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Sir Mark Hendrick
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Official portrait, 2020
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| Member of Parliament for Preston |
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| Assumed office 23 November 2000 |
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| Preceded by | Audrey Wise |
| Majority | 5,291 (13.2%) |
| Member of the European Parliament for Lancashire Central |
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| In office 9 June 1994 – 10 June 1999 |
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| Member of Salford City Council for Weaste and Seedley |
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| In office 7 May 1987 – 9 June 1994 |
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| Born | 2 November 1958 Salford, Lancashire, England |
| Political party | Labour Co-op |
| Education | Salford Grammar School Buile Hill High School |
| Alma mater | Liverpool Polytechnic (BSc) University of Manchester (MSc) |
Sir Mark Phillip Hendrick (born 2 November 1958) is a British politician from the Labour and Co-operative party. He has been a Member of Parliament (MP) for Preston since the year 2000. Before becoming an MP, Sir Mark was a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for Lancashire Central from 1994 to 1999.
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Early Life and Education
Mark Hendrick was born on 2 November 1958 in Salford, England. His family background includes both British and Somali heritage. His father worked in the timber industry.
School and University
Mark Hendrick attended Salford Grammar School and Buile Hill High School. After school, he went to Liverpool Polytechnic (which is now Liverpool John Moores University). There, he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He also studied at the University of Manchester, where he received a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Computer Science. Mark Hendrick is also a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and holds a teaching qualification called a Certificate in Education (CEd).
Political Career
Before becoming a Member of Parliament, Mark Hendrick worked as a lecturer and was involved in local government.
Early Career and Local Politics
In 1990, Mark Hendrick started working at Stockport College. He taught digital electronics and software design for four years.
From 1984 to 1994, he was the Secretary of the Salford Co-operative Party. In 1987, he was elected as a councillor for the City of Salford Council, serving for eight years. A councillor is someone elected to represent a local area on a city or town council. He also led the Eccles Constituency Labour Party from 1990 to 1994.
Representing Europe
In 1994, Mark Hendrick was elected to the European Parliament. He represented the area of Lancashire Central. He served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for five years. An MEP helps make laws and decisions for the European Union. He did not win re-election in 1999.
Serving in Parliament
Mark Hendrick became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Preston in 2000. An MP represents their local area in the UK Parliament, helping to make laws and discuss important issues.
First Elections as MP
He won the election in Preston in 2000 with 45.7% of the votes. He was re-elected in the 2001 general election, getting even more votes (57%).
Key Achievements for Preston
In 2002, Mark Hendrick successfully campaigned for the National Football Museum in Preston to offer free entry to the public. He also worked to get Preston officially recognized as a "City." This was granted in 2002 during the Queen's Golden Jubilee celebrations.
Re-elections and Roles
Mark Hendrick was re-elected as MP for Preston in the 2005, 2010, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2024 general elections.
From 2008 to 2020, he was part of the UK team at the Organization for Security and Co-Operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCEPA). This group works on security and cooperation across Europe.
From 2010 to 2012, he was the Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) China. This group helps build relationships between UK politicians and China.
He also served as an Opposition Assistant Whip for the Labour Party from 2010 to 2012. A whip helps make sure party members vote in line with the party's policies. After this, he joined the Foreign Affairs Select Committee from 2012 to 2017. This committee looks into the UK's relationships with other countries.
In 2018, Mark Hendrick was given the title of Knight Bachelor for his work in politics and Parliament. This means he is now known as "Sir Mark Hendrick."
From 2018 to 2023, he was a member of the International Trade Select Committee. This committee looked at how the UK trades with other countries. In June 2023, he was appointed to the Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee. This committee focuses on how the UK gets its energy and how to reduce carbon emissions.
