Priti Patel

British Conservative politician, UK Home Secretary

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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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Home Secretary mulls decision on Birmingham pub bombings inquiry The Home Secretary has agreed to look into calls for a public inquiry into the1974 Birmingham pub bombings, after a meeting with West Midlands Mayor AndyStreet. In a move welcomed by campaigners who.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:20Published 5 days ago

Priti Patel meets officers on Covid-19 enforcement patrol Home Secretary Priti Patel has met with police officers on Covid-19 enforcement patrol in west London. This comes as the capital is put into Tier-2 coronavirus restrictions. Report by Thomasl. Like us.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:13Published 1 week ago

Priti Patel promises to overhaul ‘broken’ asylum system Home Secretary Priti Patel has promised the biggest overhaul of the UK’s “fundamentally broken” asylum system in “decades”. Speaking at the Conservative Party conference, she insisted she.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:00Published 3 weeks ago

Protest hooliganism and thuggery is indefensible, says Patel Home Secretary Priti Patel says the “hooliganism and thuggery” witnessed in recent protests are “indefensible”, as she hailed the UK’s police. Speaking at the Conservative Party.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:06Published 3 weeks ago

Eustice: We need to review the way the asylum system works George Eustice says the government "needs to review the way the asylum system works" following reports that home secretary Priti Patel is exploring the possibility of offshore processing centres for.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:31Published 3 weeks ago

Cressida Dick pays tribute to ‘extraordinary’ Matt Ratana Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick has paid tribute to police officer Matt Ratana, describing him as a "larger than life" character and an "extraordinary person". Mr Dick, Home Secretary.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:39Published on September 27, 2020

Minute’s silence held for fallen police officer Home Secretary Priti Patel, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, have observed a minute's silence for the police officer who was tragically killed in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:47Published on September 25, 2020

Home Sec 'deeply shocked’ by killing of officer in Croydon Home Secretary Priti Patel has said that she is "deeply shocked and saddened” by the tragic killing of a police officer in Croydon overnight. Report by Patelr. Like us on Facebook at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:37Published on September 25, 2020

Home Secretary 'deeply shocked' by fatal shooting of police officer Priti Patel says she is 'deeply shocked and saddened' at the fatal shooting ofa police officer in Croydon. The Home Secretary was commenting after anofficer was shot dead in the early hours of the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:37Published on September 25, 2020

Priti Patel on rise in coronavirus cases: We are not out of the woods yet Home Secretary Priti Patel was speaking on a Zoom call with The Board ofDeputies of British Jews and discussed coronavirus, stating: "We are not outof they woods yet." Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:31Published on September 15, 2020

Patel encourages public to report Covid rule breakers Priti Patel has encouraged members of the public to report Covid-19 rule breakers as the ‘rule of six’ restrictions begin. People in England can no longer meet in groups of more than six people in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:10Published on September 15, 2020

Patel: It’s right we protect the integrity of the UK Priti Patel has said the government will ‘stand true’ to their commitment to the Good Friday Agreement. The Home Secretary added that it’s right to ‘protect the integrity of the UK’. Report.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:56Published on September 15, 2020

Priti Patel says chance meeting of two families of four 'is mingling' Asked if two families of four stopping for a chat on the way to the parkconstituted “mingling”, Home Secretary Priti Patel told BBC Radio 4’s Todayprogramme: “It is mingling". Any social.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:47Published on September 15, 2020

Patel: We must stand firm against the guerrilla tactics of Extinction Rebellion Home Secretary Priti Patel gives the keynote speech at the PoliceSuperintendents' Association annual conference. Ms Patel has referred toExtinction Rebellion (XR) activists as “so-called.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:39Published on September 8, 2020

Ministers gather for Cabinet meeting with Prime Minister Prime Minister Boris Johnson and members of his cabinet including Priti Patel,Baroness Evans, Michael Gove, Robert Buckland, Amanda Milling and Lord Frostarrive for a meeting in the Foreign and.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:25Published on September 8, 2020

Labour urges government to review two-week quarantine Shadow Home Secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds has called on the government to review its two-week travel quarantine arrangement. In a letter to Home Secretary Priti Patel, he highlighted the "dire.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:38Published on September 6, 2020

