Priti Patel

British Conservative politician

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Priti Sushil Patel is a British politician serving as Secretary of State for the Home Department since 2019 and the Member of Parliament (MP) for Witham since 2010. Patel served as Secretary of State for International Development from 2016 to 2017. A member of the Conservative Party, she is ideologically positioned on the party's right wing and considers herself to be a Thatcherite.

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Liverpool celebrations: Priti Patel urges people to stick to the rules Home Secretary Priti Patel urges people to stick to the coronavirus restrictions in place after Liverpool fans crowded together to celebrate the team winning the Premier League.Speaking to the BBC’s.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:11Published 5 days ago

Mourners gather in Reading's market place for a vigil to remember victims of attack Home Secretary Priti Patel joins mourners gathered for a vigil in memory of the victims of the Reading attack on June 20. Khairi Saadallah, 25, of Basingstoke Road, Reading, has been charged with three.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:30Published 6 days ago

American among dead in UK 'terror' attack [NFA] A minute's silence was held on Monday for the victims of the stabbing spree in the English town of Reading. An American man was among the dead in what authorities call an "act of terrorism." Joe.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:36Published 2 weeks ago

Patel praises heroic officers in wake of terror attack Home Secretary Priti Patel has praised the police officers who “ran towards danger” during the terror attack in Reading on Saturday. Report by Patelr. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:54Published 2 weeks ago

Patel: ‘The threat posed by lone actors is growing’ Priti Patel has said that the “terrorist threat that we face is complex, diverse and rapidly changing”. The Home Secretary made the statement in the House of Commons earlier today. Report by.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:36Published 2 weeks ago

Priti Patel: Important to learn lessons from Reading attack Priti Patel has met with police investigating a terror attack in Reading, in which three people were killed. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:22Published 2 weeks ago

Patel: ‘UK security services have prevented 25 attacks’ Home Secretary Priti Patel has said that the public should take “reassurance” from the fact that over the last three years, the “UK’s security and intelligence services have prevented 25.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:53Published 2 weeks ago

Priti Patel pays her respects to terror victims Priti Patel has described the Reading terror attack which happened over the weekend as “tragic”. The Home Secretary visited Forbury Gardens this morning where she laid down flowers at the scene... Credit: ODN Duration: 00:36Published 2 weeks ago

Two people rushed to emergency unit after Reading stabbing Two people have been rushed to hospital with stab wounds after being attacked in Reading town centre. The casualties were taken to the emergency unit of the Royal Berkshire Hospital for treatment after.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:32Published 2 weeks ago

Priti Patel: Shameful hooliganism is indefensible Home Secretary Priti Patel has condemned the violence that took place during anti-racism protests over the weekend, describing the "shameful hooliganism" as "indefensible" and vowing to bring those.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:08Published on June 8, 2020

Patel: Edward Colston statue toppling is ‘disgraceful’ Home Secretary Priti Patel says that the toppling of an Edward Colston statue in Bristol is "utterly disgraceful". It comes after anti-racism protesters pulled down the statue during a Black Lives.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:40Published on June 7, 2020

Boxer Joshua leads Black Lives Matter march in hometown British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua marching in Watford as part of protests sparked by death of George Floyd in U.S. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 00:58Published on June 6, 2020

Patel urges people to avoid Floyd protests over Covid fears Home secretary Priti Patel has urged people to stay away from today’s over George Floyd’s death – saying the UK is still in the grips of a public health pandemic and that people should act.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:56Published on June 6, 2020

Travel rule changes for Britain and Germany Britain and Germany announced changes to travel rules on Wednesday. As Francis Maguire reports, the UK will introduce a 14 day quarantine for all travellers while Germany has eased travel restrictions. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:30Published on June 3, 2020

Priti Patel: Travellers from overseas could increase the spread of Covid-19 Travellers from overseas could increase the spread of Covid-19, the Home Secretary has said as she outlined time-limited quarantine measures for England. Making a statement to the Commons, Priti Patel.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:35Published on June 3, 2020

France to impose 14-day quarantine on travellers from the UK Travellers to France coming from the UK will be made to quarantine for 14 days, the French Government has announced. The move follows an announcement from Home Secretary Priti Patel stating that all.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:11Published on May 23, 2020

