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My dad was a sub-postmaster – we must punish cruel and callous Post Office bosses over the Horizon scandal

Published on 5th January 2024 Published in National News

MR BATES vs The Post Office was compelling viewing and raised public awareness of one of the worst corporate scandals and miscarriages of justice in history. Anyone watching will have been outraged by the financial and emotional suffering inflicted on the victims of the incompetent, cruel and callous actions of …

Let’s give people more control and economic freedom over their assets by reforming, cutting or abolishing inheritance tax.

Published on 3rd January 2024 Published in National News

Inheritance Tax penalises aspiration, punishes hard work and gives the state powers to take away a person’s life savings when they pass away. It’s also a tax on earnings and assets that have already been taxed as hard-working families have their income taxed, are taxed on the assets they then …

A big catch for Witham

Published on 18th December 2023 Published in Local News

Earlier this month, Witham MP Priti Patel visit Angling Essentials in Witham Town. The tackle shop was established 45 years ago however, has only recently moved into the hands of it’s newest owner Bob Saich. Bob who is a keen angler and an entrepreneur also owns his own line of …

Standing up for funding for Witham

Published on 18th December 2023 Published in Local News

Recently, Witham’s MP Priti Patel stood up for better funding for local councils in the Witham constituency. Local councils provide vital services everyday. From bin collections to highway repairs and social care services for adults and children with the most complex needs. They provide the frontline services that many people …

Get Rwanda Done

Published on 18th December 2023 Published in National News

Witham MP Priti Patel last week spoke in the Parliamentary debate on the new Rwanda Treaty and the UK-Rwanda Partnership. As the Home Secretary who introduced the original Rwanda plan, Priti challenged MP’s who sought to speak ill of the country of Rwanda, and reminded the House that this partnership …

Priti meets with Greater Anglia bosses at Witham station

Priti meets with Greater Anglia bosses

Published on 18th December 2023 Published in Local News

Recently, Witham MP Priti Patel met with the leadership of Greater Anglia to discuss a number of rail issues. During the meeting Ms Patel discussed the successful campaign to save ticket offices from closure, an issue she has campaigned on in Parliament. Priti pressed them on much needed station improvements …

Winner of 2023 Christmas card competition announced!

Published on 18th December 2023 Published in Local News

Priti Patel, MP for Witham, has announced the winner of her annual Christmas card competition. This year Priti was inundated with entries from school children from across the Witham constituency and the successful entry came from Eliza Gardner, aged 8 from St. Andrew’s Junior School Hatfield Peverel. During a visit …

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