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 …
School transport concerns raised with Minister
Priti Patel MP has met with the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Roads and Local Transport, Guy Opperman MP to raise concerns regarding bus services and provision in Witham. This included discussing complaints from constituents about the reliability of services provided by Hedingham Omnibuses, which are essential to ensuring that …
Apprentices celebrated in Parliament
This week is National Apprenticeship Week, where we celebrate and promote the fantastic opportunities that they provide for young people in particular. Priti had the chance to meet with many fantastic businesses from across Essex and the UK who employ and train young people on apprenticeship schemes. Priti said: “It …
Jewish Women’s Charity meet with former Home Secretary
Recently, former Home Secretary and MP for Witham Priti Patel met with The Jewish Leadership Council and Jewish Women’s Aid in Parliament recently. They provide important support for women and children affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. As Home Secretary Priti was able to work closely with them particularly …
Priti urges Education Department to keep kids in their own county for school
Priti asks the Secretary of State for Education what more her department is doing to make sure that children with educational needs and disabilities are able to go to school within their county. This is an issue that Priti has raised previously with Essex County Council who are working under …
Priti backs business rates freeze
Witham MP Priti Patel has spoken in support of a freeze in business rates for small businesses. The multiplier, the inflation linked measure by which business rates increase each year, is being frozen for firms occupying premises with rateable values of less than £51,000. Priti spoke of the benefits to …