Priti Patel

Ex-minister accuses Labour of 'abandoning' region

An Essex MP and ex-Tory Home Secretary says the Labour government has "abandoned" the region.

The UK prime minister calls for negotiation rather than an escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict.

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says the UK could act as a "bridge" between the US and Europe.

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch appears to distance herself from Priti Patel's comments on immigration.

The Conservatives say it compromises UK security, while Nigel Farage says it has caused "deep disquiet" in Donald Trump's team.

Darren Jones says there "shouldn't be an element of conceding to illegal invasions from Russia".

The local MP says she will continue to press the government to improve the station.

Tory leadership candidate says as home secretary she made changes allowing ministers to control migration.

Westminster Hall debate hears that "GP to patient ratio" in Essex is the worst in the country.

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