Labour Scraps A12 Widening Scheme Wednesday, 9 July, 2025 Witham MP Priti Patel has slammed the Labour Government after it cancelled the A12 Widening Scheme, which was designed to transform the A12 between Chelmsford and Marks Tey into a three-lane carriageway. The scheme, which was developed by the last Conservative Government following campaigning from Priti and fellow MPs, local authorities and businesses, secured planning consent last year and would... Local News
Priti Patel MP Urges Government to Prioritise New Healthcare Centre for Witham 3rd July 2025 Priti Patel, the Member of Parliament for Witham, has written to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting MP, calling for urgent action... Local News
Priti slams Labour’s 40% Dart Charge Tax Hike 17th June 2025 Witham MP Priti Patel has slammed the Labour Government for imposing 40% increases on toll charges to use the Dartford Crossing from 1 September 2025. The... Local News
Priti Patel MP Visits Little Me Preschool to Hear Concerns Over Government Childcare Funding 13th June 2025 Priti Patel MP recently visited Little Me Preschool in Silver End to meet Lisa Marshall, the owner of the preschool, to discuss urgent concerns about government... Local News
Priti demands Essex investment in Spending Review 15th May 2025 Witham MP Priti Patel has called on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to fund key infrastructure projects and public services in the forthcoming Spending Review... Local News
Priti Patel MP Visits Witham Tea Rooms Amid Closure Announcement – Labour is “Bad for Business” 10th May 2025 Witham MP, Dame Priti Patel, recently visited The Tea Rooms in Witham following the announcement of its closure after 16 years of service to the community. The... Local News
Priti Patel MP Visits Unisystems Freight UK to Support Local Business and Logistics Sector 25th April 2025 Priti Patel, Member of Parliament for Witham, visited Unisystems Freight UK in Witham to meet with staff and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the... Local News
Priti Patel MP Seeks Clarity From Government on Rail Investment and Greater Anglia Nationalisation Plans 17th April 2025 Witham MP, the Rt Hon Priti Patel, has written to the Secretary of State for Transport, the Rt Hon Heidi Alexander to press the Government for greater... Local News
Priti Patel MP Champions World Class Tiptree Patisserie 16th April 2025 Priti Patel, Member of Parliament for Witham, met with staff and bakers when she visited Tiptree Patisserie in Witham to discuss the array of challenges facing... Local News
Priti Patel MP Visits Colne Engaine Primary School after its move to the Witham Constituency Following Boundary Changes 24th March 2025 Priti Patel, the Member of Parliament for Witham visited Colne Engaine Primary School, a thriving primary school that has recently become part of the... Local News
