Priti Patel MP: votes, interests and costs
Priti Patel (Conservative) is the MP for Witham, in the seat since 6 May 2010.
Offices and committees
The Members API lists no current government, opposition or committee post for Priti Patel; earlier posts are below.
Earlier ministerial and shadow posts
| Post | Department | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Secretary | Home Office | 24 July 2019 | 6 September 2022 |
| Secretary of State for International Development | Department for International Development | 14 July 2016 | 8 November 2017 |
| Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) (Cabinet) | Department for Work and Pensions | 8 May 2015 | 14 July 2016 |
| Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) | HM Treasury | 15 July 2014 | 8 May 2015 |
| Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 4 November 2024 | 31 August 2026 |
Earlier committees
| Committee or post | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [HL] | 6 November 2024 | 13 November 2024 |
| Committees on Arms Export Controls | 27 February 2018 | 6 November 2019 |
| Foreign Affairs Committee | 20 February 2018 | 6 November 2019 |
| Draft Deregulation Bill (Joint Committee) | 10 July 2013 | 11 December 2013 |
| Public Administration Committee | 5 December 2011 | 23 June 2014 |
| Members' Expenses Committee | 18 July 2011 | 30 March 2015 |
Source: Parliament Members API, read 15 October 2026, SHA-256 cdc4350c6ca2.
Register of interests
The Register of Members' Financial Interests lists 12 entries for Priti Patel: Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources (6), Visits outside the UK (5), Miscellaneous (1). The most recent was registered on 4 August 2026. Each entry is quoted as published, with its registration date; payments linked to an entry are listed under it.
The Duke of Richmond and Gordon CBE DL - £750.00
- Whether the benefit was monetary or in kind: In kind
- Description of the payment: Three tickets including hospitality for myself and family members, to attend the Goodwood Festival of Speed as guests of the Duke of Richmond (cost per ticket £100 and a £300 donation was made by me to charity for the value of the three tickets). Cost of hospitality estimated (£150 per person)
- Value of the benefit: £750.00
- Date on which the benefit was received: 2026-07-12
- Date on which the benefit was accepted: 2026-07-12
- Name of the donor: The Duke of Richmond and Gordon CBE DL
- Status of the donor: Individual
Silverstone Circuits Limited - £6,450.00
- Whether the benefit was monetary or in kind: In kind
- Description of the payment: Three tickets with hospitality to attend the Grand Prix at Silverstone for myself and two members of my family (value £2,150 per ticket/person) on 5 July 2026
- Value of the benefit: £6,450.00
- Date on which the benefit was received: 2026-07-05
- Date on which the benefit was accepted: 2026-07-05
- Name of the donor: Silverstone Circuits Limited
- Status of the donor: Company
- Name of the donor company: Silverstone Circuits Limited
The Arsenal Football Club Ltd - £500.00
- Whether the benefit was monetary or in kind: In kind
- Description of the payment: One matchday ticket and hospitality in the Directors' Box at the Emirates Stadium for myself (approximate)
- Value of the benefit: £500.00
- Date on which the benefit was received: 2026-05-18
- Date on which the benefit was accepted: 2026-05-18
- Name of the donor: The Arsenal Football Club Ltd
- Status of the donor: Company
- Name of the donor company: The Arsenal Football Club Ltd
International visit to United States between 22 February 2026 and 27 February 2026
- Purpose of the visit: In my capacity as Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, this was a visit to strengthen transatlantic relations and to discuss UK-US foreign policy priorities, challenges and opportunities with Members of Congress and policymakers.
- Date Member left the UK: 2026-02-22
- Date Member returned to the UK: 2026-02-27
International visit to Germany between 12 February 2026 and 15 February 2026
- Purpose of the visit: Attendance at the Munich Security Conference in my capacity as Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, to attend and take part in meetings and discussions. (A CCHQ political adviser accompanied me on this trip.)
- Date Member left the UK: 2026-02-12
- Date Member returned to the UK: 2026-02-15
International visit to United States between 02 December 2025 and 06 December 2025
- Purpose of the visit: To attend the IDU Forum in my capacity as Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs and as an Executive Vice Chairman of the IDU.
