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Priti Patel MP with from left Jessica Roots (Stantons Farm Manager), Petrina Tungatt (owner) and Felicity, who works at the farm

Priti welcomes finalists from her constituency to the Countryside Alliance national awards at Westminster

Published on 30th May 2023 Published in Local News

The MP for Witham, Priti Patel has warmly welcomed representatives from Stantons Farm Alpacas to the national Countryside Alliance Awards held in the Palace of Westminster on Thursday 18th May.  Stantons Farm, which is in Black Notley, was nominated for an award by Priti and it received regional recognition by winning …

Priti welcomes Minister’s comments on offshore grid development

Published on 25th May 2023 Published in Local News

Witham MP Priti Patel welcomed the comments made by energy networks minister Andrew Bowie MP in the House of Commons regarding the development of an offshore grid instead of over 100 miles of pylons and overhead powerlines in the East of England. Speaking during questions to energy ministers in the House …

Priti Patel MP at the opening of the new building at Copford Primary School with, from left, Katie Hanson Chair of Governors, Cllr Tony Ball Essex County Council Cabinet Member for Education, David Bome Headteacher, Mervyn Denney MD of TJ Evans, and David De’Ath Vice Chair of Governors. The two students are representing the Year 6 School Council

Witham MP opens new building at Copford Primary School

Published on 23rd May 2023 Published in Local News

Priti Patel, the Member of Parliament for Witham, joined guests at Copford Church of England Primary School on Friday 19th May to officially open its new state of the art building. As the MP for Witham, Priti made a number of representations to local authority bodies on behalf of the School …

The Minister, Tom Pursglove and Priti meet some of the children at Chatten Free School.

Witham MP welcomes Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work to Witham

Published on 22nd May 2023 Published in Local News

Priti Patel, the Member of Parliament for Witham, welcomed the Minister of State for Disabled People, Health and Work, Tom Pursglove MP, to the constituency on Thursday 18th May for visits to local organisations that support education and employment opportunities for special needs children and young people. Priti and Minister …

Priti with Fergus Howie of Wicks Manor Farm and one of his piglets

Priti teams up with local farmers and the NFU to tour farms in her Witham Constituency

Published on 22nd May 2023 Published in Local News

The MP for Witham, Priti Patel has visited a number of local farms in her constituency in conjunction with the National Farmers Union (NFU). On Thursday 18th May, the MP visited Wicks Manor Farm, in Tolleshunt Major, Whiteheads Farm, Witham and Hill House Farm in Feering. During her visits, she held wide-ranging …

Priti backs new victims law in Parliamentary speech

Published on 16th May 2023 Published in Local News

The Witham MP, Priti Patel, has spoken in support of new laws being brought in to provide more rights and support for victims of crime, including the strengthening of the Victims’ Code and the introduction of an Independent Public Advocate to support victims and families affected by major incidents. Priti has been a longstanding …

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