Priti Patel

Priti Patel

Constituency: Witham

Party: Conservative

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Synopsis

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.

Priti Patel has served as an MP since May 2010, placing her among the longer-serving members of the current parliament and the 21st longest-serving Conservative MP. She has cast 202 votes out of 515 eligible divisions, a participation rate of 39.22%, and ranks 530th overall among all MPs in voting participation. Her debate contributions show a markedly different pattern, with 278 contributions across 138 debates participated in, ranking her 210th overall in the chamber, indicating substantially higher engagement in debate than in voting. Her primary debate topics focus on Foreign Affairs and Defence, International Development, and procedural matters.

Summary generated on 08/05/2026 (View details)

VOTING PARTICIPATION

202 / 515

39.22%

Ranked #530 of 650 MPs (19th percentile)

DEBATE CONTRIBUTIONS

138 / 8625

278 total contributions

Ranked #210 of 650 MPs (68th percentile)

REGISTERED INTERESTS

37

£250,107.26

£

Total declared interests