Priti backs new laws to limit impact of strikes
Witham MP Priti Patel has backed new laws being introduced by the Government to limit the impact and disruption caused by strikes by introducing minimum service levels. The new laws would ensure that minimum levels of service could be maintained when industrial action takes place affecting health, education, transport, fire …
MPs raise concerns over pylon plans with Energy Minister
Priti Patel has joined MPs from across the East of England in a meeting with Energy Minister Graham Stuart MP and representatives from National Grid, to highlight local concerns about plans for a new network of pylons and overhead powerlines between Norwich and Tilbury. The meeting, on Wednesday (7th December …
Essential support for the public through Government backed Help to Heat schemes
Witham MP Priti Patel has written to local authorities and social housing providers following the recent announcement of further funding for the Government’s Help to Heat scheme. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has announced the next phase of funding for the scheme totalling £1.5bn, which will include …