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Backing local business: Priti opens the newly refurbished McDonald’s in Tollgate

Published on 2nd November 2018 Published in Local News

Priti Patel MP was delighted to join McDonald’s owner and Managing Director Craig Newnes at the opening of his newly refurbished store in Tollgate [Tuesday 30 October 2018]. The Tollgate area in Stanway has seen rapid growth and development over the last ten years including a growing customer base for …

Priti welcomes tax cuts for families and business in Budget

Published on 30th October 2018 Published in General NewsPublished in Local News

Witham MP Priti Patel has welcomed announcements in the Budget that have reduced the tax burden on families and businesses as the Chancellor announced polies that Priti has been championing. The income tax free allowance threshold will be increasing in 2019 to £12,500 for basic rate taxpayers and £50,000 for …

One week until Witham’s Advice and Information Fair

Published on 26th October 2018 Published in General NewsPublished in Local News

With one week to go until Priti Patel’s Advice and Information Fair at Witham Public Hall over 30 organisations, groups and clubs have confirmed their attendance. The Fair will be highlighting activities and services available to senior members of the local community and is open to all to attend. Those …

Priti calls for investment in Essex Police

Published on 25th October 2018 Published in General News

Witham MP Priti Patel has called upon the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Home Secretary to support frontline investment in Essex Police as part of the forthcoming Budget. Working with Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Roger Hirst, Priti has urged the Government to highlight the need to support plans …

Priti to host Pensioners Fair

Published on 18th October 2018 Published in Local News

Witham MP Priti Patel is hosting an advice and information fair for pensioners on 1 November 2018 at Witham Public Hall. The Fair will bring together over twenty local organisations and groups that provide advice, information and activities for senior citizens. Amongst those attending will be Age UK Essex, Independent …

Priti raises garden settlements in Parliament

Published on 18th October 2018 Published in Local News

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 …

Priti Patel becomes latest Rail Fellow after hands-on day on rail site

Published on 18th October 2018 Published in Local News

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, …

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