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.
Farm Safety Week is intended to raise the awareness of physical safety as well as mental wellbeing for those working on far
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.
The Commission will ensure our high standards are upheld and our farmers are able seize new opportunities to export their goods abroad
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 Safer Streets Fund forms part of the Government’s concerted action to tackle crime, and aims
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.
Tourism is such an integral part of our Cumbrian economy and contributes to the social fabric of our county.
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.
As we emerge from lockdown, ‘a new norm
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.
The Best Small Shops Competition is open to
Today the next phase of the nation's recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic began. The Chancellor outlined several schemes to retain jobs following the furlough scheme, and to create new ones. For the hospitality and tourism sector there were VAT reductions to assist their cash flow and the
This Saturday I had the opportunity to speak to 11 local businesses that were reopening or planning to reopen following the easing of the Covid-19 restrictions for tourism, hospitality and leisure businesses. It was great to meet each of them, and talk about the issues they have faced, and the
Today I gave my maiden speech. A chance to promote the Workington constituency, from the foothills of Skiddaw to the Solway Coast and the ambitions we share. It was an opportunity to promote our proud history and potential that we have.
Yesterday Boris announced the start of the economic fightback against the impact of Covid-19. With a series of bold announcements across the nation for, hospital buildings, new and revitalised school buildings, and launching a High Street fightback.
