 About Mark
Mark spent most of his childhood growing up in neighbouring Herefordshire and knows the county of Shropshire well. In fact, part of his constituency falls within the diocese of Hereford. Mark has lived within The Wrekin constituency for several years.
He has represented the new Wrekin parliamentary seat since the May 2005 general election.
Mark is very active as a constituency MP leading several local high profile campaigns. He is also active in Parliament serving on a range of committees including the Work & Pensions Select Committee and the Welsh Affairs Select Committee . He also served on the Environmental Audit Select Committee between 2005-07.
Mark is also Joint Secretary of the Conservative Foreign Affairs Committee and Secretary of the Conservative Defence Committee. He is also Secretary of the All Party Group for Conservation and Wildlife.
He enjoys taking long walks with the family miniature schnauzers 'Pebbles' and 'Dillon' ; watching cricket, skiing . He is a member of the Miniature Schnauzer Club of Great Britain.
You can read more about Mark at: www.markpritchard.com
Mark’s Experience
Mark brings a wealth of political and local government experience to the Wrekin having served as a councillor on two councils – on a unitary and borough council, respectively. He was also elected to the National Board of the Conservative Councillors Association (CCA) in 2000.
He is committed to local democracy and is leading the local campaign to prevent regional government being introduced to Shropshire, commenting, "Labour's plans for regional government will just take more power away from local people, will increase bureaucracy and will centralise decision making even further. Local decisions should be made by local and accountable people - not in a town in another County.
Mark's current campaigns also include his: 'Save Our Services' hospital campaign; 'Stop the Closures' post office campaign; and a campaign to stop open cast mining near Wellington.
Mark has a particular interest in defence, rural issues; foreign affairs; standing up for British culture, heritage and traditions; and animal welfare issues .
Contact Mark
The Wrekin Conservatives site will provide you with:
- news about the work of Conservatives in the Wrekin area
- a diary of events offered by Wrekin Conservatives
- a list of our officers and contacts
- links to local sources of information
- and a means of contacting us to let us know your views and how to become a member
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