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MP Mark Jenkinson has welcomed the Eat Out To Help Out Scheme, which will give people in the Workington constituency up to 50 per cent off their bills in restaurants, cafes and pubs on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout August.   

Mark Jenkinson, MP for Workington constituency, is encouraging local charities and good causes to apply for funding from one of four trusts funded by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

Mark Jenkinson MP is delighted that MHCLG has announced the funding for a vertical farm, and the improvements to Bothel junction on the A595.

Government has committed £5.5 million to the vertical farm and £5 million to the improvements on Bothel junction.

WORKINGTON MP Mark Jenkinson wants to tackle HGV issues on a busy Cumbrian road as part of efforts to improve the lives of people living alongside the A596.

Mark has been in discussions with the Highways Authority, the Police and major businesses using the route.

Mark Jenkinson MP for Workington has visited Shaw Hill farm during Farm Safety Week to raise awareness of safety on farms for owners, employees and contractors whilst at work.

Mark has welcomed the formal launch of the new Trade and Agriculture Commission, unveiled by International Trade Secretary Liz Truss at an event in Whitehall today.

Mark has welcomed the announcement that Cumbria will receive £436,994 in extra funding as part of the Government’s £25 million Safer Streets Fund – delivering on a key Conservative manifesto commitment.

The 4th July is usually an important date in the diary for Americans, but this year, it is an important date for Britain too- leisure and tourism businesses are reopening.

I have been truly impressed by the resilience of my constituents of all ages during this pandemic and the way in which they have adapted their daily lives to comply with Government guidance to work together as a community to prevent our NHS being overwhelmed.

Mark Jenkinson MP is calling on Workington constituency’s small shopkeepers to enter the Best Small Shops Competition, celebrating the successes of small shops and the central role they play in their local community, particuarly in response to Covid- 19.