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Dame Priti Sushil Patel is a British politician who has served as Shadow Foreign Secretary since November 2024, having previously served as Home Secretary from 2019 to 2022. A member of the Conservative Party, she was Secretary of State for International Development from 2016 to 2017. Patel has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Witham since 2010. She is ideologically on the right wing of the…
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Boris knew about the visit. The point is that the Foreign Office did know about this, Boris knew about [the trip]. It is not on, it is not on at all. “I went out there, I paid for it. And there is nothing else to this. It is quite extraordinary. It is for the Foreign Office to go away and explain themselves,
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“The stuff that is out there is it, as far as I am concerned. I went on holiday and met with people and organisations. As far as I am concerned, the Foreign Office have known about this “It is not about who else I met, I have friends out there.”
“Boris knew about the visit. The point is that the Foreign Office did know about this, Boris knew about [the trip]. It is not on, it is not on at all. “I went out there, I paid for it. And there is nothing else to this. It is quite extraordinary. It is for the Foreign Office to go away and explain themselves,”
“They might have interpreted that, but that is not the case,”
“We must seize the opportunity of leaving the EU to expand free trade with those who need it most, to boost investment in the poorest countries and to forge new alliances with the world’s emerging economies. “And, of course, I want to use our greater freedom from leaving the EU to deliver better value for UK taxpapers.”
“It’s a choice between a fast death for the department – and a slow death.”
“never set out to upset anyone”
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“overwhelmed with support from colleagues across the political divide”
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“undemocratic and interferes too much in our daily lives”
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Colchester Gazette: Witham MP Priti Patel opens new wing at Kelvedon care home
Outlook India: Former UK Home Secretary Priti Patel Says India Was ‘Hugely Angry’ Over Nirav Modi Extradition Delay
“I am grateful to the Foreign Secretary for advance sight of her statement. I start by recognising some of the positive commitments in the NATO summit communiqué, including the important reaffirmation of the alliance’s commitment to collective defence under article 5 and to the transatlantic bond, and the essential new defence procurement announcements. The recognition of Ukraine as a contributor to transatlantic security is overdue, and we back the reiteration of the alliance’s support for Ukrai”
“The terrorist regime in Tehran has once again violated the ceasefire, illegally attacking commercial shipping in the strait of Hormuz and striking our allies in the region, including Bahrain and Kuwait. These new assaults in the strait on at least three tankers were the most in a single day since April, according to the UN International Maritime Organisation. Earlier this week, the Iranians said they targeted Salman port in Bahrain, where Britain and the US operate naval bases. What were the”
“<em>(</em><em>Urgent Question):</em> To ask the Secretary of State for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office if she will make a statement on Iran’s violation of the ceasefire.”
“The world’s worst humanitarian crisis is now threatening to sink into even more harrowing depths. The disregard for human life and the violence in El Obeid is shocking, and the major new offensive simply must not happen. The attacks and destruction of civilian infrastructure and supply lines that we have already seen are beyond all our comprehension. Words alone, whether from the UK or the United Nations Security Council, will not stop the fighting. The Minister needs to explain how words are”
“<em>(Urgent Question):</em> To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if she will make a statement on the intensification of fighting in Sudan and diplomatic efforts to press the warring parties into a ceasefire.”
“What steps are being taken to investigate Daesh fighters who have returned to Britain and prosecute them for their crimes, including sexual violence and rape against the Yazidis and others? Given the importance of ensuring that there is accountability and reform of institutions to root out the risk of exploitation from the UN, charities and even the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, <span id="705" class="column-number" data-column-number="705"></span>what is the Government’s response”
“China’s human rights record is appalling. Did the Foreign Secretary know, while she was enjoying the hospitality of the Chinese Communist party earlier this month, that Chinese slave labour is being used to supply solar panels across UK schools and hospitals to meet Labour’s net zero targets? How has the Foreign Secretary allowed this to happen, and does she think it is acceptable for her Government to be turning a blind eye to Chinese slave labour and these awful human rights abuses?”