All you need to know from the May 22 coronavirus briefing Two-week quarantines will be imposed on new arrivals to the UK from June 8, with fines for anyone who breaches the measure to prevent new waves of coronavirus from overseas. Home Secretary Priti Patel.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:48Published on May 22, 2020

Home Secretary pays tribute to victims of Manchester Arena bombing Home Secretary Priti Patel has paid tribute to the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing during the daily press briefing at Downing Street. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:45Published on May 22, 2020

Priti Patel: 14 day quarantine will be enforced Home Secretary Priti Patel has announced that the police will enforce a 14 day quarantine on international arrivals with spot checks and fines of £1,000. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:44Published on May 22, 2020

UK visitors to receive £1,000 fine if two-week quarantine broken At the Government's daily press conference, Home Secretary Priti Patel explains why English police will have the power to issue £1,000 fines to people who breach two-week quarantine rules. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:23Published on May 22, 2020

Quarantines to be imposed on new arrivals to UK from June 8 Two-week quarantines will be imposed on new arrivals to the UK from June 8, with fines for anyone who breaches the measure to prevent new waves of coronavirus from overseas. Home Secretary Priti Patel.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:49Published on May 22, 2020

14 day quarantine for anyone coming into UK Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis has confirmed that people entering Britain will be required to quarantine for 14 days, with further details due to be announced by Home Secretary Priti Patel at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:04Published on May 22, 2020

Priti Patel condemns 'awful' lockdown parties as London police break up raves for fourth night 'It is simply unacceptable,' home secretary says Independent - Published 5 days ago
Coronavirus: Leicester 'could be locked down' says home secretary Priti Patel says it is "correct" that the government is considering the move. BBC News - Published 5 days ago
Priti Patel says Labour ethnic minority MPs who accused her of using heritage are 'racist' MPs accused home secretary of 'gaslighting' victims of racism in comments on her own experiences Independent - Published 5 days ago

Mark Drakeford: Welsh leader accuses Boris Johnson of risking second wave by encouraging public to return to normal life Priti Patel rejects claims that Dominic Cummings encouraged public to ignore lockdown by driving to Durham Independent - Published 5 days ago
Priti Patel admits Windrush compensation scheme too slow but refuses to apologise Home secretary insists delays occur because each case is handled in 'sensitive way' Independent - Published 1 week ago
Threat from 'lone wolf' terrorists growing, home secretary warns in wake of Reading attack Home Secretary Priti Patel has warned the UK faces a growing risk from so-called 'lone wolf' terrorists. In the wake of the Reading attack, Ms Patel told MPs the terror threat the UK faced was.. Independent - Published 2 weeks ago

UK politics news – live: Priti Patel to give update on Reading terror attack, and Rishi Sunak urged to cut VAT Follow all the latest developments Independent - Published 2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter: 210,000 people have joined UK protests and counter-demonstrations since George Floyd's death Priti Patel says around 2,000 'thugs' were at London protest over statues that saw violence on Saturday Independent - Published 3 weeks ago
Priti Patel calls Jeremy Corbyn's politics 'racist' in House of Commons Home Secretary Priti Patel has described the politics of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn as "racist" in the House of Commons. Independent - Published 3 weeks ago
Labour backs Priti Patel plan to jail protesters for vandalising war memorials Government considering plans to jail vandals for a decade Independent - Published 3 weeks ago