- Date Member left the UK: 2025-12-02
- Date Member returned to the UK: 2025-12-06
Embassy of Bahrain - £95.00
- Whether the benefit was monetary or in kind: In kind
- Description of the payment: Christmas gift
- Value of the benefit: £95.00
- Date on which the benefit was received: 2025-12-09
- Date on which the benefit was accepted: 2025-12-09
- Name of the donor: Embassy of Bahrain
- Status of the donor: Other
- Description of donor status, where this could not be covered by defined options: Embassy
Middle East Association - £360.00
- Whether the benefit was monetary or in kind: In kind
- Description of the payment: Two tickets to attend the Middle East Association's Gala Dinner on 27 November 2025 in my capacity as Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, accompanied by a CCHQ advisor. Tickets valued at £150 each plus VAT
- Value of the benefit: £360.00
- Date on which the benefit was received: 2025-11-27
- Date on which the benefit was accepted: 2025-11-27
- Name of the donor: Middle East Association
- Status of the donor: Company
- Name of the donor company: Middle East Association
International visit to Israel between 21 November 2025 and 25 November 2025
- Purpose of the visit: A visit in my capacity as Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs to meet with politicians, diplomats and the families of Israeli hostages, and to receive briefings on the security situation.
- Date Member left the UK: 2025-11-21
- Date Member returned to the UK: 2025-11-25
International visit to Bahrain between 30 October 2025 and 03 November 2025
- Purpose of the visit: To attend the Manama Dialogue and associated meetings in my capacity as the Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, accompanied by a CCHQ Adviser.
- Date Member left the UK: 2025-10-30
- Date Member returned to the UK: 2025-11-03
Clarion Defence (UK) Ltd - £598.00
- Whether the benefit was monetary or in kind: In kind
- Description of the payment: In my capacity as Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, two tickets (value £299 each) were provided to enable myself and an adviser from CCHQ to attend DSEI on 11 September 2025
- Value of the benefit: £598.00
- Date on which the benefit was received: 2025-09-11
- Date on which the benefit was accepted: 2025-09-11
- Name of the donor: Clarion Defence (UK) Ltd
- Status of the donor: Company
- Name of the donor company: Clarion Defence (UK) Ltd
A Director of the Conservative Friends of America. This is an unpaid role.
- Date on which the interest arose, or became registrable: 2023-01-11
- The type of interest: Unpaid role
Source: Register of Members' Financial Interests API, read 28 October 2026. The register entry on UK Parliament.
Business costs (IPSA)
The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority publishes Priti Patel's 2024-25 staffing spend as £223,650 (budget £250,820). The figure for 2023-24 was £224,035. IPSA lists office spending of £16,081 in the same year. IPSA publishes each budget, the amount spent and the amount left (the remaining amounts are in IPSA's files); no total across budgets is published, so none is given here.
| IPSA figure | 2024-25 | 2023-24 | 2022-23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staffing: spent | £223,650.18 | £224,034.97 | £204,110.91 |
| Office costs: spent | £16,080.88 | £12,477.93 | £9,134.16 |
| Accommodation: spent | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
| Winding-up: spent | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
| Travel and subsistence (no cap): spent | £4,698.31 | £2,264.15 | £1,107.82 |
| Other costs (no cap): spent | £0.00 | £0.00 | £0.00 |
Budgets set for 2024-25: office costs £33,020, staffing £250,820, accommodation £35,970 (Standard non-London area budget; Standard budget for renting a property in the London area, with an uplift to cover the cost of one dependant).
IPSA's CSVs for 2024-25, 2023-24, 2022-23, read 15 October 2026; constituency as IPSA lists it: Witham CC.
Staff roles listed by IPSA, 2024-25
Senior Parliamentary Assistant (permanent full time), Chief of Staff (permanent full time), Caseworker (fixed term full time), Parliamentary Assistant (permanent full time), Caseworker (permanent full time), Office Manager/Senior Parl Assistant (permanent full time), Communications Officer (fixed term full time), Caseworker (fixed term part time) (IPSA CSV)
IPSA annual publications · All MPs' 2024-25 costs (table and CSV)
Votes in the Commons
How Priti Patel voted in the House of Commons: 380 recorded votes since 4 July 2024, as published by the Commons Votes API. Of these, 33 were votes on statutory instruments or procedural motions, which are not listed below. Below, the latest 30 on bills and motions. On 20 October 2026 Priti Patel voted No on "Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Third Reading".
