Freedom of Speech, Offence, and the Lost Art of Grown-Up Debate Monday, 12 January, 2026 Freedom of speech isn’t some abstract, academic concept that only lawyers and philosophers argue about. It’s something we all rely on every single day, often without realising it. Whether it’s a frank conversation in the pub, a heated exchange at a public meeting, or a robust discussion in a political setting, the ability to speak openly is the foundation of any confident, democratic society. Yet... Local News
In Our Hour of Need, Cometh the Man, But It’s Definitely Not Nigel Farage 15th June 2025 Reform UK finds itself at a political crossroads, or perhaps more accurately, broken down at the side of the road with the hazard lights blinking and Nigel... Local News
SMR's a big step forward for the East Midlands 11th June 2025 Small Modular Nuclear Reactors, A Big Step Forward I’ve long been an advocate of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and it’s something we should have committed to... Local News
Why I’m Opposed to the Hugglescote ‘Reccy’ Housing Application 5th June 2025 An application has been submitted to build 54 new affordable homes on the farmer’s field next to Hugglescote Recreation Ground, and I want to be clear about why... Local News
Mental Health is Real and Help is Available 21st May 2025 I’ve seen what depression can do, up close. Family members, friends, comrades. Some of the strongest people I’ve ever known, brought to their knees by something... Local News
Craig Smith: Standing Firm as North West Leicestershire’s Sole Conservative County Councillor 3rd May 2025 Following Yesterday’s local elections results, I am honoured and humbled to have been re-elected as the County Councillor for Coalville North. I would like to... Local News
This Election Isn’t About Me Winning, It’s About Coalville Winning 22nd April 2025 Four years ago, I had the incredible honour of being elected as your County Councillor for Coalville North, the first and only Conservative ever to win this... Local News
Labour’s Steel Gamble Fails, And We’re All Paying the Price 12th April 2025 This week, the Government was forced to nationalise British Steel to prevent a total collapse of the industry. While this emergency move protects thousands of... Articles
"What's that Craig Smith ever done for Coalville?" 24th March 2025 "What Have I Actually Done?" Every election, like clockwork, a few people appear from the woodwork and ask, “But what have you actually done?”as if I’ve been... Local News
Local Businesses Must Step Up: The Power of Just Two Hours for a Cleaner Coalville 18th March 2025 It’s no secret that litter is an ongoing issue in our communities, but what if I told you that just two hours per year from local businesses could make a... Local News