PC Andrew Harper's widow meets Priti Patel The widow of PC Andrew Harper, Lissie Harper, has met with Home Secretary Priti Patel to discuss the introduction of "Andrew's Law", which would see mandatory life sentences given to those convicted of.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:13Published on September 2, 2020

Nearly 1,500 migrants made journey to UK in small boats during August More than 1,450 migrants arrived in the UK by small boats in August despite avow from Priti Patel to make the dangerous route 'unviable'. More suspectedmigrants were seen arriving in the Port of Dover.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:07Published on September 1, 2020

Organisers of illegal parties to face £10,000 fine Home Secretary Priti Patel has visited the Metropolitan Police’s central comms command centre in Lambeth to hear more about their work to tackle unlicensed music events and other large gatherings.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:59Published on August 27, 2020

Key events following the death of teenager Harry Dunn A timeline of key events since motorcyclist Harry Dunn died after collidingwith a Volvo driven by Anne Sacoolas, the wife of a US diplomat, on August 27,2019. Sacoolas has been charged with causing the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 03:00Published on August 26, 2020

Priti Patel to meet with Pc Andrew Harper’s widow Home Secretary Priti Patel is to meet Lissie Harper, the widow of Pc Andrew Harper, to discuss Mrs Harper’s new law proposal which would see those who kill emergency workers jailed for life. Report.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:42Published on August 26, 2020

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Birmingham pub bombings: Priti Patel to look at case for inquiry Families say a public inquiry would establish "truth, justice and accountability" for victims. BBC News - Published 5 days ago
PC Andrew Harper's widow holds talks with home secretary Lissie Harper spoke to Priti Patel and Justice Secretary Robert Buckland QC about Harper's Law. BBC News - Published on September 2, 2020
PC Andrew Harper: Widow Lissie Harper to meet Home Secretary Priti Patel Lissie Harper is campaigning for killers of emergency workers to face mandatory life sentences. BBC News - Published on August 26, 2020

Channel crossings: Priti Patel tells MPs migrants believe France is a 'racist country' after 1,000 arrive in 10 days MP says home secretary was explaining pull factors and 'doesn't believe them to be true' Independent - Published on August 16, 2020
Priti Patel says she's 'minded' to formally legalise poppers Home secretary wants muscle-relaxing sex drug 'explicitly' removed from ban on supply of psychoactive substances Independent - Published on August 13, 2020
Migrant crossings: Mayor of Calais calls use of Navy ships to block Channel 'a declaration of war' Attack comes as Royal Air Force plane sent to patrol the waters – in response to Priti Patel's request for military help Independent - Published on August 12, 2020

'Overpriced junk food': Ben and Jerry's and Priti Patel in strange war of words over treatment of migrants Tory party chairman also joins row – accusing ice cream company of 'statistically inaccurate virtue signalling' Independent - Published on August 12, 2020
Channel crossings: Priti Patel was warned government policies were pushing migrants into dangerous voyages nine months ago Exclusive: Home secretary sat on committee that concluded asylum seekers had 'little choice but to make dangerous journeys by land and sea' Independent - Published on August 10, 2020
Defiant Priti Patel steps up plans for navy warships to block migrants crossing Channel despite backlash Warnings of drowning, threats of legal action and idea branded 'completely potty' – but home secretary puts ex-royal marine in charge Independent - Published on August 8, 2020
Migrants at risk of drowning if Priti Patel sends Navy warships to Channel, warns ex-home secretary Hardline Australia-style tactics to block fragile vessels also condemned as 'completely potty' by defence official Independent - Published on August 8, 2020

