Priti Patel
Priti Patel is a British politician who served as the Home Secretary from 2019 to 2021 and has been an influential figure within the Conservative Party. She has been in the news for her strong stance on various issues, including immigration and national security, and has been vocal in supporting Hong Kong dissidents, emphasizing the UK's commitment to protecting those fleeing repressive regimes.
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Priti Patel was the home secretary when a returns agreement with Pakistan was signed in 2022.
Pakistan comes under scrutiny as UK cracks down on ‘asylum abuse’ - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2026-03-07
Priti Patel, the UK Foreign Secretary, welcomed the American-Israeli strikes on Iran, stating it was shocking that Prime Minister Keir Starmer was not more proactive.
Iranske rakete poletele ka zemlji EU: "Preispitujemo terorističke pretnje"
Serbia· 2026-03-01
Priti Patel is the spokesperson for Foreign Affairs for the Conservative Party.
Albares pide comparecer en el Congreso para informar del tratado sobre Gibraltar | España
Spain· 2026-02-26
Priti Patel is expected to hold talks with US officials about the Chagos plan.
Trump changed mind on Chagos deal ‘after UK blocked use of Diego Garcia for Iran strikes’ | Chagos Islands
United Kingdom· 2026-02-20
The UK’s shadow foreign secretary, Priti Patel, said Trump had 'once again publicly rebuked Keir Starmer and his government'.
Trump tells Starmer handing Chagos Islands to Mauritius is a ‘big mistake’ | Chagos IslandsUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-19
Priti Patel warned of an 'axis of authoritarianism' faced by the UK and other western nations.
UK considers new Russia sanctions after Navalny frog toxin finding | Foreign policyUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-15
Priti Patel is mentioned in the context of racial abuse directed at politicians.
Trump, Musk and now UK billionaire Jim Ratcliffe – they are the enablers, making racists feel great again | Jonathan FreedlandUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-13
Priti Patel, Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of United Kingdom, reflected cross-party interest in strengthening UK–Africa engagement.
Minister Ceesay addresses UK lawmakers, investors at House of Commons
Gambia· 2026-02-05
Conservative shadow foreign secretary Priti Patel said: 'Starmer has already surrendered to the Chinese Communist Party over their plan for a spy-hub super embassy in the heart of our capital.'
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer flies to China for three-day visitUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-28
The shadow foreign secretary, Priti Patel, said: 'The evidence is overwhelming that China poses a serious threat to our national security.'
Starmer vows to remain ‘clear-eyed’ over national security as he flies to China | Foreign policyUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-27
Conservative shadow foreign secretary Priti Patel criticized Keir Starmer for compromising national security with the embassy plans.
UK approves plans for Chinese mega-embassy in LondonUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-20
Priti Patel stated that the capitulation on the Chagos Islands proposed by Labour is a bad deal for the UK.
Donald Trump accuse le Royaume-Uni d’un « acte d’une grande stupidité » avec la cession des îles Chagos, Londres se défend
France· 2026-01-20
Shadow foreign secretary Dame Priti Patel said the US president's tariff threat was 'completely wrong' and 'counterproductive'.
Tariff threat over Greenland 'wrong'United Kingdom· 2026-01-19
Priti Patel was singled out by Robert Jenrick for overseeing the surge in legal migration.
Barbs and a betrayal as Jenrick joins Reform after Badenoch gives him boot | Robert JenrickUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-15
Shadow foreign secretary Dame Priti Patel called for more information about what new sanctions would be put in place.
UK summons Iranian ambassador over 'brutal' killingsUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-13
Priti Patel stated that the Tate brothers are facing extremely serious charges and called for action from the UK Prime Minister.
Keir Starmer, presat să ceară arestarea și extrădarea lui Andrew Tate în Marea Britanie: „O oportunitate de aur” pentru guvernul britanic
Romania· 2025-12-20
Priti Patel criticizes the agreement for betraying the promises made with Brexit.
Danske studerende kommer lettere til Storbritannien med ny aftale
Denmark· 2025-12-17
A spokesperson for British Home Secretary Priti Patel condemned the crossings as 'shameful'.
قوارب المهاجرين تستأنف نشاطها في بحر المانش
United Arab Emirates· 2025-12-15Priti Patel was the former Conservative home secretary associated with the Rwanda scheme for refugees.
‘We thought the Rwanda scheme was the worst of it’: Enver Solomon on leading – and leaving – the Refugee Council | Life and styleUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-24
Dame Priti Patel warned that approving the embassy would put Britain at risk.
UK expected to approve plans for Chinese mega embassyUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-21
Priti Patel has faced criticism for her handling of FBI operations and her relationship with Five Eyes allies.
How Trump’s FBI boss let down MI5
Australia· 2025-11-11
Priti Patel expressed that Britain has had no role in the ceasefire.
UK to host international summit on Gaza recovery plan | Israel-Gaza warUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-12
Priti Patel is the shadow foreign secretary who criticized Keir Starmer's decision.
UK set to recognise Palestinian state on Sunday | GazaUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-21
He rejected a comparison with Boris Johnson, who as prime minister did not sack Priti Patel as his home secretary despite the then-adviser, Sir Alex Allen, saying she had broken the ministerial code.
Starmer refuses to say if he will sack Rayner if she broke rulesUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-04
Priti Patel emphasized the need for continued military aid to Ukraine against Putin's attacks.
Atacul asupra sediului British Council din Kiev, „deliberat și bine gândit”, este un „mesaj clar de ostilitate din partea lui Putin”, avertizează experțiiRomania· 2025-08-29
Priti Patel criticized Angela Rayner, suggesting different rules apply to her compared to honest British taxpayers.
Jutarnji list - Zamjenica premijera kupila treći stan od gotovo milijun eura, većinu godine bit će prazan. Kritičari je razapeli: 'Za nju vrijede druga pravila'
Croatia· 2025-08-26
Priti Patel called for the expulsion of Afzal Khan from his position.
Εντός και Εκτός: Ζητείται αποπομπή Βρετανού που επισκέφθηκε το ψευδοκράτος
Greece· 2025-08-12
Shadow foreign secretary Priti Patel claimed the policy was designed to placate Labour MPs.
Freed British-Israeli hostage says Starmer 'risks rewarding terror'United Kingdom· 2025-07-30
Priti Patel was one of the home secretaries who assured the Amess family that they were working on an inquiry.
‘I shouldn’t have to fight for answers’: David Amess’s daughter on the MP’s murder and her fury at his friends and colleagues | Prevent strategyUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-28
Cathy Newman revealed that Mordaunt, Tory colleague Dame Priti Patel, Labour's Angela Rayner and several other senior female politicians were victims of the practice.
AI deepfake porn humiliated me, says Penny MordauntUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-23
