totally ignore. It would be fantastic if more of our MPs would be willing to respond to the … Continue reading

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Last week was a strange opening of the Parliament


It was very sad that Parliament opened up last week for the first time since 1963 without our Queen able to attend and read the statement provided by the Government. She was previously prevented from attending when she was pregnant … Continue reading

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Tomorrow the South Terminal at Gatwick is due to open


Here is a statement that was made in the House of Commons on the 15th March, which was commenced by Henry Smith, the MP for Crawley and which was endorsed by Grant Shapps, the Secretary of State for Transport. Henry … Continue reading

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Several serious issues that Parliament must respond to


At the beginning of most weeks, it is possible to look ahead at the Parliamentary plans and to also reflect on what has just happened. Today is a case for that theme, but it is also interesting to reflect on … Continue reading

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All of our MPs must speak for Ukraine and COVID


We are clearly facing several very tragic and challenging positions within our world and within our communities that have emerged in the last week. The appalling impact on Ukraine from Russia is raising many concerns in a wide range of … Continue reading

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Christmas time for our local MPs – what will they do?


Last Thursday was the final day for the MPs working in the House of Commons and they are now able to spend some time with their families and friends over the Christmas period. They will be returning to the House … Continue reading

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A rather poor answer to a simple wholesale question


A few days ago on the 5th November one of the Ministers from the Treasury Department, Lucy Frazer responded to this written question that Henry Smith, the MP for Crawley asked. Given that these answers are managed in terms of … Continue reading

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