In light of the tragic murder of Jo Cox MP, as a parent first, not just an MP, I mourn for her. This is truly sad for her family and my thoughts and prayers are with her husband and children.
Saturday June 11th: Delighted to speak at an EU Referendum Debate in Horley, Surrey, to put across the positives of leaving the European Union. It is a risky choice remaining as we face more unaccountability and inefficiency.
Monday June 13th: On the floor of the House I asked the Government to clarify what steps have been taken to improve checks at juxtaposed border controls in preparation for the summer.
Pleased to welcome the Local Government Association to Parliament – I am honoured to be part of further devolution to local councils and communities.
Tuesday June 14th: It is an honour to be elected as chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Blood Cancer. This subject is close to my heart as my mother sadly died of leukaemia four years ago. Special thanks to Bloodwise for supporting this new group – together we aim to raise awareness of a condition that every 14 minutes, someone in the UK is diagnosed with.
In the House of Commons I spoke to welcome Gatwick Airport, EasyJet and Crawley based Virgin Atlantic’s initiatives to assist passengers with dementia.
Wednesday June 15th: I met with the Secretary of State for Transport to discuss the ongoing, sub-standard, services provided by Southern and Thameslink rail services. I will continue to push this issues as the current disruption is completely unacceptable.
Thursday June 16th: Wonderful to attend Maidenbower Junior School to answer questions from year 6 students - topics included educational tests and the EU referendum. Brilliant to see such interest from our younger students.
Great to see England win their second Group B match against Wales (apologies to my Welsh constituents!)
Friday June 17th: It was a privilege to officially open the new iHub at Crawley’s Onsite Support construction supplies. Onsite are a good local employer and economic contributor.
Henry Smith MP