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Transport is a major part of Crawley’s economy, not only because of the airport and wider aviation industry, but as a major logistics hub. I asked the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology about the work being done to develop sustainable transport technology, to safeguard the future of our local economy.
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As part of the debate on the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill, I set out why I could not vote for the bill, on the basis of the Chagossians’ right to self-determination.
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Shoppers and businesses in Crawley can expect to see more police patrols and local action this summer as part of a national crackdown on town centre crime. Labour MP for Crawley, Peter Lamb, has welcomed the initiative, which will see more officers on patrol during peak times to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour. This ‘blitz’…
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Residents have been raising with me concerns over Thames Water’s pollution of our waterways, rising water bills, and customer services for some time. Today I met with their senior management to try to get some answers.
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More than 170 hospices, including Crawley’s local hospice of St. Catherine’s, are set to benefit after the Government announced the release of an additional £75m of capital funding–the largest cash injection ever–to ensure patients can receive the highest quality end-of-life care in the best possible facilities. The announcement has been welcomed by Crawley’s local MP,…
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Crawley’s leisure and defence sectors look set to grow, benefiting from two landmark strategies to kickstart economic growth, drive investment, and support British businesses to thrive – both domestically and on the global stage. As part of its core mission to rebuild the economy, the Government is putting enterprise, innovation, and industry at the heart…
