Priti Patel

The IRGC is an instrument of oppression inside Iran and a direct threat to our national security. The Labour Government must urgently explain how this designation will be enforced, and on what tim...

🌼The annual Woodham Walter Flower Festival is a wonderful occasion. 💐 I was delighted to visit the beautiful flower festival with Cllr Mark Durham. The displays were stunning and the work of all t...

🎡Wonderful to join the festivities at Witham Carnival today as it celebrates its 50th year! The annual Witham Carnival showcases the very best of Witham, with local businesses, charities, clubs an...

For 11 years, residents and motorists in Witham have endured unacceptable disruption at Woodend Bridge. I have been pressing National Highways and the Government to get the repairs moving, and wor...

The outcome of the war in Ukraine matters profoundly to NATO and to Britain’s security. Now is the time to ramp up support for Ukraine, provide new military capabilities and cut off the financial ...

Britain must be able to operate in every theatre of the world — but that requires serious defence funding now. While our allies are stepping up, Labour is leaving Britain behind and failing to pro...

It is shameful that I asked this Government six serious questions on the war in Iran, and not a single one was answered. This feeble and discredited Government may be disintegrating, but that does...

The terrorist regime in Tehran has once again violated the ceasefire. It has illegally attacked commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and struck our allies, including Bahrain and Kuwait. The...

It is staggering that Andy Burnham apparently wants to resuscitate Labour’s disgraceful Chagos Surrender. This deal not only threatens our national security – it also stands to cost hard-pressed B...

🇬🇧 Global Britain in Essex! 🍓 It was an absolute pleasure to welcome Southeast Asian Nations Ambassadors, High Commissioners and senior country representatives to Wilkin & Sons, the makers of worl...

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Witham is proudly backing England tonight!

📚Get Witham Reading 2026 arrives at St Mary’s CofE Primary Academy in Kelvedon! I was delighted to join pupils and staff in their new outdoor reading area to hear more about the school’s work to p...

🎪 I had a wonderful visit to Howbridge Junior School today, attending their annual summer fair, seeing their fantastic stalls and games, and donating a prize to their all-important raffle! My than...

Keir Starmer and Labour have refused to put the levels of funding needed into our Armed Forces, military equipment and defence.

☀️ June Highlights June has been another busy month across the Witham constituency. I have continued to hold the Labour Government to account over the decisions affecting our area, including the s...

A pleasure to meet our Nordic sister parties today with @wendymortonmp 🇬🇧 🇳🇴🇸🇪 🇫🇮 🇮🇸 Our countries face similar threats and challenges and Britain must pull its weight as an ally and stand up for...

Action not words are also needed from Britain. These self-serving, reckless Labour Ministers are spending all their time jostling for jobs in anticipation of the socialist coronation of Andy Burnha...

Labour MPs have turned their noses up at the 17 million voters and the democratic decision of the country. They argued for a second referendum. And now they’re threatening to refight the battles ...

Thank you to all our brave Armed Forces for their service.

Today is National Cream Tea Day! 🫖 What better way to enjoy the warm weather than with one of our finest British traditions: a proper cream tea with scones, cream and, of course, the best jam in t...