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 Welcomes New Support For Dairy Farmers 6th May 2020 Mark Pritchard MP has welcomed the new support offered by the Government to dairy farmers in Shropshire and across the country whose businesses have been... Articles
Mark Pritchard MP calls for International Effort to Defeat Covid-19 6th May 2020 Today in Parliament Mark Pritchard MP asked the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, to update the House of Commons on how the UK is... Articles
Mark Calls for Re-opening of Garden Centres at PMQs 29th April 2020 The horticultural sector is vital to Shropshire's economy and employs thousands of people. Today in Parliament Mark Pritchard MP asked the First Secretary of... ArticlesSpeeches in Parliament
Mark calls for Extra Support for Garden Centres 28th April 2020 Mark is supporting a campaign to secure more government support for garden centres and nurseries during the Covid-19 outbreak. Mr Pritchard has added his name... Local News
NEW BOUNCE BACK LOANS FOR BUSINESSES 27th April 2020 The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced the following extra support for UK businesses: 1. Loans worth 25% of turnover, up to £50,000 2. Government paying... Articles
Mark Backs Kindle Campaign to Fight Loneliness 24th April 2020 The Coronavirus crisis has many people isolated and cut off from friends and family. While it can be tough to stay at home all day, for many people it can mean... Local News
LATEST NEWS - Government Announces Support for Self-Employed 26th March 2020 • The Government will pay self-employed people across the whole UK who have been adversely affected by Coronavirus a grant worth 80 per cent of their average... Westminster News
Government to provide free parking for NHS and Social Care Staff 26th March 2020 The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care is giving immediate financial backing for all NHS trusts to provide free car parking to NHS staff for the... Local News
Mark Joins Ellerdine Village Hall Committee to Re-open Refurbished Hall 14th March 2020 Today Mark joined members of the Ellerdine Village Hall Committee for the unveiling of the refurbished village hall. Following his visit, Mark said:... Local News