Priti Patel accused of failed 'get tough' approach on migrants as she considers using Royal Navy to tackle numbers crossing Channel Priti Patel is discussing using the Royal Navy to tackle the number of migrants crossing the Channel, prompting accusations she is repeating a 'get tough' approach that has failed in the past. Independent - Published on August 7, 2020
'Must act faster': Priti Patel demands to know why Twitter and Instagram took so long to remove Wiley's antisemitic posts 'The antisemitic posts from Wiley are abhorrent. They should not have been able to remain on Twitter and Instagram for so long' Independent - Published on July 26, 2020
Priti Patel to propose new laws against foreign interference after Russia influence report Britain has improved its position since the report was written, Priti Patel claims Independent - Published on July 24, 2020	Priti Patel promises review of hostile environment policy following Windrush scandal Home secretary pledges to put 'people above cases' – but campaigners accuse her of 'paying lip service' Independent - Published on July 21, 2020
Priti Patel calls on French to return migrant boats The Home Secretary says French intervention is the only way stop migrants crossing the Channel. BBC News - Published on July 15, 2020	Priti Patel wrongly tells MPs France is 'not intercepting migrant boats' as record numbers cross Channel French authorities stopped more than 1,200 migrants attempting to cross the strait in 2019 Independent - Published on July 15, 2020
EU citizens will be deported for minor offences under Priti Patel's post-Brexit immigration crackdown, lawyer warns Alarm that long-standing UK residents will be 'separated from their children and families, returned to countries they barely know' Independent - Published on July 14, 2020	Record number of migrants reach UK on day Priti Patel announces new approach to deal with English Channel crossings A new daily record has been set for the number of migrants to reach to the UK after crossing the English Channel, according to figures released this morning. Independent - Published on July 13, 2020
Foreign criminals jailed for more than a year 'to be banned from entering UK' under new immigration rules Priti Patel to announce details of points-based migration system which will replace freedom of movement from 1 January Independent - Published on July 12, 2020	Labour demands release of Priti Patel bullying report, amid claims of 'political interference' Senior civil servant is refusing to exonerate the home secretary as Downing Street is demanding, it is alleged Independent - Published on July 11, 2020
'Incredibly blokey': Women shut out of Boris Johnson's key decision making bodies, analysis finds Four new strategy-setting cabinet committees have no female voices - while two others have only Priti Patel Independent - Published on July 11, 2020	'People will die': Priti Patel warned immigration policy will force thousands back on the streets Exclusive: Local councils warn call for 'urgent action' to ensure homeless migrants — some of whom have lived and worked in UK for decades — are not pushed back into destitution because of their.. Independent - Published on July 7, 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 on June 28, 2020	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 on June 28, 2020
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 on June 28, 2020	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 on June 28, 2020
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 on June 23, 2020	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 on June 22, 2020
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 on June 22, 2020	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 on June 15, 2020
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 on June 15, 2020	Labour backs Priti Patel plan to jail protesters for vandalising war memorials Government considering plans to jail vandals for a decade Independent - Published on June 14, 2020
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 on June 13, 2020	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 on June 11, 2020
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 on June 10, 2020	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

Priti Patel

British Conservative politician, UK Home Secretary

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Birmingham pub bombings: Priti Patel to look at case for inquiry

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Channel crossings: Priti Patel tells MPs migrants believe France is a 'racist country' after 1,000 arrive in 10 days

Priti Patel says she's 'minded' to formally legalise poppers

Migrant crossings: Mayor of Calais calls use of Navy ships to block Channel 'a declaration of war'

'Overpriced junk food': Ben and Jerry's and Priti Patel in strange war of words over treatment of migrants

Channel crossings: Priti Patel was warned government policies were pushing migrants into dangerous voyages nine months ago

Defiant Priti Patel steps up plans for navy warships to block migrants crossing Channel despite backlash

Migrants at risk of drowning if Priti Patel sends Navy warships to Channel, warns ex-home secretary

Priti Patel accused of failed 'get tough' approach on migrants as she considers using Royal Navy to tackle numbers crossing Channel

'Must act faster': Priti Patel demands to know why Twitter and Instagram took so long to remove Wiley's antisemitic posts

Priti Patel to propose new laws against foreign interference after Russia influence report

Priti Patel promises review of hostile environment policy following Windrush scandal

Priti Patel calls on French to return migrant boats

Priti Patel wrongly tells MPs France is 'not intercepting migrant boats' as record numbers cross Channel

EU citizens will be deported for minor offences under Priti Patel's post-Brexit immigration crackdown, lawyer warns

Record number of migrants reach UK on day Priti Patel announces new approach to deal with English Channel crossings

Foreign criminals jailed for more than a year 'to be banned from entering UK' under new immigration rules

Labour demands release of Priti Patel bullying report, amid claims of 'political interference'

'Incredibly blokey': Women shut out of Boris Johnson's key decision making bodies, analysis finds

'People will die': Priti Patel warned immigration policy will force thousands back on the streets

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