Education (Careers Guidance in Schools) Bill - Second Reading Friday, 10 September, 2021 This is a transcript of my opening speech from the second reading of my Education (Careers Guidance in Schools) Bill: I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. When my name was first pulled out of the private Members’ Bill ballot, I was presented with a wonderful surprise and a rare opportunity—a chance to take forward real and meaningful change on a matter that is very close to my... Speeches in Parliament
My Contribution to the West Cumbria Mining Planning Inquiry 6th September 2021 Good afternoon. I join you today as the Member of Parliament for Workington, the neighbouring constituency to Copeland, the border of which less than 5 miles... Speeches
Letter to Chief Constable on Unauthorised Encampments 1st September 2021 I am disappointed in the Cumbria Police response to unauthorised traveller encampments across the Workington constituency. I receive regular complaints from... Local News
Ashfield Unauthorised Encampment Statement 30th August 2021 This weekend I have had a significant amount of correspondence in relation to a new unauthorised traveller encampment adjacent the children’s play area in... Local News
Mark Jenkinson's politics column (August 2021) 21st August 2021 I have spent the summer recess travelling around the constituency. I have attended a number of surgeries in villages and also in more rural areas. I have... Opinions
Mark Jenkinson MP welcomes summer school funding 8th August 2021 Mark Jenkinson MP has welcomed the announcement that Netherhall School, Solway Community School, St Joseph's Catholic High School, and Workington Academy, are... Local News
Apprentices take on Workington MP's environmental challenge 28th July 2021 A group of engineering apprentices have been using their newly acquired skills for the good of the local community. Apprentices at Gen2, Cumbria’s leading... Local News
Mark Jenkinson MP helps tackle scourge of Himalayan Balsam 27th July 2021 Mark Jenkinson MP met with Raegan Blacker from Workington Nature Partnership, and Kevin Kerrigan, Programme Director for Workington for Allerdale Borough... Local News
Next Steps For Unitary Council in Cumbria 22nd July 2021 Cumbria has taken an important step forward with plans for a new unitary council, following approval from Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick. The plans... Local News
Local Government Reform - Let’s Seize the Opportunity 22nd July 2021 In 2019, every Allerdale Conservative councillor stood on a manifesto commitment to seek a solution to Cumbria’s ‘unitary question’. As Deputy Leader of... Articles
