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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. He is a member of the Labour and Co-operative political party. Since 2000, he has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Preston. Before becoming an MP, Mark Hendrick was a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for Lancashire Central from 1994 to 1999.
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Mark Hendrick's Early Life and Education
Mark Hendrick was born in Salford, England, on 2 November 1958. His family background includes both British and Somali heritage. His father worked in the timber industry.
Mark attended Salford Grammar School and Buile Hill High School. He then went to Liverpool Polytechnic (now called Liverpool John Moores University). There, he earned a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He also received a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Manchester. Mark Hendrick is also a qualified engineer and a certified teacher.
Mark Hendrick's Career Journey
In 1990, Mark Hendrick began working at Stockport College. For four years, he taught subjects like digital electronics and software design.
Local Government Work
From 1984 to 1994, Mark Hendrick was the Secretary of the Salford Co-operative Party. In 1987, he was elected as a councillor for the City of Salford Council. A councillor is someone elected to represent a local area on a city or county council. He served in this role for eight years. He also led the Eccles Constituency Labour Party from 1990 to 1994.
Serving in the European Parliament
In the 1994 European Parliament Election, Mark Hendrick was elected to the European Parliament. He represented the area of Lancashire Central. A Member of the European Parliament (MEP) helps make laws and decisions for the countries in Europe that are part of the European Union. He served as an MEP for five years. He did not win re-election in the 1999 election.
Mark Hendrick's Work in Parliament
Mark Hendrick became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Preston in a special election called a by-election in 2000. He won with 45.7% of the votes. An MP represents their local area in the UK Parliament, helping to make laws and speak for their community.
Key Achievements as an MP
In 2002, Mark Hendrick successfully worked to make the National Football Museum free for everyone to visit. At that time, the museum was located in Preston. He also campaigned for Preston to be given "City Status," which means it became officially recognized as a city. This happened in 2002 during the Queen's Golden Jubilee.
Re-elections and Roles
Mark Hendrick has been re-elected as the MP for Preston many times. He won again in the 2001, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2024 general elections.
From 2008 to 2020, he was part of the UK team for the Organization for Security and Co-Operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCEPA). This group works to improve security and cooperation between countries.
From 2010 to 2012, he led 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 from 2010 to 2012. This role involves helping to organize votes and ensure party members attend important debates. Later, 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. This is an honour given by the King or Queen for important public service.
From 2018 to 2023, he was a member of the International Trade Select Committee. This committee examined how the UK trades with other countries. Since June 2023, he has been part of the Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee. This committee focuses on how the UK gets its energy and how to reduce carbon emissions.
