A ‘shed’ load of support for communities
Witham MP Priti Patel, was delighted to meet the team from Men’s Sheds UK in the Parliament Shed recently in Portcullis House. Men’s Sheds encourages people to come together to make, repair and repurpose, supporting projects in local communities. Priti said: “It was wonderful to meet the team at Men’s …
‘Get Witham Reading’ returns for its 13th year!
Witham MP Priti Patel is excited to announce on World Book Day the return of ‘Get Witham Reading’ for its 13th year. Get Witham Reading is a landmark literacy programme across the Witham constituency, which covers schools in the Braintree and Maldon Districts and part of Colchester City. The initiative …
Priti thanks Tri Service Safety Officers for their service and innovation
Witham MP Priti Patel recently met with Tri Service Safety Officers from Devon and Cornwall in Parliament. As Home Secretary Priti had the privilege of working with our emergency services and saw first-hand the professional dedication required for these roles and the impact these integrated services can bring to communities …
Priti meets with new Ofsted Chief Inspector
Witham MP Priti Patel was delighted to meet with the newly appointed Chief Inspector of Ofsted, Sir Martyn Oliver, and Mr Mike Sheridan, the Regional Director for the East of England, to discuss educational outcomes for children in Witham. Priti welcomed Sir Martyn to his new role, and discussed with …
Cancer Manifesto launch
Witham’s MP Priti Patel, recently met with Cancer Research UK at their World Cancer Day event in Parliament to discuss the Cancer Research UK Cancer Manifesto. Priti spoke with practitioners, campaigners and health staff at the event and thanked them for the incredible work they do to prevent cancer and …
OUR BRAVE SUB-POSTMASTERS DESERVE JUSTICE NOW
Priti questions the Minister on behalf of her constituent Mr Ward regarding the compensation scheme. Priti called for justice and compensation to be delivered without delay and continual stress put on the victims of this scandal. Priti said: “The Horizon scandal destroyed the lives and livelihoods of sub-postmasters across the …
Priti meets cancer campaigners in Parliament
Priti Patel MP for Witham met with Oesophageal cancer campaigners in Parliament. Oesophageal cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the UK, even though its pre-cancerous symptoms, such as heartburn, are relatively easy to recognise. At a recent Parliamentary event on Preventing Oesophageal Cancer Priti learnt about new methods …
Priti meets with Points of Light winner and hero service dog
Witham MP Priti Patel has congratulated retired Police Officer, Mandy Chapman from the Witham constituency, who has received a Prime Minister’s Points of Light award. Ms Chapman received the award for her work in championing the role retired service dogs can continue to play by improving the welfare of Police …
Priti speaks to key industry ahead of Spring Budget
Priti Patel MP for Witham, was delighted to meet with Miles Beale CEO of Wines and Spirts Association in Parliament to discuss alcohol duty ahead of the Spring Budget. The success of the wine and spirits industry is imperative to the survival of hospitality businesses. As of September 2023, on-trade …
Massive funding boast for rebuilding Witham’s schools
Local MP Priti Patel has expressed her delight as schools across the Witham constituency are set to benefit from a share of the funds from the Government’s school rebuilding programme. Six schools are set to receiving millions of pounds of funding from the Government to rebuild or improve their school …