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 Pritchard MP asked the Minister for Digital Infrastructure, Matt Warman MP, what the Government is doing to improve broadband connectivity in Shropshire.

As featured in today's Shropshire Star, Mark Pritchard MP has cautioned the Government about the use of quarantine and its potential impact on Shropshire's tourism leisure and tourism sector.

Mark said:

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 is supporting a campaign to secure more government support for garden centres and nurseries during the Covid-19 outbreak.

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 being alone in care homes or hospital, with no visitors and limited entertainment.

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 duration of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Today Mark joined members of the Ellerdine Village Hall Committee for the unveiling of the refurbished village hall.

Following his visit, Mark said:

Today in Parliament Mark met with Gillian Guy, CEO of the Citizens Advice Bureau.

Following the meeting, Mark said:

Today Mark met with the Chairman of the Shropshire Association of Local Councils and Peter Nutting, Leader of Shropshire Council, to discuss a range of issues affecting Telford and Wrekin.