Priti Patel MP challenges rail operators over New Year disruption
Witham MP, Priti Patel, has challenged both Network Rail and Greater Anglia over the disruption caused by a track defect which affected Greater Anglia’s morning peak services into London on Wednesday 2 January 2019. Priti has previously expressed her concerns about the declining level of service and has questioned Greater …
Priti Patel MP pressing rail operators to improve train services
Priti Patel, MP for Witham, has called on local rail operators to improve train services and provide passengers with better value for money following today’s rail fare rise. Priti has previously expressed her concerns over today’s fare rise, which will see commuters across the constituency pay between £136 and £188 …
Priti welcomes police funding increases
Witham MP Priti Patel has welcomed an increase in funding for Essex Police announced by the Government. Total resources for Essex Police will rise by nearly £23m from £275.9m to £298.8m, and will include central government grants, funding support to assist with pensions related increases and changes to the precept. …
Disappointed by Drakes Lane Planning Decision
Witham MP Priti Patel has expressed her disappointment with Chelmsford City Council over the decision taken last night [4 December 2018] to grant planning permission for nine Traveller pitches at Drakes Lane. The site is located close to the boundary of the Witham constituency and Priti has been supporting residents …
Priti Patel MP presents Charity Cheque
Witham MP, Priti Patel, visited the Ladbrokes store in Witham on Friday to present a cheque to charity Dreams Come True [Friday 30 November 2018]. Ladbrokes raised £3,900 for Dreams Come True at their shop in Witham and Priti was delighted to present the cheque to the Chief Executive of …
Priti concerned over rail fare rises
Witham MP Priti Patel has expressed concerns over the latest announcement on January’s increase in rail fares, which will see season tickets from some commuters in the constituency passing the £6,000 mark. Commuters buying annual tickets from Marks Tey to London with a travelcard will see their fares rise by …
Priti Patel MP announces winner of 2018 Christmas Card Competition
Witham MP, Priti Patel, is delighted to announce that Jasmine Fenwick, aged 8, from St. Andrew’s Junior School in Hatfield Peverel is the winner of her 2018 Witham Constituency Christmas Card Competition. Many local schools participated in this year’s competition and Priti would like to thank all schools that joined …
Priti calls on Council to refuse Drakes Lane application
Local MP Priti Patel has called on Chelmsford City Council’s Planning Committee to refuse a planning application for nine Traveller pitches on a site in Drakes Lane. The site is located next to an industrial estate and isolated from services and facilities, including schools and GP surgeries. Despite the application …
Priti speaks up For British Fisheries
Witham MP Priti Patel has spoken up for the future of British fisheries during a debate on the future of fishing when the UK leaves the EU. The debate on the Fisheries Bill, which gives the Government the powers to set new policies on fisheries management, took place in the …
Statement from The Rt Hon Priti Patel MP on the Proposed Withdrawal Agreement
The Withdrawal Agreement which the Cabinet has approved does not deliver the outcome of the EU Referendum and goes against the 2017 Conservative Party Manifesto and promises made by the Prime Minister in her Lancaster House and Florence speeches. 17.4 million people voted to leave the EU and take back …