Mark introduces new Private Members Bill to protect and enhance Co-operatives and Mutuals
Sir Mark Hendrick, the Labour/Co-op MP for Preston, has today introduced a private members’ bill to update part of the law on...
Sir Mark Hendrick
Labour and Co-operative MP for Preston
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- May 20
Visit to Preston's Newest JobCentre
I was invited by DWP staff to visit their new Jobcentre, which is located in the Fishergate Centre in the space formally occupied by...
- May 17
Lack of government help against cost of living crisis branded a "national disgrace"
Preston's MP accused the government of total neglect before one minister suggested struggling people could work more hours or change...
- Apr 11
Support for World Parkinson's Day
Ahead of World Parkinson's Day on 11 April, I showed my support for the local Parkinson's community. Sadly, Parkinson’s is the fastest...
- Mar 4
Fairtrade Fortnight at St Stephen's School
I was invited by St Stephen's School pupils, Dahiru, Keita and William to attend their 'Going Cocoa' event during Fairtrade Fortnight....
- Feb 1
DfE fails to keep covid out of classrooms
After writing to the Education Secretary recently to raise my concerns about the lack of measures in place to prevent covid 19 spreading ...
- Jan 21
Revisiting Cardinal Newman College
I returned to Cardinal Newman College to speak to principal Nick Burnham about how the college dealt with the challenges that the...
- Jan 21
Recycling Lives
I was recently invited to visit the Recycling Lives' Recycling Park on Longridge Road to view their operations and discuss their ethos...
- Nov 23, 2021
National Lottery Funds available now to help Preston celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
New programmes and activity from The National Lottery Community Fund, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Arts Council England, Sport England...
- Nov 17, 2021
Protect Shopworkers from threat this Christmas
Usdaw survey reveals that nearly half of shopworkers are not confident that reporting abuse will make a difference Preston MP, Sir Mark...
- Nov 12, 2021
Get your Covid 19 booster jab as soon as you're called to
I've had my Covid19 booster vaccine today at the NHS vaccination centre in the City Centre. I strongly recommend if you've not had your...
- Nov 9, 2021
In Remembrance of our Lancashire Regiments
I was invited to plant a wooden Remembrance tribute on behalf of Preston as part of the Royal British Legions plan to mark its Centenary...
- Nov 5, 2021
Sir Marks speaks to School Council hopefuls at Christ the King High School
Sir Mark paid a visit to Christ the King Catholic High School on Friday 5th November to speak with pupil candidates, ahead of their...
- Nov 4, 2021
A very Happy Diwali!
Last year Diwali celebrations were held virtually due to lockdown restrictions. I hope this year, people in Preston are able to...
- Oct 19, 2021
Call to help Afghans stuck in 'third countries' to the UK
Before the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan in August this year, I was unaware of quite how many of my constituents were of Afghan origin...
- Sep 10, 2021
Granada Debate: Sir Mark blasts £20 Universal Credit cut as 'inhumane'.
Image Credit: ITV News During the September edition of The Granada Debate, Sir Mark was interviewed by political correspondent Lise...
- Sep 8, 2021
'Unfair and lacking imagination': Boris Johnson's planned National Insurance hike blasted by MP'
Preston MP Sir Mark Hendrick today hit back at the Government announcement of a planned National Insurance rise to pay for social and...
- Jul 19, 2021
Eid-Ul-Adha Mubarak
A very happy Eid-Ul-Adha to my Muslim friends and constituents celebrating on 20th and 21st July in Preston. I wish all those...
- Jun 16, 2021
Make Football Fair Game
I spoke about the pressing need for football governance and an independent regulator during a Westminster Hall debate on 14th June 2021....
- Jun 14, 2021
Free Books for Moor Nook School
Stock Image I am pleased to announce that I have nominated Moor Nook Primary School, Preston to receive £100 worth of National Book...