Witham (UK Parliament constituency)

Witham
County constituency
for the House of Commons
Map
Boundaries since 2024
Map of constituency
Boundary of Witham in the East of England
CountyEssex
Electorate75,064 (2023)[1]
Major settlementsHatfield Peverel, Kelvedon, Marks Tey, White Notley, Witham
Current constituency
Created2010
Member of ParliamentPriti Patel (Conservative)
SeatsOne
Created fromBraintree, Maldon and East Chelmsford, North Essex, Colchester

Witham is a parliamentary constituency in Essex represented by Dame Priti Patel in the House of Commons of the UK Parliament since its 2010 creation. She is a Conservative who was Home Secretary from 24 July 2019 until her resignation on 5 September 2022 following the announcement of the results of the Conservative Party leadership contest.[2]

  1. ^ "The 2023 Review of Parliamentary Constituency Boundaries in England – Volume two: Constituency names, designations and composition – Eastern". Boundary Commission for England. Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Priti Patel to step down as home secretary, ahead of new PM". BBC News. 5 September 2022. Retrieved 5 September 2022.