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David speaking with residents next to a busy A1 junction

My latest statement on the A1

8 May, 2026

My latest statement on the A1, after old arguments are rehashed online by members of other political parties…

What’s not working in the Rural Economy?

20 April, 2026

The Labour Rural Research Group has opened a new investigation into the rural economy. What are your experiences of doing business in rural Northumberland? You can have your say in our consultation before 6th…

Your good news round up for North Northumberland

10 April, 2026

There’s so much great news happening – here is your good news round up for North Northumberland. This month we have an upgraded rural network mast – improving 4G for local businesses and communities.

Backing North Northumberland for Town of Culture

1 April, 2026

Backing North Northumberland for Town of CultureMy letter to Lisa Nandy, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, urging her to consider Alnwick, Amble, and Berwick’s submissions for UK Town of Culture 2028. UK…

David Smith MP talking to residents from Norham about A1 safety.

First Upgrades secured for A1 in over a decade

27 March, 2026

After a lot of hard work, I am delighted to welcome planned improvements to the A1, with our Labour Government confirming the first significant safety improvements to the road in over a decade.

£500k for Flood Defences – Budle Bay, Belford, Coquet

19 March, 2026

Government invests in North Northumberland Flood DefencesThe latest round of increased flood defence funding has invested half a million into North Northumberland: £345,000 for Coquet Estuary Re-Alignment £203,000 for Budle Bay Coastal Streams Habitat Works…