Witham MP Priti Patel has quizzed the Government’s Planning Minister on garden settlements during a debate in Parliament [Tuesday 16 October 2018]. The debate on housing and home ownership took place in Westminster Hall and in response the Minister, Kit Malthouse MP, explained that councils need to engage with local …
On Monday, Priti Patel, Conservative MP for Witham, took part in the Railway Industry Association’s (RIA) Rail Fellowship Programme, which showcases the work of UK rail by spending a day at world leading manufacturer Bombardier’s depot in Ilford. The high-profile MP for Witham spent the day on-site touring the depot, …
Priti Patel has been pressing the Government to invest in key infrastructure and support for businesses during a debate on the economy of the East of England. The debate took place three weeks before the Government announces its next Budget and Priti pressed Ministers to invest in key infrastructure in …
Witham MP Priti Patel has spoken up in support for Essex farmers during a debate in the House of Commons on the Agriculture Bill, which sets the framework for the Government to introduce a replacement for the Common Agricultural Policy when we leave the EU. Priti highlighted the high quality …
Witham MP, Priti Patel, attended the launch of the new GLA Roofing Training Academy in Colchester yesterday [Thursday 11 October 2018]. The new Training Academy was founded by GLA Roofing Ltd in response to a growing decline in the number of people entering in the industry and the need for …
Rt Hon. Priti Patel, MP for Witham, was welcomed to Thurstable School in Essex today (Friday 5 October). The MP was there to officially award a cheque from the Premier League & The FA Facilities Fund, towards the school’s goalpost replacement project. The grant will enable the school and Leisure …
Witham MP Priti Patel has visited the 16 Air Assault Brigade based at the Colchester Garrison in her latest engagement in the Parliamentary Armed Forces Scheme. The Scheme gives MPs a chance to spend time with the Armed Forces and learn more about life in the military and operations. Priti, …
The global economy is undergoing historic transformations as economic and political power continues shifting towards Asia. With a rising share of the world’s total GDP, the UK needs to ensure it achieves greater strategic access into Asia’s biggest markets, notably into India. The importance of this preferential access cannot be …
Witham MP Priti Patel is working with local residents and businesses in opposing plans for a Gypsy and Traveller site at Drakes Lane, Little Waltham. Speaking at a packed public meeting held at Boreham Village Hall, Priti outlined her full concerns with the proposals which are for nine pitches located …
Witham MP Priti Patel has been visiting the Town’s businesses on a tour with the Witham Chambers of Commerce. During her tour Priti visited the newly opened Cannon BMW on Crittall Road, which is the largest BMW Motorrad retailer in the South, and the Valero Lounge, a new restaurant which …