Conservative and Unionist Party MP for Witham.
The Rt Hon Priti Patel is the Conservative MP for Witham, and has been an MP continually since 6 May 2010. She currently undertakes the role of Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Moments where the whip was free, or where Patel broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Source · Hansard
“Welcomes GCC trade deal but demands stronger UK pressure on Iran, clarification on nuclear demands, new sanctions, and asset freezes; questions whether government has real influenc…”
“Opposes government's failure to block Iran's UN appointment; demands proscription of the IRGC and action against UK financial institutions funding Iranian terrorism, particularly r…”
“The Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary failed in judgment; Sir Olly Robbins' dismissal appears unjust given his account of pressure from No. 10; concerns about Mandelson's Russia…”
“Treaty is a 'surrender' of sovereignty and taxpayer assets; Conservatives opposed from start; demands commitment that Labour will not reinstate deal if US continues opposition; que…”
Patel holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 407 | 68.8% |
| Department for Transport | 76 | 12.8% |
| Treasury | 26 | 4.4% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 18 | 3.0% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 18 | 3.0% |
| Department for Education | 12 | 2.0% |
| Home Office | 10 | 1.7% |
| Ministry of Defence | 7 | 1.2% |
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether a process has been initiated to provide the Mauritius Government with notifications of military activities on Diego Garcia.
I refer the Rt Hon Member to the answers she received on 13 February in response to Question 110763, and on 12 November 2025 in response to Question 88232.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether (a) she, (b) her ministers and (c) her officials have received communications from the Government of Mauritius on its financial position.
I refer the Rt Hon Member to the answers she received on 13 February in response to Question 110763, and on 12 November 2025 in response to Question 88232.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has had discussions with her (a) Mauritian and (b) US counterpart on changes to the representation and voting rights on the Joint Commission proposed in the UK-Mauritius Treaty.
I refer the Rt Hon Member to the answers she received on 13 February in response to Question 110763, and on 12 November 2025 in response to Question 88232.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has considered making payments to Mauritius in advance of the UK-Mauritius Treaty being ratified.
I refer the Rt Hon Member to the answers she received on 13 February in response to Question 110763, and on 12 November 2025 in response to Question 88232.
Middle East Association 27 November 2025 |
Clarion Defence (UK) Ltd 11 September 2025 |
The Duke of Richmond and Gordon CBE DL 13 July 2025 |
Embassy of Bahrain 9 December 2025 |
High Commissioner of India in the UK 19 July 2025 |
Source · Members API · Last amended 24 Mar 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 223,467 | 91.3% |
| Office Costs | 16,670 | 6.8% |
| Staff Travel | 4,698 | 1.9% |
| Total · 59 claims | 244,835 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Patel on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Witham | 18,827 | 37.2% | Won |
| 2019 | Witham | 32,876 | 66.6% | Won |
| 2017 | Witham | 31,670 | 64.3% | Won |
| 2015 | Witham | 27,123 | 57.5% | Won |
| 2010 | Witham | 24,448 | 52.2% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priti PatelWON | Con | 18,827 | 37.2 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Witham →