Priti highlights Get Witham Reading scheme in Parliament
Witham MP Priti Patel has raised her Get Witham Reading scheme in the House of Commons, securing a promise by Schools Minister, Nick Gibb MP to visit the event. During questions to education ministers on 16th January, Priti commented on the importance of improving literacy standards and encouraging reading and …
Priti speaks up for Colchester Zoo in the House of Commons
The Witham MP, Priti Patel, has spoken in support of Colchester Zoo in the House of Commons. During questions to environment ministers on 12th January 2023, Priti praised the Zoo’s record of supporting conservation, tourism and local employment, and asked the Government to provide more support for zoos as, they …
Priti calls for tough action on spiking crimes
Witham MP Priti Patel has spoken of the need to take tough action on spiking incidents during a debate in Parliament on 11th January 2023. Highlighting the way in which offenders spike victims with needles, drinks and food, Priti commented on the need for the criminal justice system to pursue …
Priti calls for more funding for health and social care in Essex
Following a statement from the Government announcing an extra £250m for health and social care services, the Witham MP, Priti Patel, speaking in the House of Commons on 9th January, highlighted the need for more GPs, local health facilities and support for Essex County Council, with social care. Priti called …
Local development concerns raised by Priti in Parliament
The Witham MP, Priti Patel, during a debate in the House of Commons (9th January 2023), has questioned the Planning and Housing Minister, Lucy Frazer MP, about the Government’s plans to help local communities fight back against inappropriate, unsustainable and speculative development applications. Priti, who has successfully pressed the Government …
Priti welcomes new protections against online harms
The Witham MP, Priti Patel, has spoken in support of new laws being brought in to protect children from online harms. During a debate in the House of Commons on the Online Safety Bill on Monday (5th December 2022), Priti raised the importance of protecting children from harmful content, taking …
Priti secures A12/A120 roads meeting with Secretary of State for Transport
Witham MP Priti Patel has secured a meeting with the Secretary of State for Transport, Mark Harper MP, to discuss the A12 widening scheme and A120 dualling scheme. Both schemes are key infrastructure projects to ease congestion, improve road safety and support economic growth in the region. Priti highlighted the …
Praise for local farmers and producers in Parliament
Witham MP Priti Patel has praised local farmers and producers from the Witham constituency during a debate in Parliament on British farming. Priti highlighted some of the excellent producers in the Witham constituency, including Wilkin and Sons, Daymens Hill Farm, Wicks Manor sausages, Shaken Udder milkshakes, Blackwells farm shop, C …
Priti calls for more rights and compensation for victims of crime
Witham MP Priti Patel has called for new laws to be introduced to support victims of crime. During questions to the Secretary of State for Justice, Dominic Raab, in the House of Commons (22nd November 2022), Priti welcomed the forthcoming Victims Bill and called for the legislation to include more …
A120 dualling raised by Priti in Commons
Witham MP Priti Patel has questioned the Chancellor of the Exchequer over the scheme to dual the A120 between Braintree and the junction with the A12 at Marks Tey. Essex County Council have previously prepared a feasibility study to develop a planned route for the dualling scheme, which National Highways …