Mark Jenkinson Slams Labours Decision to Scrap Rural Council Support Monday, 9 December, 2024 Former Conservative MP and Deputy Council Leader, Mark Jenkinson, has expressed deep concern over a recent Labour Government announcement to abolish the Rural Services Delivery Grant (RSDG) from the 2025-26 financial year. The RSDG has been a lifeline for rural councils, helping them manage the higher costs of delivering essential services in sparsely populated areas. This year Cumberland Council... Local News
2024 Workington Skills Fair "Bigger and Better" 7th August 2023 MARK Jenkinson MP has confirmed his second Workington Skills Fair will take place early next year. The inaugural event in February hosted a wide variety of... Local News
Mark Jenkinson MP Raises a Glass to Brexit Pub Boost 1st August 2023 Mark Jenkinson MP has welcomed cheaper pints in pubs across the Workington constituency as the consumer reaps the benefits of Brexit. From today (1st August)... Local News
Mark Jenkinson MP Hails His Most Successful Summer Surgery Tour 27th July 2023 MARK Jenkinson MP has hailed his third annual Summery Surgery Tour as his busiest and most successful yet. He said: “It has been a pleasure to meet so many... Local News
Summer Surgery Tour 2023 24th July 2023 Mark Jenkinson MP has today [Monday] kicked off his third Annual Surgery Tour. He said: "I am delighted to be hosting my third Annual Summer Surgery Tour... Local News
Mark Jenkinson MP Continues To Demand An End To #BinChaos 21st July 2023 MARK Jenkinson MP has blasted the leader of Cumberland Council for prolonging the bin strikes and heaping yet more misery on his constituents. Mr Jenkinson made... Local News
Mark Jenkinson MP Welcomes post-Brexit Trade Deal 18th July 2023 MARK Jenkinson MP has welcomed a major boost to businesses in the Workington constituency as the UK formally signs the biggest trade deal since Britain left the... Local News
Times & Star Column - 13th July 2023 13th July 2023 Julius Caesar famously said "the die is cast" when he crossed the Rubicon. Though he couldn't be sure of victory, he was determined to see his plan through... Local News
Increased Childcare Funding in Cumbria 11th July 2023 Mark Jenkinson MP has welcomed the news that childcare providers in Cumberland will receive a 6.8 per cent increase to their hourly childcare payments for... Articles
Confirmed Boundary Review - Penrith and Solway 28th June 2023 MARK Jenkinson MP has shared his thoughts on the redrawn boundaries for the Penrith and Solway constituency announced today. The final recommendation of the... Local News