London protests: Priti Patel condemns 'unacceptable thuggery' as statue demonstrators clash with police Hundreds of mostly white men descend on London after call to action by far-right groups Independent - Published 3 weeks ago
Matt Hancock accuses ethnic minority MPs of 'identity politics' in Black Lives Matter row 61 ethnic minority MPs had written to Home Secretary Priti Patel asking her not to 'silence or impede on the feeling that other minority groups may face' Independent - Published 3 weeks ago
Catholic leaders condemn Priti Patel's immigration crackdown for shutting out people trying to 'contribute to society' Bishops also attack EU citizens left 'without legal status' and 'devastating consequences' of indefinite detention of torture-victims Independent - Published 3 weeks ago	Britain's interior minister says violent protestors should face justice A minority of protesters who were violent during the weekend's "Black Lives Matter" protests in Britain undermined the cause and should face justice, interior minister Priti Patel said on Monday. Reuters - Published on June 8, 2020
'Has there ever been a more tone-deaf home secretary?': Piers Morgan attacks Priti Patel for calling removal of Colston statue 'unacceptable' Monument of 17th-century slave trader thrown into harbour during anti-racism protests Independent - Published on June 8, 2020	David Davis warns Priti Patel that 'cruel' indefinite detention of immigrants is making modern slavery worse 'People don't know when they are going to get out – and that is psychologically devastating', ex-cabinet minister says, as he fights to ban practice Independent - Published on June 6, 2020
British Airways does not attend meeting with Britain's interior minister Priti Patel British Airways and its parent company IAG did not attend a meeting on Thursday with Britain's interior minister Priti Patel, with the meeting meant to discuss the UK's new quarantine plans. Reuters - Published on June 4, 2020	BA shuns UK minister over quarantine plans The airline has declined to meet Priti Patel amid strong criticism of the UK's quarantine policy. BBC News - Published on June 4, 2020
UK's quarantine of travellers vital to avoid second coronavirus wave, ministers say Britain's quarantine for travellers arriving from abroad, which will be introduced from June 8, is crucial to avoiding a second wave of the coronavirus outbreak in the country, Interior Minister Priti.. Reuters - Published on June 3, 2020	Priti Patel's answers are not so much a word salad as a motorway pileup involving only Ocado vans At least Theresa May kept her non-answers brief Independent - Published on May 22, 2020
UK to introduce quarantine for international arrivals from June 8 Britain will introduce a COVID-19 quarantine for travellers arriving from abroad from June 8, interior minister Priti Patel said on Friday, a measure that airlines have warned will devastate their.. Reuters - Published on May 22, 2020	Air bridges not for now but should not rule out in future -UK interior minister Britain should not rule out the idea of so-called air bridges with countries who have low infection rates of COVID-19 in the future, interior minister Priti Patel said on Friday. Reuters - Published on May 22, 2020
UK still working out quarantine plan for people entering country The British government is still working on the details of how it will implement quarantine measures for people arriving in the country, interior minister Priti Patel said on Wednesday. Reuters - Published on May 20, 2020	Anger as Priti Patel says NHS fees paid by foreign health staff must stay, just three weeks after announcing 'review' Exclusive: Home Office admits there was no reassessment – despite home secretary promising it on national television Independent - Published on May 15, 2020
'Ludicrous situation': Lorraine Kelly puts Priti Patel on spot over new quarantine rules for travellers Priti Patel was put on the spot about the "ridiculous situation" of the new 14-day quarantine rule for people arriving the UK during an appearance on a morning news show. Independent - Published on May 13, 2020	Priti Patel has left it too late to keep Johnny Foreigner out. The danger to the world is Johnny English It's all too little, too late — but it is stunningly ironic Independent - Published on April 29, 2020
'There will be new norms': Priti Patel says social distancing will remain and life will not go back to how it was Priti Patel has said life in Britain "will not go back" to how it was before the coronavirus outbreak, even after the current lockdown ends. Independent - Published on April 29, 2020	Investigation which 'cleared' Priti Patel of bullying condemned as secretive and biased Internal inquiry thought to have found lack of evidence against home secretary - but 'allows no right to transparency or challenge for anyone who complained', says union Independent - Published on April 29, 2020
Coronavirus: Home Office immigration policies 'compounding' health inequalities, says Sadiq Khan Exclusive: London mayor calls on Priti Patel to lift certain restrictions on migrants in response to the virus outbreak, saying he is 'deeply concerned' that some policies are risking Londoners' public.. Independent - Published on April 28, 2020	Huge 'immigration health surcharge' fees paid by foreign NHS workers being reviewed, Priti Patel says Home secretary bows to pressure to look again at the fees - a crippling £8,000 for a family of four - in light of 'extraordinary contribution' Independent - Published on April 25, 2020
