Jobs being lost in economy under Labour Tuesday, 15 September, 2026 Jobs keep being lost in the economy under Labour, figures published today by the Office for National Statistics. Data released shows fewer jobs in the economy and less opportunities for employment. The ONS provisional estimate for payrolled employees for August 2026 is 145,000 fewer than August 2025, while unemployment has increased year on year, the Claimant Count has risen, and vacancies have... Local News
Concerns raised over school bus fare rises 15th September 2026 Witham MP Priti Patel is raising concerns with the Government, Essex County Council and bus company Central Connect over increases to bus fares affecting school... Local News
Priti welcomes long-awaited enforcement action at Woodham Mortimer 11th September 2026 Witham MP Priti Patel has welcome action being taken by Maldon District Council to tackle an unauthorised development on a site just off of Maldon Road, near... Local News
Labour chaos on Local Government Reorganisation 7th September 2026 Labour’s plans to impose costly and unpopular local government reorganisation on Essex have been thrown into further chaos as the Secretary of State, Angela... Local News
Angela Rayner ignores Tollesbury planning concerns in Commons 7th September 2026 Witham MP Priti Patel called on Housing Secretary Angela Rayner to review the doubling of Maldon District’s housing target in the House of Commons today (7... Local News
Priti Patel MP visits Colchester Foodbank to meet volunteers supporting local families 4th September 2026 Priti Patel, Member of Parliament for Witham, visited Colchester Foodbank at its Tollgate centre in Stanway to meet the team, hear about the increasing... Local News
Priti Patel MP slams Labour for Tollesbury over-development 3rd September 2026 Local MP Priti Patel has slammed the Labour Government's planning policies after they once again forced to Maldon District Council's Planning Committee to look... Local News
Priti Patel meets Earls Colne Parish Councillors to discuss local priorities 2nd September 2026 Priti Patel, Member of Parliament for Witham, met Earls Colne Parish Councillors to discuss local issues affecting the village and how they can continue working... Local News
Priti Patel Celebrates £241,000 Funding Boost to Secure Future of Earls Colne Heritage Museum 28th August 2026 Priti Patel, Member of Parliament for Witham, has welcomed a major £241,000 National Lottery Heritage Fund award to Earls Colne Heritage Museum, following her... Local News
Priti Patel MP Thanks Dedicated Staff and Carers at Valentine House During Open Care Home Week 26th August 2026 Priti Patel, Member of Parliament for Witham, visited Valentine House Care Home in Silver End as part of Open Care Home Week to meet residents, staff and carers... Local News
