MP for Preston
“Centrist, highly loyal Labour MP for Preston with a long parliamentary record and occasional rebellion on European trade issues.”
Sir Mark Hendrick is a long‑serving Labour and Co‑operative MP for Preston, first elected in 2000. He has served on a wide range of parliamentary committees, including the Panel of Chairs and the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, reflecting a broad interest in governance and domestic policy.
He has perfect party loyalty (100%) and an attendance rate of 56%, above the party average of 33%. He has two recorded rebel votes. His voting shows general support for NHS funding and Universal Credit, and a tendency to oppose tighter immigration controls. On bus services regulation, VAT changes, asylum, transgender rights and trade union powers his votes are mixed, indicating pragmatic centrism. Notable rebellions include voting AYE on George Eustice's motion H (EFTA and EEA) in 2019 against the party line, and voting NO on Cross-Border Trade Resolution: Amendment (e) in 2017 when the party voted the opposite.
Generated 21 February 2026
How this MP participates in parliamentary votes. These numbers describe activity, not effectiveness.
How often this MP votes
Labour (Co-op) average: 33%
The percentage of parliamentary votes (divisions) this MP participated in. MPs may miss votes for legitimate reasons including ministerial duties, constituency work, or illness.
How often this MP votes with their party
Labour (Co-op) average: 99%
Estimated from voting record, not self-declared. This is a simplified model — real politics is more complex than a single axis.
18 positions
Panel of Chairs
Jul 2024 - Nov 2025
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Jun 2023 - May 2024
Powers of Attorney Bill
Feb 2023 - Mar 2023
Electricity and Gas Transmission (Compensation) Bill
Jan 2023 - Jan 2023
Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies Bill
Nov 2022 - Nov 2022
Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill
Sept 2022 - Oct 2022
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Panel of Chairs
Parliamentary role · 30 Jul 2024
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee
Parliamentary role · 12 Jun 2023
Powers of Attorney Bill
Parliamentary role · 22 Feb 2023
Electricity and Gas Transmission (Compensation) Bill
Parliamentary role · 18 Jan 2023
Co-operatives, Mutuals and Friendly Societies Bill
Parliamentary role · 23 Nov 2022
Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill
Parliamentary role · 7 Sept 2022
European Statutory Instruments Committee
Parliamentary role · 27 Jun 2022
Committees on Arms Export Controls
Parliamentary role · 6 Jul 2020
Panel of Chairs
Parliamentary role · 23 Mar 2020
International Trade Committee
Parliamentary role · 2 Mar 2020
International Trade Committee
Parliamentary role · 2 Jul 2018
Foreign Affairs Sub-Committee
Parliamentary role · 5 Jan 2016
Foreign Affairs Committee
Parliamentary role · 8 Jul 2015
High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill (Commons)
Parliamentary role · 7 Jul 2015
Foreign Affairs Committee
Parliamentary role · 18 Jun 2012
The percentage of votes where this MP voted the same way as the majority of their party. High loyalty is typical; most MPs vote with their party on most issues.
Rebel votes
Times this MP voted differently from the majority of their party. This can reflect independent judgement, but context matters — some rebel votes are on procedural matters, others on major policy.