“The Foreign Secretary will know that a secret camera was found in an office block where the plans for the Chinese spy hub super-embassy were approved. No one knows yet where the camera came from, but it raises serious questions for the Government about their approval of this Chinese spy embassy. Can she say whether this act of foreign espionage will be investigated, and does this incident not once again highlight why China must be placed on the enhanced tier of the foreign influence registration”
“I echo your sombre words about Jo Cox, Mr Speaker. Her memory and her family are in our thoughts today.<span id="692" class="column-number" data-column-number="692"></span> The United Kingdom’s long-standing strategic, security, defence and intelligence relationship with the United States is crucial for us and for our allies. Can the Foreign Secretary tell us what role Britain has played in the negotiations between the United States and the middle east in relation to Iran, given our historic”
“Iran is the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism. It is now over 100 days since this conflict began, yet Iran continues to pose the most dangerous and significant threat to the middle east, peace and security and the interests of Britain and our allies and friends in the region. In recent days, we have seen the most appalling Iranian attack in Kuwait, causing injury and death at Kuwait International airport, and we have seen Iran launch missiles towards Israel. It continues to obstruct the”
“This has been a sobering and devastating week in Ukraine. Britain must continue to stand with Ukraine in its fight for freedom and sovereignty and back it against the evil and heinous acts we have seen, which are constantly committed by Putin.<span id="1307" class="column-number" data-column-number="1307"></span> The latest barbaric acts from Putin and Russia have led them to brutally target civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. The world has once again witnessed his cold-blooded actions: we ha”
“Lebanese Hezbollah is an Iranian-backed terrorist organisation that, for too long, has caused harm to the Lebanese people, undermined the Government of Lebanon and threatened Israel. It is also part of a terror network that threatens our interests and security, and those of our friends in the middle east. The House should be in no doubt that Hezbollah continues to undermine efforts to secure peace in the region, and fails to comply with the terms of the 2024 Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. What is the”
“The conflict and crisis in the middle east continues to be felt in Britain and overseas. The Government must use all their diplomatic leverage and economic might to pursue a path of peace and stability in the region that protects the interests of Britain, our allies and our partners. In response to the Minister’s remarks about the situation in Israel, we expect full diplomatic and consular access to be made available to British nationals. The Minister knows that progressing the peace plan in”
“Like the Prime Minister, the Foreign Secretary will be aware that Peter Mandelson was on the board of Sistema alongside Russian spies. Has she now checked whether the concerns raised during vetting related to Mandelson’s business links with enemies of the United Kingdom, including Russia and China? Has she asked for the details of the mitigations Sir Olly mentioned this morning and whether they were put in place around Mandelson? Does she know what kompromat <span id="153" class="column-number"”
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The Guardian: David Lammy challenges Priti Patel to condemn Israel's siege of Gaza – video
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Career landmark: Shadow Foreign Secretary (2024).
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Career landmark: member of the 59th Parliament of the United Kingdom (2024).
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Full Fact rated the claim “Figures from a leaked report showing that 37.5% of small boat arrivals are Albanian vindicates Priti Patel’s view that the majority of those crossing the Channel are ‘effectively economic migrants’ and ‘not genuine asylum seekers’.” We have not seen a copy of the leaked report, but the data in it, as presented by the Mail on Sunday, is not sufficient to vindicate this view as it isn’t comprehensive. The Home Office has not published comprehensive data to substantiate this claim, despite requests to do so. The Home Office also declined to comment on the leaked report..
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And peaked at 944,000 in the year ending March 2023, with total immigration standing at 1,469,000 in the same period
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Full Fact rated the claim “Priti Patel spent £77,000 on eyebrows and other beauty products.” This sum was paid to a company selling eyebrow products and services, but the Home Office has said the money was spent on PPE. The company in question does also sell PPE..
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BOOM Fact Check rated the claim “UK PM Boris Johnson tweeted an image of himself performing Shri Ram Abhishek along with Home Minister Priti Patel.” False.
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Daily Express: Priti Patel savagely shuts down Labour MP over police numbers 'I've not sacked them all!'
As "dreadful" and said she did not agree with the gesture of taking the knee
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“will enable us to attract the brightest and best – a firmer and fairer system that will take back control of our borders, crack down on foreign criminals and unleash our country”
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Career landmark: member of the 58th Parliament of the United Kingdom (2019–2024).
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Career landmark: Home Secretary (2019–2022).
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A settlement was reached for £25,000 after the member of staff threatened to bring a legal claim of bullying, harassment and discrimination on the grounds of race and disability against the department and Patel
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Patel was involved in a political scandal involving unauthorised meetings with the Government of Israel which breached the Ministerial Code, causing May to request Patel's resignation as International Development Secreta
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Career landmark: member of the 57th Parliament of the United Kingdom (2017–2019).
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Stated that she no longer held this view
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Career landmark: Secretary of State for International Development (2016–2017).
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Career landmark: Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom (2015).
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Career landmark: member of the 56th Parliament of the United Kingdom (2015–2017).
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Career landmark: Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Employment (2015–2016).
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Career landmark: Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (2014–2015).
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Which led to the introduction of same-sex marriage in England and Wales
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Career landmark: member of the 55th Parliament of the United Kingdom (2010–2015).
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Rejoined Weber Shandwick as Director of Corporate and Public Affairs practices
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Patel left her job with the Conservative Party to work for Weber Shandwick, a PR consulting firm
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Patel rejoined the Conservative Party having been offered a post to work for the new leader William Hague in his press office, dealing with media relations in London and the South East of England
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Born 1972-03-29.
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We must seize the opportunity of leaving the EU to expand free trade with those who need it most, to boost investment in the poorest countries and to forge new alliances with the world’s emerging economies. “And, of course, I want to use our greater freedom from leaving the EU to deliver better value for UK taxpapers.
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