Local apprenticeships in Witham praised by Secretary of State in Parliament
Witham MP Priti Patel has spoken in support of local apprentices and thanked businesses who attended her Careers Fair last month during questions to the Secretary of State for Education in the House of Commons on the 17th April 2023. In reply, the Secretary of State Rt Hon Gillian Keegan MP, praised businesses in …
Priti raises constituents’ Probate Service concerns in Commons
During a debate on the Probate Service in the House of Commons (28.03.23), Witham MP Priti Patel has asked Justice Minister Mike Freer MP to address the concerns constituents have raised with her about delays in probate applications being processed. Priti said: “Bereaved families in this part of Essex have been …
Priti highlights regional health issues in Parliamentary debate
Witham MP Priti Patel has raised a range of local and regional health issues during a parliamentary debate she secured (1st March 2023) on health and wellbeing services in the East of England. Priti highlighted the need for improved GP and primary care provision, including in Witham and Tiptree, difficulties her …
Priti tells Parliament that investment in infrastructure and skills needed for Essex to Level Up
Witham MP Priti Patel has called on the Government to invest in infrastructure and skills to support the Levelling Up agenda in Essex and the East of England. Speaking during a debate in Parliament (31st January), Priti also highlighted the need for the Government to work more effectively across different …
Priti secures key change to Online Safety Bill
Witham MP Priti Patel has worked with fellow MPs and campaigners to secure an important change to the Online Safety Bill currently making its way through Parliament. The Bill, which brings in new laws to tackle online harms, will now be improved with a new measure to make senior managers …
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 …
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 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 …