WITHAM MP Priti Patel took some time away from Westminster and the controversy over visa applications to take a tour of a nursery.

Ms Patel was given a tour of the Busy Bees children’s nursery in Stanway by Marg Randle, who is the co-founder of the Busy Bees Group.

Marg along with centre director Gina Curry gave Ms Patel a tour of the nursery, giving her the chance to observe the children.

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The visit also provided an opportunity for the team to showcase Unleashing Potential, Busy Bees’ digital learning and development programme.

Gazette: Visit: Priti Patel MP with Area Director Marcia Brown, joins older children at the Busy Bees Nursery (Stuart Gulleford)

Gazette: Visit: Priti Patel with the Busy Bees team from left Mathew Labaki – Operations Director, Karen Mackay MBE – Head of External Strategy, Marcia Brown – Area Director, Marg Randles OBE – Co-Founder of Busy Bees and Gina Curry

Speaking after her tour, Ms Patel said: “I very much enjoyed my visit and seeing the excellent facilities provided for the care of children by Busy Bees in my constituency.

“It was also great to catch up with Marg and hear about how the business is growing and talk through the key issues affecting the development of children, after the pandemic.”