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Priti challenges Labour over pylons

Published on 9th October 2024 Published in National News

Witham MP Priti Patel yesterday challenged Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and Labour Energy Minister Michael Shanks over their plans to bulldoze our countryside to make way for over 100 miles of pylons and overhead powerlines across the East of England, including through the Witham constituency. Speaking in the House of …

Local MP’s hold ‘Bus Summit’ with providers, council and users for improved services

Published on 23rd September 2024 Published in Local News

The MP’s for Witham and Maldon Dame Priti Patel MP and Sir John Whittingdale met with members of Essex County Council, Maldon District Council, local transport providers, and bus user groups on Friday, 13th September to discuss the pressing issues around bus services in the Maldon District. The meeting was …

Priti celebrates Hockey Club centenary

Published on 23rd September 2024 Published in Local News

Witham MP Priti Patel visited Witham Hockey Club for their centenary event on over the weekend of the 13th to 15th September. The weekend long celebration of the sport and the club’s history was well attended throughout. Priti said: “This centenary event has been a joyful occasion for the town …

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Arrogant Labour Minister refuses to meet to discuss offshore grid

Published on 18th September 2024 Published in General News

Witham MP Priti Patel has slammed arrogant Labour Ministers for refusing to engage in discussions over the development of an offshore gird instead of pursuing the National Grid’s plans to cover the countryside in pylons and overhead powerlines in the East of England. Priti had written to junior energy minister …

Concerns raised as Labour Government drops offshore wind farm coordination plans

Published on 16th September 2024 Published in General News

Witham MP Priti Patel has slammed the Labour Government for ceasing work on plans to develop greater coordination between offshore wind farms. The Energy Minister, Michael Shanks MP, has announced that the Labour Government will no longer fund the Offshore Coordination Support Scheme (OCSS), which was exploring options to reduce …

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