Priti Patel

In news that will have undoubtedly delighted many, Home Secretary Priti Patel quit the cabinet yesterday ahead of the incoming Prime Minister, ...

“Those entering the UK via illegal and dangerous means such as the Channel should expect a swift removal. Anyone travelling through safe countries to reach the UK should claim asylum there instead of funding criminal gangs who put profit before lives. In a televised speech, Rutnam claimed he was constructively dismissed from the role for raising allegations about Patel bullying members of staff. Dan O’Mahoney, a former commando who was appointed to deal with migrant crossings said: "People should claim asylum in the first safe country they reach. In April, Patel was cleared of bullying after an official investigation ordered by Boris Johnson. The But, it was put back on the list of potential countries after “particular interest” was shown by Boris Johnson and Priti Patel. \u201c"I have been the target of a vicious and orchestrated briefing campaign"\n\nTop civil servant in the Home Office, Sir Philip Rutnam, quits and says he intends to sue the government for constructive dismissal https://t.co/9m4hL9nUcp\u201d— BBC News (UK) (@BBC News (UK)) Patel said: “The problem that we have with illegal migration, and we should be very clear about this, is that the majority of people are not fleeing persecution, they are asylum shopping and that is why they should be claiming asylum in other countries.” “It is critical that we have a safe and legal maritime deterrent in the channel, and our Border Force officers are authorised to use new maritime tactics.” [sparked controversy](https://www.indy100.com/politics/priti-patel-asylum-shopping-backlash) for remarks made during a Home Affairs Committee meeting, in which she claimed that migrants who come to the UK are “asylum shopping”. [Rwanda policy,](https://www.indy100.com/politics/mp-defends-government-rwanda-plan) in which the government plans to send people seeking asylum in the UK to Rwanda.

Outgoing Home Secretary Priti Patel has been savaged by a Coventry MP on social media. Ahead of Boris Johnson's final day as Prime Minister today, Ms Patel ...

It's not the first time that MP Sultana has shared her thoughts on the former Home Secretary. Tory Ms Patel announced her decision in a letter to Johnson in which said she would give his replacement, Liz Truss, her support from the backbenches. Some were critical of the tweet, labelling it a 'school [play] ground' response and 'without a shred of decency' while others defended Ms Patel. It was a message that received a huge response, attracting more than 130,000 likes and approaching 19,000 retweets. "Good riddance Priti Patel," she wrote. In a message to her Twitter following of more than 286,000, the Labour politician did not hold back.

UK Home Secretary Priti Patel quit from her post just hours after Liz Truss was elected as the new Prime Minister of Britain, sparking rumours.

Patel was a staunch loyalist to Boris Johnson and was an active part of the Brexit campaign. Patel joined the Conservative Party in 1991 and is now considered one of the senior-most members of the party. Priti Patel is an Indian-origin British politician, who started serving as the Home Secretary of the country in 2019.

A video, which is now going viral, shows Priti Patel highlighting her "pride" for having served in Mr Johnson's administration.

Twitter user Thor Benson shared a few screenshots on Twitter and people can be seen tagging a person with username Liz Trussell despite of Liz Truss. Meanwhile, people on Twitter kept tagging a random person instead of the incoming British Prime Minister Liz Truss, and her responses are to die for. Just a few hours before Priti Patel resigned as Home Secretary, she told MPs at the Commons to “shut up."

Despite the claims, Ms Patel congratulated the new Prime Minister in her resignation letter, saying: “I congratulate Liz Truss on being elected our new leader, ...

However, the rate of prosecutions for offences such rape to burglary and theft have plummeted. She told the Commons she was “proud” of her time at the Home Office, which has seen “some of the biggest reforms on security, migration and public safety”. She urged Liz Truss to keep the policy in place, saying the “package of measures” would lead to “lasting reforms” to the UK’s asylum and removal system. She said in future she planned to “champion many of the policies and causes” she “stood up for” from the back benches. But she praised the policy, saying: “This partnership is very clear in terms of standards, the treatment of people that are relocated to Rwanda, the resources that are put in and also the processing of how every applicant is treated.” She told Boris Johnson in her resignation letter: “It has been the honour of my life to serve our country as Home Secretary for the last three years.”

In her letter of resignation, she stated that she will support Liz Truss as our new prime minister and expressed her congratulations on being chosen as our ...

Once Liz officially assumes office and a new Home Secretary is named, I have decided to continue serving the nation and the Witham constituency from the opposition benches. In her letter of resignation, she stated that she will support Liz Truss as our new prime minister and expressed her congratulations on being chosen as our new leader. Digital Desk: In a letter to departing Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday, UK Home Secretary Priti Patel announced her resignation from the Cabinet and that she will support Liz Truss from the opposition benches in Parliament.

