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Mark Speaks In Support of Covert Human Intelligence Sources Bill

Tuesday, 6 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 (CHIS) - or agents - provide invaluable information to assist our security and intelligence agencies in their investigations and play a critical role in identifying and disrupting terrorist plots. The CHIS Bill provides an explicit power for...

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...

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...

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...

Mark Pritchard MP Princess Royal Hospital

£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...

Eat Out To Help Out Final Figures Wrekin

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...

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...

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...

Mark Welcomes £880,000 Grant for Telford College

21st August 2020

Mark Pritchard MP has welcomed the announcement that Telford College will benefit from £880,831 to upgrade its facilities. Telford College in The Wrekin...

Mark Backs Campaign to Support Local Non-League Football Clubs

21st August 2020

Wrekin MP, Mark Pritchard, is supporting a new campaign to allow fans of non-league football clubs to attend matches. Mr Pritchard has added his name to a...