Parliament does not sit in the month of August, so during the parliamentary recess I will be working from the constituency. I will be dealing with casework in the usual way, and will also be holding a surgery in August. During the recess I also have a number of planned engagements in the following areas:
- Witham
- Tolleshunt Major
- Great Wigborough
- Stanway
- Pattiswick
- Woodham Walter
- Little Braxted
- Black Notley
- Kelvedon
- Feering
Latest News
- News and Photo28th July 2010
Local MP Priti Patel presented Transport Minister Theresa Villiers with a 700 signature petition and a further 80 letters supporting Nigel Clark, who runs the coffee and newspaper vending stand at Marks Tey station. read more »
- Speech27th July 2010
Priti Patel makes her maiden speech in the House of Commons and, as is tradition, pays tribute to the members who previously served the area and introduces the Witham constituency to MPs. She explains her interest in small business and commends the entrepreneurial spirit of the people of the Witham area. read more »
- News26th July 2010
Priti Patel MP has been overwhelmed by the number of nomination for the Tiffin Cup which looks to identify the Best South Asian Restaurant in the UK. The competition asks for nominations from each parliamentary constituency. read more »
- Parliamentary Debate21st July 2010
Speaking in a debate on apprenticeships, Priti Patel raises the concerns of small businesses who are fed up with the paperwork and bureaucracy associated with taking on apprentices. read more »
- News and Photo16th July 2010
Local MPs Priti Patel (Witham) and Bernard Jenkin (Harwich and North Essex) will be at Marks Tey railway station from 8am on Friday (16 July) to show their support for local coffee vendor Nigel Clark, whose business is under threat following proposed changes to the station from National Express. read more »
- News and Photo14th July 2010
Yesterday (13 July 2010) Priti Patel MP pledged her support to patients needing lifesaving stem cell transplants by signing up as a donor on the Anthony Nolan register. read more »
