Priti receives Damehood from HRH The Princess Royal
Priti Patel, MP for Witham, has received her Damehood at a ceremony in Windsor from HRH The Princess Royal. Attending the investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle with her parents, husband and son, Priti received the honour in recognition of the public and political service she has given to the country. …
Priti slams National Grid pylon plans in Parliament
Witham MP Priti Patel has slammed National Grid’s plans to cover the countryside in the East of England with metal pylons and overhead powerlines. Speaking in the House of Commons, Priti called on the recently appointed Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho MP, to meet …
Ticket office closure concerns raised by Priti in Parliament
Witham MP Priti Patel has raised local concerns with the proposed closures of ticket offices at four stations in her constituency. Under proposals consulted on in the summer, Greater Anglia have proposed closing the ticket offices at Hatfield Peverel, Witham, Kelvedon and Marks Tey stations. Priti, who has been in …
Priti calls on justice ministers to improve compensation for victims
Witham MP Priti Patel has called on justice ministers to use the forthcoming Victims’ Bill to introduce new measures to improve compensation for victims of crime. Speaking during questions in the House of Commons to justice ministers, Priti referred to a case where a constituent suffered life changing injuries but …
Priti praises councils for Afghan support
Witham MP Priti Patel has praised Colchester City Council and Essex County Council for their work supporting the resettlement of dozens of Afghan families who had been evacuated from Afghanistan. During questions in the House of Commons to Defence Ministers, Priti referred to the assistance given to over 200 Afghan nationals hosted in …
Priti presses Immigration Minister to answer Wethersfield questions
Witham MP Priti Patel has pressed the Immigration Minister to answer questions about the length of time the Government is planning to use the Wethersfield site for and over the funding being provided to local authorities. Following reports over the summer that the Home Office was planning to use the …
Priti calls for reforms to support investment in jobs
Witham MP Priti Patel has called on the Government to develop a labour market strategy and cut taxes to empower businesses to invest in jobs in Essex. Speaking in the House of Commons during questions to ministers in the Department for Work and Pensions Priti pressed the case for lower …
Priti secures agreement from Chancellor on global corporation tax concerns
Witham MP Priti Patel has secured agreement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, to address concerns she had raised about the Government’s plans to press ahead with implementing a global minimum corporation tax from the end of this year. Priti has been supported by more than 25 other MPs …
Priti receives a DBE in the latest honours list
The Witham MP, Priti Patel, has been awarded a DBE for her public service and work as Home Secretary. Commenting on the announcement, Priti said: “I am humbled by this recognition of my work and I am grateful to have served the people of the Witham constituency and the country …
Priti calls for offshore grid in House of Commons speech
The Witham MP, Priti Patel, has called on the Government to support the development of an offshore power grid in East Anglia rather than National Grid’s current plans for pylons to be constructed across the East of England. Speaking during questions to energy ministers in the House of Commons (18th April 2023), Priti highlighted local objections …