Labour’s family farm tax will deal a death blow to farms across the country Wednesday, 22 January, 2025 Witham MP, Priti Patel, recently met with local farmer Steve Crayston, to discuss the impact that Labour’s family farm tax will have on businesses such as his. Steve, who farms in Pebmarsh, has seen the financial situation for his business change overnight, with Labour’s planned changes to the agricultural property relief (APR) scheme jeopardising the future financial viability of the farm. The... Local News
Priti celebrates Hockey Club centenary 23rd September 2024 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... Local News
RAAC repairs inspected by MP 23rd September 2024 Priti Patel MP for the Witham constituency, visited Honywood School again to meet with Headteacher Mr Saunders. Priti received an update on the RAAC remediation... Local News
Local MPs hold ‘Bus Summit’ with providers, council and users for improved services 23rd September 2024 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... Local News
Statement on St Peter’s Hospital 23rd September 2024 I welcome the announcement this week that the NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (MSEICB) will be undertaking a six-month delay in the final decision... Local News
Arrogant Labour Minister refuses to meet to discuss offshore grid 18th September 2024 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... Local News
Concerns raised as Labour Government drops offshore wind farm coordination plans 16th September 2024 Witham MP Priti Patel has slammed the Labour Government for ceasing work on plans to develop greater coordination between offshore wind farms. The Energy... Local News
Priti fights for pensioners on winter fuel payments 16th September 2024 Witham MP Priti Patel has spoken in the House of Commons in opposition to the Labour Government’s cruel plans to take winter fuel payments away from an... Local News
Priti celebrates contactless travel to Stansted Airport 13th September 2024 The MP for Witham, Priti Patel, has welcomed the announcement that passengers travelling to Stansted Airport on the Stansted Express can now use contactless... Local News
Priti warns on permanent cuts to prison places 10th September 2024 Witham MP Priti Patel has challenged the Government on plans to cut prison places by 5,500. On the day that Labour Ministers have released 1,700 prisoners early... Speeches in Parliament
