The Prime Minister has set out further changes to lockdown measures in England to enable people to see more of their friends and family, help businesses get back on their feet and get people back in their jobs.

In today's Shropshire Star, Mark has welcomed plans to reduce the 2 metre social distancing rule to help businesses in Shropshire.

Mark said:

Today in Parliament Mark praised the Government for contributing more than any other country to the search for a Covid-19 vaccine. Last week the Prime Minister hosted a global vaccine summit which raised an astonishing US$8.8 billion.

In the House of Commons today (3rd June) Mark Pritchard MP asked the Aviation Minister, Kelly Tolhurst MP, if the Government will consider adopting a flexible quarantine scheme rather than a blanket quarantine scheme.

Wrekin MP, Mark Pritchard, has welcomed the news that the Government is supporting five research centres which are carrying out research on mitochondrial disease.

Mark has spoken in a House of Commons debate on the Government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.  The full text of Mark's speech is below.

Today is Victory in Europe Day. 75 years on, we remember our people's long defiance against Hitler and Nazi aggression, leading to the victory of freedom that day. We will never forget it.

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 affected by the Covid-19 virus outbreak.

In response to the news, Mark said:

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 assisting international efforts to tackle Covid-19.

The horticultural sector is vital to Shropshire's economy and employs thousands of people.