LONDON: British Home Secretary Priti Patel on Monday (Sept 5) resigned her post hours after Foreign Secretary Liz Truss was elected by Conservative Party ...

Patel continued: "It is vital that your successor backs all aspects of these policies on illegal migration to ensure the full implementation and delivery of the New Plan for Immigration and Nationality and Borders Act. Your support over this period has delivered an unparalleled package of reforms and investment." She will then announce the new Cabinet.

Priti Patel left behind a "despicable legacy" as home secretary, and activists fear the future 'could be worse' for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers.

She has a [decidedly conservative track record in politics](https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2019/07/25/priti-patel-home-secretary-lgbt-rights/). “It reminds me of Priti Patel’s lack of empathy and humanity,” Rocca said. “We live in unprecedented times and as the new appointment is made… [“face a significant risk of violation of their rights to be free from torture and inhuman treatment”](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/sep/05/deported-uk-asylum-seekers-human-rights-at-risk-in-rwanda-court-told). A Home Office spokesperson argued Rwanda is a “fundamentally safe and secure country, with a track record of supporting asylum seekers”. It said the legislation will have a “significant impact” on LGBTQ+ people seeking asylum as it “raised the bar for proving their sexual orientation and/or gender identity” – increasing the “likelihood” they will be denied asylum and “sent back to dangerous situations”. [“some evidence of discrimination and intolerance”](https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2022/05/10/home-office-rwanda-lgbtq-asylum/) towards LGBTQ+ people in Rwanda. we hold our breath. “This is not a legacy to be proud of and we call on the new home secretary to reverse Priti Patel’s inhumane policies.” She insisted leaving the government role was her “choice” and said it was “vital” Truss “backs all aspects” of her policies on “illegal migration”. LGBTQ+ asylum charity, Rainbow Migration, said Patel “leaves a despicable legacy behind” as LGBTQ+ people seeking safety in the UK today are “more at risk because of her cruel immigration and asylum policies”. Patel wrote that the Tory government had “strengthened” the UK’s “proud track record of providing sanctuary and refuge to those in genuine need”.

Former home secretary overpromised and undelivered on tackling the Channel migration crisis and it cost her status as darling of the Tory right.

In a letter to Mr Johnson setting out her plan to resign after Liz Truss takes office as prime minister, Ms Patel said it had been the “honour of my life” to serve as home secretary and that she would “continue my public service to the country and the Witham constituency from the backbenches” once a successor is appointed. She also oversaw the setting up of the points-based immigration system promised by her and Mr Johnson as part of the Vote Leave campaign, although there are the beginnings of rumblings of discontent on the right over the fact it is not leading to significantly lower overall immigration. She also managed to ensure the Government offered sanctuary to tens of thousands of Ukrainians and Afghans fleeing the terrible situations in their countries, and although many of the latter still languish in hotels, that is not the responsibility of her department. That all-but-guaranteed that the intractable problem of the Channel migration crisis became the central and defining issue of her time as home secretary and – with record numbers making the crossing this year – it is a promise she has been unable to keep. [argued in her resignation letter](https://inews.co.uk/news/politics/priti-patel-resign-why-home-secretary-quit-liz-truss-cabinet-reshuffle-explained-2-1835479?ico=in-line_link) that she smashed through massive opposition to come within touching distance of achieving her plan to deport some of those who cross the Channel to Rwanda, insisting she has “laid strong foundations” for her successor to stem the flow of small boats. On the latter, Ms Patel made a rod for her own back by pledging in 2020 to make it “unviable” for asylum seekers to enter Britain by crossing the English Channel in small boats.

Ms Truss visited the Queen at Balmoral on Tuesday, where she was officially appointed prime minister, after beating out rival Rishi Sunak on Monday. With a ...

[Home Secretary](/topic/home-secretary) in 2019. Nadine Dorries is stepping down after leading the culture department since 2021. [Ms Dorries](https://www.standard.co.uk/topic/nadine-dorries) is the author of a series of novels including the best-selling Four Streets, which she based on her experience growing up in Liverpool. It has been widely reported that Ms Patel was not expected by Ms Truss to remain in her position. [Ms Truss](https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/boris-johnson-mps-government-hague-tory-party-b1023414.html) now in full power, here is a look at the list of recent MP resignations. [iz Truss](/topic/liz-truss)’ appointment as [prime minister](https://www.standard.co.uk/topic/liz-truss) has triggered another wave of ministerial resignations, as the new leader prepares to assign cabinet roles.