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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, 2022


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 23, 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 17, 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 12, 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 9, 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 5, 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...
Nov 4, 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...
Oct 19, 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 10, 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...
Sep 8, 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...
Jul 19, 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 16, 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...
Jun 14, 2021


Make Covid Memorial 'Wall of Hearts' permanent
I have joined a cross-party group of MPs, Peers and Mayors to write to the Prime Minister urging him to support the campaign for the...
Jun 14, 2021


Rising covid rates and the pressures on local hospitals
I was questioned on BBC Newsnight yesterday about the rising rates of Covid infections in Preston and the impact on local hospitals. As...
Jun 9, 2021


Sir Mark joins call to ensure access to milk in Preston schools and nurseries.
Sir Mark Hendrick has joined the School and Nursery Milk Alliance, the leading body representing organisations from the dairy, health...
May 21, 2021


Sir Mark's statement on recent events in Palestine
Sir Mark was invited to a rally and march organised by campaigners 'Preston for Palestine' to raise awareness of recent events in Gaza...
May 21, 2021


Sir Mark has second Covid vaccine and urges people to get theirs
Sir Mark Hendrick urges his Preston constituents and particularly people from the BAME community to book an appointment when they are...
May 10, 2021


Sir Mark raises concerns about Palestinians in Sheikh Jarrah
Sir Mark has voiced his outrage about what is happening at Al Aqsa Mosque and the forced eviction of Palestinians in Sheikh Jarrah. He...
May 10, 2021


Mark urges voters to sign up for postal voting ahead of local elections
Sir Mark is urging tens of thousands of young people to vote by post this year for the upcoming local City, Council and Police and Crime...
Apr 15, 2021
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