Prime Minister avoids tough questions over BAE February 21, 2012
Mark has expressed his disappointment that the Prime Minister invited only four of the six local Lancashire MPs to discuss French firm Dassualt bein... [MORE]
Proud Prestonian Interview February 21, 2012
Mark was interviewed by BBC Radio Lancashire for part of their Proud Prestonian series.
Every day in 2012 a short interview will be broadcas... [MORE]
Bands Wanted! February 20, 2012
Mark has signed up to the 2012 Rock the House competition and is looking for Preston bands and solo artists to get involved.
Successful nominees wi... [MORE]
Unemployment at highest rate since 1995 February 15, 2012
The number of people unemployed in Preston has risen again after statistics were published by the House of Commons Library and the Office of Na... [MORE]
Mark keeps up pressure on Home Secretary February 14, 2012
Mark is continuing to push for answers from the Home Secretary Theresa May and the Police Minister Nick Herbert after they were unable to confirm th... [MORE]
Mark tours Preston College February 13, 2012
Mark toured Preston College and had the opportunity to meet with students and staff and see the work they are doing.
Mark was shown various cl... [MORE]
Mark questions Prime Minister February 09, 2012
At Prime Ministers Questions Mark demanded answers from David Cameron after the decision by the Indian Government that French defence company D... [MORE]
Mark presents cheque to Preston Trampolining Club February 09, 2012
Mark recently presented a cheque of £50,000 on behalf of Sport England to Preston Trampolining club. The money will be used to build new chang... [MORE]
Mark concern at drop in frontline police numbers February 08, 2012
Official figures have shown a drop in frontline police numbers in Lancashire. By the end of March 499 police officers will have gone and by 2015 som... [MORE]
Mark visits Salvation Army February 06, 2012
Mark recently visited the Salvation Army on Harrington Street to discuss the services offered by the local branch with Major Carole Babstock an... [MORE]
Mark interviewed by British Forces Broadcasting Services February 02, 2012
Mark was interviewed by the British Forces Broadcasting Services - which broadcasts to all serving men and women across the world - after the a... [MORE]
Concern at BAE loss to French firm February 01, 2012
Mark has expressed his disappointment at today’s news that French firm Dassault is the preferred partner for the Indian Government for fighter... [MORE]
Government removes funding to help victims of discrimination January 27, 2012
Mark is urging the Government to rethink its decision to cut funding from a local charity that provides a free service to victims of discrimination.... [MORE]
Mark warns of a "Lost Generation" January 27, 2012
Mark has warned of a "lost generation" after unemployment statistics for Preston were published by the House of Commons Library and the Office of Na... [MORE]
Transplant 2013 January 27, 2012
Mark is working in partnership with Lancashire Teaching Hospital in Preston to help increase the numbers of people from minority ethnic groups on th... [MORE]
Mark meets Economic Students at Cardinal Newman College January 23, 2012
Mark recently met with Economic Students from Cardinal Newman College. Students asked questions on a variety of topics including the European debt... [MORE]
Donate Christmas Food To Help People Receiving Food Parcels in Preston December 13, 2011
The Salvation Army on Harrington Street, Preston are currently putting together food packs to be distributed to people and families throughout Prest... [MORE]
Mark adds his support to Campaign to stop Remploy Factory Closures November 04, 2011
Mark recently met with GMB Union Members and Remploy Representatives to support their campaign to save the Preston factory from closure.&n... [MORE]
Mark visits A4e Work training Programme October 31, 2011
On Friday 21st October Mark visited the A4e work programme, which is based within the Unicentre on Lord Street. Mark was able to observe ... [MORE]
Mark leads debate in Parliament on BAE job losses October 28, 2011
On Thursday, 27th October, Mark led a debate on BAE job losses in Lancashire following the recent announcement that they plan to axe 1423 jobs at Wa... [MORE]
Mark secures debate on BAE job losses in the House of Commons October 21, 2011
Mark has today secured a debate in the House of Commons to discuss BAE job losses in Lancashire. The move follows recent announcements by BAE t... [MORE]
Mark tables EDM on Anti-Slavery October 20, 2011
Mark tabled Early Day Motion 2257 in the House of Commons this week to mark the UK’s Anti-Slavery Day, which was on Tuesday, 18th October. Des... [MORE]
Mark calls Public Meeting to Keep Fishwick in Preston October 17, 2011
Mark has today called a public meeting to discuss the Boundary Commission’s recent proposal to move the Fishwick ward out of the Preston const... [MORE]
Mark is hopeful for improved City Centre plans September 15, 2011
Mark has added his support to local business leaders who have joined the drive to the ‘Support Our Shops’ campaign to help High Street b... [MORE]
Mark lends his support to Lifesaver Appeal August 17, 2011
Mark has put his weight behind the Royal Preston Hospital and LEP’s Lifesaver Appeal to raise half a million pounds for a new CT scanner. ... [MORE]
MP Plea for stem cell donors August 03, 2011
Mark is calling for young men in Preston to do something special and join the Anthony Nolan stem cell register. He has joined other polit... [MORE]
Mark calls for more IVF treatment for infertile couples in Preston July 25, 2011
Mark has called on the local Primary Care Trust (PCT) to provide sufficient IVF treatment for infertile couples in Preston.
