I can understand that many people were concerned by the way in which this issue was being reported prior to any military action being undertaken. Some of that reporting was irresponsible, much of it inaccurate.

The UK uses an estimated 13 billion plastic drinks bottles a year. More than 3 billion of these are incinerated, sent to landfill or left to pollute our streets, countryside and marine life.

Mark Prisk MP welcomed new figures which show that 6,692 children are benefiting from the  30 hours free childcare offer across Hertfordshire.

Mark Prisk MP has backed calls to transform the UK’s approach to providing homes for the elderly.

Mark Prisk MP has successfully lobbied the rail minister on plans to suspend the service from Hertford North railway station to Stevenage.

Mark Prisk MP has called for fresh thinking in future transport plans for the county including new bypasses for Hertford and Sawbridgeworth and making Bishop’s Stortford a sustainable travel town.

Mark Prisk MP has written to object to the proposal for a quarry at Briggens Estate.

In his letter to Hertfordshire Country Council Mr Prisk makes clear that:

Govia Thameslink have set out plans for improving the reliability and quality of the rail service for Hertford North passengers. It follows a passenger survey conducted by MP Mark Prisk which showed that poor reliability is the top concern.

Mark Prisk MP has registering his support for the charter to protect our ‘Blue Belt’ and protect marine wildlife.

Mark Prisk MP has met with senior managers at Govia Thameslink to present the findings of his survey on passengers concerns. He made it clear that Hertford North passengers feel their service has declined and that reliability is the key issue. Mark has published the findings on his website.