*** Just announced - Local Police Officer Numbers Update *** Thursday, 26 January, 2023 The Conservative Government is delivering on its commitment to recruit 20,000 new police officers. Since 2019, an additional 16,753 officers have been recruited, helping to pursue criminals, keep neighbourhoods safe, and reassure the law-abiding majority. The extra 16,753 police officers recruited nationally includes 231 additional officers for West Mercia Police. The total number of officers is... ArticlesLocal News
Supporting the Campaign to end Cervical Cancer 25th January 2023 Today in Parliament I met with Sam Dixon, Chief Executive of the charity Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust, to mark Cervical Cancer Prevention Week and to support the... ArticlesLocal News
Mark Attends 'Open Doors' Event in Support of Persecuted Christians Worldwide 19th January 2023 Mark attended the Open Doors 2023 World Watch List event in Parliament to support their work in highlighting the persecution of Christians worldwide. According... ArticlesLocal News
Mark Calls on Ministers to Protect Cash Payments 18th January 2023 Mark has welcomed confirmation from Ministers that people can still pay by cash or cheque for services provided by Government departments and agencies. He... ArticlesWestminster News
Mark Supports £22 million RAF Museum Cosford Expansion Plans 6th January 2023 Mark has given his support to proposals to expand RAF Museum Cosford and invest more than £22 million in The Wrekin constituency and Shropshire. He met with RAF... ArticlesLocal News
Support for local pubs, breweries and distilleries 13th December 2022 In a parliamentary question, I asked the Business Ministers what action they are taking to support these important businesses in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin... ArticlesLocal News
Mark Opens New Gigabit Broadband Project in Horton, Telford 3rd December 2022 On Saturday 3 December – Small Business Saturday – Mark joined local residents for the opening of a new broadband scheme in rural Horton. The gigabit full fibre... ArticlesLocal News
Mark Discusses Support for Disabled People with Disability Rights UK on International Day of Persons with Disabilities 1st December 2022 Today in Parliament, Mark joined Disability Rights UK CEO Kamran Malik to commemorate the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Held on... Articles
Mark Recognises Shropshire Growers' Contribution to UK Cider Industry 3rd November 2022 Today in Parliament, Mark joined representatives from the National Association of Cider Makers at their reception in Parliament. Although Shropshire is not home... ArticlesWestminster News
Mark Welcomes Clarity from Ministers on Energy Bill Support for Tenants 28th October 2022 Mark has welcomed confirmation from Ministers that landlords who receive energy bill support for a property they are renting out will be legally required to... ArticlesLocal News
