Labour and Co-operative Party MP for Preston.
Sir Mark Hendrick is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Preston, and has been an MP continually since 23 November 2000.
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Moments where the whip was free, or where Hendrick broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Third Reading | No | Freevs party |
| 3 Dec 2024 | Elections (proportional representation): Ten Minute Rule Motion | No | Freevs party |
| 29 Nov 2024 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading | No | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“The Kensington treaty is essential for rebuilding UK-German relations damaged by Brexit; defence and economic cooperation are paramount amid Russian threats and international insta…”
“Supports the clean industry bonus but seeks assurance that jobs benefit fossil fuel-dependent communities and that displaced workers receive transition support.”
“Called for legal definition of technology-facilitated abuse, mandatory police training nationwide, modernised legislation (Computer Misuse Act 1990), and government facilitation of…”
Bluesky is the only social platform we ingest at the row level. The strip below is computed by classifying each post for substance (vs reposts, social mentions, scheduling) and then by tone (critical / measured / supportive) per target.
| When | Topic | Tone | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May | Local Government | celebratory | “The Ribbleton Pride in Place Programme in #Preston is moving at pace now. If you are interested in joining the Board, please visit: www.ribbletonpip.org/join-t…” |
Hendrick holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 28 | 31.5% |
| Home Office | 16 | 18.0% |
| Department for Transport | 9 | 10.1% |
| Department for Education | 6 | 6.7% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 5 | 5.6% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 5 | 5.6% |
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 5 | 5.6% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 5 | 5.6% |
What steps his Department is taking to strengthen regulations on biomass energy production and waste incineration companies, including to ensure the sector takes responsibility for reducing its carbon emissions.
Biomass electricity generators receiving support must comply with strict sustainability criteria covering supply chain greenhouse gas emissions. The government is developing a cross-sector biomass sustainability framework to further strengt…read full →
If she will make it her policy to expedite the processing of asylum claims of Afghan nationals who (a) served with and (b) assisted British troops in the Afghanistan war.
Every asylum claim admitted to the UK asylum system is carefully considered on its individual merits, in line with published policies. There are clear processes in place for prioritising asylum claims on the basis of vulnerability in line w…read full →
Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking steps to prevent and restrict social media sites from being used for child sex trafficking activity.
Child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) is an abhorrent and serious crime and tackling it online is an absolute priority for this Government. The Online Safety Act places its strongest protections around children, imposing robust legal d…read full →
What assessment he has made of trends in the level of rollout of heat pumps by boiler manufacturers.
UK heat pump sales hit a record high in 2025, and the government expects to see continued growth over the coming years. Manufacturers of a range of heating technologies, including fossil fuel boilers, are among the leading players in this g…read full →
The Football League Ltd 22 March 2026 |
(1) UK-Japan 21st Century Group (2) APPG Japan Name of donor: (1) UK-Japan 21st Century Group (2) APPG Japan
Address of donor: (1) 13/14 Cornwall Terrace, London NW1 4QP (2) House of C… |
Source · Members API · Last amended 29 Apr 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 210,002 | 71.0% |
| Accommodation | 34,804 | 11.8% |
| Office Costs | 27,837 | 9.4% |
| Staff Travel | 9,884 | 3.3% |
| MP Travel | 9,342 | 3.2% |
| Total · 207 claims | 295,886 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Hendrick on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Preston | 14,006 | 35.0% | Won |
| 2019 | Preston | 20,870 | 61.8% | Won |
| 2017 | Preston | 24,210 | 68.0% | Won |
| 2015 | Preston | 18,755 | 56.0% | Won |
| 2010 | Preston | 15,668 | 48.2% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark HendrickWON | Lab | 14,006 | 35.0 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Preston →