About Priti Patel

Priti Patel represents the people who live in Witham, at the UK Parliament in Westminster.

MPs split their time between Parliament and their constituency. In Parliament, they debate and vote on new laws, review existing laws, and question the Government. In the constituency, their focus is on supporting local people and championing local issues. They have a small staff team who help with casework, maintain their diaries, and monitor their inbox.

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Profile

Conservative MP for Witham

Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2010 — General election

• Wikipedia page

Social Media

• @pritipatel
• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Currently held offices

• Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (since 4 Nov 2024)

Other offices held in the past

• The Secretary of State for the Home Department (24 Jul 2019 to 6 Sep 2022)
• The Secretary of State for International Development (14 Jul 2016 to 8 Nov 2017)
• Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) ( 8 May 2015 to 14 Jul 2016)
• The Exchequer Secretary (15 Jul 2014 to 8 May 2015)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Welfare Reform and Work Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
• Childcare Payments Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
• Immigration Bill Committee (10 out of 11)
• Gender Equality (International Development) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Budget Responsibility and National Audit Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Civil Aviation Bill Committee (12 out of 14)
• Welfare Reform Bill Committee (23 out of 26)
• Postal Services Bill Committee (18 out of 21)
• Local Government Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)