Priti Patel facing tribunal claim for constructive dismissal from former Home Office chief Sir Philip Rutnam could win unlimited compensation over whistleblowing claim Independent - Published on April 20, 2020	Priti Patel urged to extend EU settled status scheme deadline in response to coronavirus crisis Exclusive: Lib Dem demand comes after numbers applying halve in a month as support centre closed by lockdown Independent - Published on April 16, 2020
Coronavirus: Priti Patel 'sorry' if people feel government has failed on PPE Home secretary's comment in first appearance at daily coronavirus briefing falls well short of apology Independent - Published on April 11, 2020	Paedophiles seeking to exploit children online in coronavirus crisis, UK says Paedophiles are seeking to exploit the fact that children are increasingly going online to meet friends and do school lessons on their computers during the coronavirus crisis, Britain's interior.. Reuters - Published on April 11, 2020
Cabinet minister forced to defend Priti Patel over home secretary failing to face scrutiny over coronavirus Oliver Dowden, the Culture Secretary, says Ms Patel is "100% committed" Independent - Published on April 9, 2020	Priti Patel challenged over failure to ensure travellers from coronavirus hotspots self-isolate after arriving in UK Official guidance for travellers from Wuhan, Italy and Iran was lifted last month Independent - Published on April 3, 2020
Coronavirus: Domestic abuse victims can leave home to access help during lockdown, Priti Patel says Police say there has already been a rise in domestic violence during virus outbreak Independent - Published on March 29, 2020	Boris Johnson news – live: Priti Patel faces fresh bullying claims over 'shocking aggression', as Tory minister prompts anger with attack on BBC Follow all the latest developments Independent - Published on March 5, 2020
Boris Johnson refuses to say if he was aware of Priti Patel bullying allegations Prime minister gives beleaguered home secretary staunch support, telling MPs 'I am sticking by her' Independent - Published on March 4, 2020	Priti Patel's career on brink after home secretary accused of bullying staff at third department Foreign aid staff ready to give evidence at ex-Home Office chief's tribunal - which could establish a pattern of behaviour Independent - Published on March 4, 2020
Boris Johnson news - live: Priti Patel faces sack after 'tsunami' of new bullying claims, as poll finds most Tory members don't accept climate change science Follow all the latest developments Independent - Published on March 4, 2020	UK minister Patel calls for unity after top official resigns: internal email Britain's interior minister Priti Patel said she regretted the resignation of senior official Philip Rutnam and called on her department to pull together, an internal email seen by Reuters showed on.. Reuters - Published on March 3, 2020
Boris Johnson live – news: Priti Patel under pressure to quit after bullying investigation launched, as PM's officials given Brexit 'pep talk' in Brussels Follow all the latest developments Independent - Published on March 3, 2020	Priti Patel must step down over bullying allegations, Labour says Labour's Diane Abbott has called on Priti Patel to step down as home secretary while the Cabinet Office conducts an inquiry into bullying allegations levelled against her. Independent - Published on March 3, 2020
Priti Patel staff member 'received payout after attempting suicide' following bullying claims Woman was shouted at and dismissed from private office role because Ms Patel 'doesn't like your face', according to legal correspondence Independent - Published on March 2, 2020	Who to believe – Priti Patel, sacked for endangering national security and lying about it, or the other guy? The Home Office civil war comes down a matter of trust, and if you trust the home secretary, you're beyond salvation Independent - Published on March 2, 2020
UK PM Johnson launches inquiry into interior minister bullying allegations British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has asked officials to "establish the facts" by launching an inquiry into allegations of bullying against interior minister Priti Patel, senior minister Michael.. Reuters - Published on March 2, 2020	Priti Patel bullying investigation launched by Cabinet Office Priti Patel is being investigated by the Cabinet Secretary over allegations of bullying, following the shock resignation of her top civil servant. Independent - Published on March 2, 2020
Boris Johnson news - live: Brexit talks 'risk collapse' over fishing rights row with EU, as Priti Patel bullying allegations intensify Follow all the latest updates Independent - Published on March 2, 2020	Boris Johnson should suspend Priti Patel from government and hold investigation into bullying claims, demands McDonnell 'It looks as though she's on the way out,' says shadow chancellor Independent - Published on March 1, 2020