Following th... [MORE]
Mark speaks up about Shisha in Parliament July 20, 2011
Mark spoke during the Summer Adjournment debate on Tuesday 19th July 2011 about the health effects of Shisha Smoking following an Early Day Motion (... [MORE]
Mark secures Adjournment Debate on Shisha Smoking July 13, 2011
Mark has secured an Adjournment Debate in the House of Commons on Tuesday 19th July 2011 to debate the impact on health from Shisha Smoking.&n... [MORE]
Mark tables EDM on the Health effects of Shisha Smoking July 05, 2011
Mark has tabled an Early Day Motion (EDM) in the House of Commons on the issue of Shisha Smoking.
The Early Day Motion entitled 'Health Effect... [MORE]
'Open Wide' Mark to officially open Deepdale Dental Centre June 29, 2011
Mark is due to officially open Deepdale Dental Centre, in celebration of its first year of operation, at a grand opening ceremony on Frida... [MORE]
Preston's Pubs in Paint Competition June 24, 2011
Mark is lending his support to a competition for Pubs in Preston to win a free makeover from trade paint brand Glidden Trade. Following on fro... [MORE]
Mark welcomes 'Noddle' - Free Credit Reports for all! June 22, 2011
Mark has today welcomed a new free credit report service being launched by credit reference agency Callcredit called ‘Noddle’.
Noddle i... [MORE]
Mark tables Early Day Motion on Slavery and Human Trafficking June 16, 2011
Mark Hendrick, Labour & Co-operative Member of Parliament for Preston, has tabled an Early Day Motion (EDM) in the House of Commons on the issue... [MORE]
Mark organises anti-slavery event in Parliament with Harriet Harman MP June 16, 2011
Mark organised an event in Parliament on Tuesday 7th June 2011 that celebrated the achievements of the Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Sl... [MORE]
Preston Women receive prestigious Fusion Award May 25, 2011
Two local women from Preston, Rabiya Ahmed and Safiya Hussain, were honoured at the Fusion Awards on Saturday 21st May 2011. Preston MP Mark H... [MORE]
Mark raises concern about Tax Credit Office jobs in Preston April 27, 2011
Mark has raised concerns with Minister for Welfare Reform, Lord Freud, about the potential job losses at the Preston Tax Credit Office when Tax Cred... [MORE]
Mark Selects local rock band 'She Wears Teeth' to nominate for Parliamentary music competition April 06, 2011
Mark has today announced that he has selected local rock band ‘She Wears Teeth’ to represent the Preston constituency in the upcoming Pa... [MORE]
Hendrick backs Dragons Den Tenner Tycoon Campaign March 11, 2011
Mark has announced his support for a scheme that sees school children encouraged to start a business with just £10 each, in the biggest ever &... [MORE]
Mark launches 'Rock The Week' Music Competition March 04, 2011
Mark is inviting applications from musicians and live music venues from Preston following the launch of ‘Rock The House’, a national mus... [MORE]
Hendrick backs Fair Fuel UK February 17, 2011
Mark is backing Fair Fuel UK – the national campaign for fair fuel prices in the UK led by Quentin Willson.
Rocketing fuel prices have seriou... [MORE]
Mark to headline Anti-Coalition Public rally February 11, 2011
Mark will be key speaker at an organised public rally on Preston Flag Market on Saturday 12th February, speaking out against the level of cuts being... [MORE]
Mark is set to view new Nature Site February 02, 2011
Mark has been invited by The Wildlife Trust to view the transformed Brockholes Wetland and Woodland Nature Reserve near Preston on Friday 4th Februa... [MORE]
Mark urges local primary schools to enter Make IT Happy competition January 28, 2011
Mark is encouraging local primary schools in his Preston to enter into the Make IT Happy competition; a UK-wide technology challenge for primary sch... [MORE]
Mark tests School Dinners at Holy Family Catholic Primary School December 12, 2010
Mark will be joining pupils at Holy Family Catholic Primary School on Friday 12th November 2010 as part of National School Meals Week (NSMW) which... [MORE]
Mark secures Adjournment Debate on Mental Health Services in Lancashire December 06, 2010
Mark has secured an Adjournment Debate on Wednesday (8th December) to question the Minister of State for Care Services, Paul Burstow MP about &lsquo... [MORE]
Mark puts his Brakes on for Road Safety Week November 24, 2010
Mark is supporting Road Safety Week 2010 (22 – 28 November), organised by the charity Brake, and appealing to drivers in the area to slow down... [MORE]
Mark answers questions from Frenchwood School Pupils January 22, 2010
Mark is to pay a visit to Frenchwood Community Primary School on Friday afternoon (22nd January) to talk to a class of Year 6 pupils about politics ... [MORE]