Sir Mark Hendrick MP
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Sir Mark Hendrick, Labour & Co-operative Member of Parliament for Preston
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In Preston, we have funded a youth strategy and a youth zone…even though it’s LCC’s job 🤦🏻♂️
Through Labour’s new Youth Guarantee, all 18-21 year-olds will be given the chance to be learning or earning. The Tories wrote off young people. Labour is helping them get on.
During this year’s #VolunteersWeek, members of my staff team attended the LACVS Funding Fair in #Preston and were able to offer Grantfinder searches to charities and community organisations. Many of these community based groups rely on volunteers who are vital in helping to…
Israel's siege is starving the people of Gaza. We have joined more than 100 aid and rights groups to demand action - before there is no one left to save. Read the full statement here: bit.ly/3GPCpAE
More than 100 aid agencies say 'mass starvation' is spreading across Gaza bbc.in/3TTQMa0
The Football Governance Bill has just passed its final stages in Parliament. Brilliant to join the team in the House of Lords tonight. This Labour Government have delivered an Independent Football Regulator to put fans back at the heart of the game ⚽️👇
Calling Women and Girls in Preston and Lancashire to fill in a ‘Safety of Women and Girls Survey’ commissioned by Lancashire Police & Crime Commissioner. @LancsPCC This is an opportunity for women and girls who live, work and travel in Lancashire to share your insights and…
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is offering a fund worth up to £5,000 for charities and voluntary organisations to tackle Violence Against Women And Girls. The fund is designed to support intervention projects that prevent violence, supports survivors, and…
Today is UN Charter Day marking 80 years since its signing in 1945. The UK retains a strong diplomatic presence as a permanent Security Council Member. As we take stock of the UN’s past successes and failures, we keep an eye on global events that continue to threaten the UN…
2016: Iran agrees to JCPOA deal limiting their nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief 2018: Trump tanks JCPOA because boohoo Obama 2025: Trump bombs Iran, risks all out war over nuclear program Iran only rebooted because he killed JCPOA He remains a master strategist.
Thrilled to see the new Foxton Centre at it’s Grand Opening event today. This Youth and Community Centre in Avenham, #Preston has benefited from £2m funding from the DCMS Youth Investment Fund and is a major milestone in the Foxton’s vision to create positive futures for…
Brexit is now widely seen for the disaster so many of us predicted. 56% think we made the wrong decision and 31% say it was right. Just 13% now view it as more of a success than a failure. 88% blame Johnson, 67% Farage. Tick tock. yougov.co.uk/politics/artic…
This week, my team have attended the official launch of The Prosper Partnership whose objective is to disrupt and clear the Serious and Organised Crime Groups in the New Hall Lane area of #Preston. The Police will work in partnership with local community groups, councils,…
Half a million Palestinians in Gaza are facing starvation. Yet they are being killed and injured as they try to get to Gaza Humanitarian Foundation sites. This is inhumane. I told the Security Council this morning we will keep pushing Israel to lift its blocks on UN aid access.
During the #SpendingReview today, the #Chancellor announced the biggest cash injection into social and affordable housing in 50 years. I’m pleased that housebuilding bids are already underway for #Preston. Rachel Reeves said: ‘A new affordable homes programme, in which I am…
Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir are responsible for inciting settler violence against Palestinian communities in the West Bank. We are holding them to account. 1/2
I remain deeply concerned about the abhorrent denial of humanitarian aid into #Gaza. Following the interception of the Madleen, a UK-flagged civilian ship carrying crucial aid into Gaza, I have written to the Foreign Secretary to request that the Government: -Uphold its freedom…
Eid Mubarak to all my Muslim constituents in #Preston, friends and colleagues. Wishing everyone celebrating today with their loved ones, a happy occasion full of joy and peace. A hearty congratulations and Hajj Mubarak to all those pilgrims who have successfully completed their…
TODAY: @CR_UK Cancer Awareness Roadshow will be coming to #Preston to talk to people about cancer. You can chat to a nurse, have a free health test and get handy leaflets. Visit the friendly CRUK team any time between 10am-4pm at Preston Market, 28 Market St, Preston PR1 2AR to:…
Reminder: This Thursday 29th May @CR_UK Cancer Awareness Roadshow will be coming to #Preston to talk to people about cancer. You can chat to a nurse, have a free health test and get handy leaflets. Visit the friendly CRUK team any time between 10am-4pm at Preston Market, 28…
It's #DementiaActionWeek, and I'm proud to stand with Alzheimer's Society in highlighting the importance of an early and accurate dementia diagnosis for people in #Preston. One in three people with dementia are living with the harsh realities of dementia every day, without a…
I’m pleased to share that on 29th May @CR_UK Cancer Awareness Roadshow will be coming to #Preston to talk to people about cancer. You can chat to a nurse, have a free health test and get handy leaflets. Visit the friendly CRUK team any time between 10am-4pm at Preston Market, 28…