Priti Patel

British Conservative politician

Priti Patel ▸ Facts ▸ Comments ▸ News ▸ Videos

Priti Patel condemns 'awful' lockdown parties as London police break up raves for fourth night

Coronavirus: Leicester 'could be locked down' says home secretary

Priti Patel says Labour ethnic minority MPs who accused her of using heritage are 'racist'

Mark Drakeford: Welsh leader accuses Boris Johnson of risking second wave by encouraging public to return to normal life

Priti Patel admits Windrush compensation scheme too slow but refuses to apologise

Threat from 'lone wolf' terrorists growing, home secretary warns in wake of Reading attack

UK politics news – live: Priti Patel to give update on Reading terror attack, and Rishi Sunak urged to cut VAT

Black Lives Matter: 210,000 people have joined UK protests and counter-demonstrations since George Floyd's death

Priti Patel calls Jeremy Corbyn's politics 'racist' in House of Commons

Labour backs Priti Patel plan to jail protesters for vandalising war memorials

London protests: Priti Patel condemns 'unacceptable thuggery' as statue demonstrators clash with police

Matt Hancock accuses ethnic minority MPs of 'identity politics' in Black Lives Matter row

Catholic leaders condemn Priti Patel's immigration crackdown for shutting out people trying to 'contribute to society'

Britain's interior minister says violent protestors should face justice

'Has there ever been a more tone-deaf home secretary?': Piers Morgan attacks Priti Patel for calling removal of Colston statue 'unacceptable'

David Davis warns Priti Patel that 'cruel' indefinite detention of immigrants is making modern slavery worse

British Airways does not attend meeting with Britain's interior minister Priti Patel

BA shuns UK minister over quarantine plans

UK's quarantine of travellers vital to avoid second coronavirus wave, ministers say

Priti Patel's answers are not so much a word salad as a motorway pileup involving only Ocado vans

UK to introduce quarantine for international arrivals from June 8

Air bridges not for now but should not rule out in future -UK interior minister

UK still working out quarantine plan for people entering country

Anger as Priti Patel says NHS fees paid by foreign health staff must stay, just three weeks after announcing 'review'

'Ludicrous situation': Lorraine Kelly puts Priti Patel on spot over new quarantine rules for travellers

Priti Patel has left it too late to keep Johnny Foreigner out. The danger to the world is Johnny English

'There will be new norms': Priti Patel says social distancing will remain and life will not go back to how it was

Investigation which 'cleared' Priti Patel of bullying condemned as secretive and biased

Coronavirus: Home Office immigration policies 'compounding' health inequalities, says Sadiq Khan

Huge 'immigration health surcharge' fees paid by foreign NHS workers being reviewed, Priti Patel says

Priti Patel facing tribunal claim for constructive dismissal from former Home Office chief

Priti Patel urged to extend EU settled status scheme deadline in response to coronavirus crisis

Coronavirus: Priti Patel 'sorry' if people feel government has failed on PPE

Paedophiles seeking to exploit children online in coronavirus crisis, UK says

Cabinet minister forced to defend Priti Patel over home secretary failing to face scrutiny over coronavirus

Priti Patel challenged over failure to ensure travellers from coronavirus hotspots self-isolate after arriving in UK

Coronavirus: Domestic abuse victims can leave home to access help during lockdown, Priti Patel says

Boris Johnson news – live: Priti Patel faces fresh bullying claims over 'shocking aggression', as Tory minister prompts anger with attack on BBC

Boris Johnson refuses to say if he was aware of Priti Patel bullying allegations

Priti Patel's career on brink after home secretary accused of bullying staff at third department

Boris Johnson news - live: Priti Patel faces sack after 'tsunami' of new bullying claims, as poll finds most Tory members don't accept climate change science

UK minister Patel calls for unity after top official resigns: internal email

Boris Johnson live – news: Priti Patel under pressure to quit after bullying investigation launched, as PM's officials given Brexit 'pep talk' in Brussels

Priti Patel must step down over bullying allegations, Labour says

Priti Patel staff member 'received payout after attempting suicide' following bullying claims

Who to believe – Priti Patel, sacked for endangering national security and lying about it, or the other guy?

UK PM Johnson launches inquiry into interior minister bullying allegations

Priti Patel bullying investigation launched by Cabinet Office

Boris Johnson news - live: Brexit talks 'risk collapse' over fishing rights row with EU, as Priti Patel bullying allegations intensify

Boris Johnson should suspend Priti Patel from government and hold investigation into bullying claims, demands McDonnell