| Date | Division and vote recorded |
|---|---|
| 19 October 2026 to 20 October 2026 | Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Third Reading No; Programme Motion No |
| 19 October 2026 to 20 October 2026 | Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: New Clause 12 Aye; New Clause 7 Aye; Amendment 32 Aye; Amendment 51 Aye; New Clause 21 Aye; Amendment 47 Aye; Amendment 4 Aye; Amendment 52 Aye; Amendment 23 Aye |
| 14 October 2026 | Opposition Day motion: Inheritance Tax Aye; MoD Bicester and illegal migrants Aye |
| 13 October 2026 | Courts and Tribunals Bill: Third Reading: No |
| 13 October 2026 | Courts and Tribunals Bill Report Stage: Amendment 1 Aye; New Clause 25 Aye |
| 11 September 2026 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading: No |
| 10 September 2026 | Social Housing Bill [Lords]: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading: Aye |
| 2 September 2026 | Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading No; Report Stage: New Clause 88 No; Report Stage: New Clause 67 Aye; Report Stage: New Clause 65 Aye |
| 14 July 2026 | Public Office (Accountability) Bill Report Stage: Amendment 19 Aye; Amendment 199 Aye |
| 13 July 2026 | Immigration and Asylum Bill: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading: Aye |
| 23 June 2026 to 7 July 2026 | Opposition Day: Early release of prisoners Aye; Puberty blockers Aye |
| 6 July 2026 | National Security (State Threats) Bill: motion to agree to Lords Amendment 1: No |
| 1 July 2026 | Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5 Aye; New Clause 4 Aye |
Source: Commons Votes API, read 28 October 2026. Only divisions in which a vote is recorded for the MP are counted. The full list on UK Parliament.
Written questions
Priti Patel has tabled 634 written questions since 4 July 2024, according to the Written Questions API. The latest 10 were addressed to Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Department for Transport and 2 other departments.
Wind Power: Seas and Oceans
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, which offshore wind farms are scheduled to be connected to the grid in each of the next ten years; and what level of GW will be added to grid capacity from each development.
Wind Power: Seas and Oceans
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if she make an assessment of the potential (a) economic and (b) environmental impacts of establishing an offshore grid to connect offshore windfarms off of the coast of the East of England to …
National Grid: East of England
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what her planned timetable is for the Norwich to Tilbury Great Grid Upgrade to be (a) constructed and (b) operational.
Chagos Islands: Sovereignty
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether (a) he, (b) his ministers and (c) his officials have had discussions and meetings with his counterpart in Mauritius to discuss the Chagos Archipelago since 20 July 20 …
Railways: Subsidies
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to Note 27 of her Department’s 2025/26 annual accounts, what estimate she has made of the level of public subsidy to rail services in each of the next five years.
Local Government: Essex
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate she has made of the grant formula funding to be provided to each of the five proposed unitary authorities in Essex under her local government reorganisations propos …
Local Government: Essex
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate she has made of (a) the total costs of local government reorganisation and (b) the changes to staffing levels in Essex.
A12
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made of the total costs of cancelling the A12 Widening Scheme.
Chagos Islands: Sovereignty
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the changes to the Green Book social time discounting rate to 3% announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will take steps to revise the estimate …
Schools: Concrete
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will publish a timetable for investment to be provided to schools in Witham constituency affected by RAAC for full remedial works to be undertaken.
Source: Written Questions API, read 15 October 2026, SHA-256 872cabc4eb85. Question wording as listed by the API, which gives the opening words of longer questions. All questions by Priti Patel.
2024 general election
Priti Patel won Witham at the general election of 4 July 2024 with 18,827 votes (37.2%), a majority of 5,145 over Rumi Chowdhury (Labour). Result as published: Con hold.
Commons Library results, read 14 October 2026 · Witham figures
Statements and pledges on this site
Official corrections
Records in which Priti Patel corrected an answer or the Commons record, or which the UK Statistics Authority addressed to Priti Patel:
Built 15 October 2026 from official records; register entries and votes are re-read on a rolling schedule. This page sets out what the record shows and gives no rating of the MP. Official UK Parliament page · All MPs · Something wrong? Tell us.