Mark Meets Asthma + Lung UK Representatives in Parliament Tuesday, 19 November, 2024 Mark met representatives on Asthma + Lung UK in Parliament to hear about their new 'Mission for Lung Health'. They call for action to cut air pollution, faster diagnosis of respiratory conditions, and more money for lung health research. Respiratory diseases are England's third biggest killer, behind cancers and heart disease. The Government's target is for 100% of respiratory patients to be seen... ArticlesLocal News
Mark Supports The Summer Reading Challenge 2022 28th June 2022 Mark is encouraging all primary school children to take part in The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge 2022. The Challenge launches in England and Wales... ArticlesLocal News
Mark Welcomes Government Action to Help Farmers with Fertiliser Prices 23rd June 2022 Mark asked Ministers to update Parliament on when the Government's working group on fertilisers should report and what assessment has been made of the impact of... ArticlesLocal News
Mark Speaks in Parliamentary Debate on Solar Farms 8th June 2022 Today Mark spoke in a Westminster Hall debate about planning applications for solar farms on agricultural land. Mark has spoken out against inappropriate... ArticlesLocal News
Mark Visits Midlands Air Ambulance Cosford Base, Welcomes Expansion Plans 7th May 2022 Midlands Air Ambulance Charity saves lives every day of every week. I am delighted their new headquarters will open next year in The Wrekin constituency and... Local News
Mark Attends RAF Cosford Approbation Ceremony in Albrighton 7th May 2022 I was pleased to join local residents and local councillors on a lovely, sunny day in Albrighton to attend the Approbation Ceremony for RAF Cosford. Thank you... Local News
Mark Visits Ukraine Aid Base at Shifnal Town FC 6th May 2022 Today I visited the collection point for humanitarian aid for Ukraine, based at Shifnal Town FC. Thank you to everyone in Shifnal who has contributed to a huge... Local News
Mark Backs Plans to Upgrade Grassroots Football Facilities in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin 29th April 2022 This week I was delighted to meet with representatives of the FA, Premier League and Football Foundation to discuss plans to improve grassroots football... ArticlesLocal News
197 Extra Police Officers for West Mercia 29th April 2022 Mark Pritchard has welcomed the announcement that 197 police officers have been recruited in West Mercia since September 2019, bringing the total number of... ArticlesLocal News
Mark Wants Shropshire SMEs to Deliver Local Broadband Rollout 28th April 2022 This week I asked Ministers to commission Shropshire SMEs to roll out superfast broadband to rural areas where large providers do not operate. More than 220 of... ArticlesLocal News