Henry Smith: The defence sector has a vital role to play in levelling up – but needs Treasury support

In an industry where contracts last decades and companies make R&D decisions with a long-term view, a multi-year funding settlement is vital.

Henry Smith: Britain must show international leadership on wildlife and the environment

This isn’t just a green issue: cruel animal exploitation is seriously increasing the risk of future diseases jumping the species gap.

Henry Smith: Why our ancient counties need preserving

While Lancashire is in the main in Lancashire, Wigan is both in and not in, like a Schrödinger county cat.

Henry Smith: We must not lose momentum on supporting early years development

We need to train more teachers if the Government is to ensure that every child has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Henry Smith MP: We’re right to seek to curb EU benefit tourism

The Commission’s claims are misleading because in many cases claims made by foreign migrants are impossible to audit.