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 Chairs Debate on Debt Respite Scheme 7th October 2020 Today in Parliament Mark chaired the committee on the Government's new Debt Respite Scheme rules. The scheme gives eligible people who receive professional debt... Articles
Mark Speaks In Support of Covert Human Intelligence Sources Bill 6th October 2020 Last night in the House of Commons Mark spoke in support of the Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill. Covert Human Intelligence Sources... ArticlesLocal News
New NHS Test & Trace Site in The Wrekin 3rd October 2020 A new local Covid-19 test site is opening at the Harper Adams University (Harris Hall Overflow Car Park). This new site will make it easier for many people in... ArticlesLocal News
Mark Congratulates The Bridge Special School on Award Nomination 30th September 2020 Mark Pritchard MP has congratulated The Bridge Special School on being nominated for a Tes annual school award. The school, based in Telford, is one of 8... ArticlesLocal News
Telford & Wrekin and Shropshire Councils Receive £300K to Help End Rough Sleeping 22nd September 2020 The Government has confirmed which 274 councils across England will receive a share of a £91.5 million fund to provide emergency accommodation for rough... ArticlesLocal News
£6.3 million boost for Shropshire A&E 22nd September 2020 Mark Pritchard MP has welcomed news that The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has been awarded £6.3m by the Government to help prepare for increased... ArticlesLocal News
82 Local Businesses Benefit From 'Eat Out To Help Out' Scheme 6th September 2020 60,000 meals were claimed in The Wrekin constituency under the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme. 100 million meals were claimed across the UK, and almost... ArticlesLocal News
Health Secretary announces £500m fund to speed up Covid-19 testing 4th September 2020 Today, the Health Secretary has announced £500m of funding to trial new technologies that can speed up coronavirus testing. We have scaled up our testing... ArticlesLocal News
Mark Welcomes Almost £60m Support for Small Business in The Wrekin 27th August 2020 In response to the Covid-19 outbreak, the Government has provided an unprecedented package of support to self-employed workers and small businesses. Across The... ArticlesLocal News
