Priti Patel MP robustly opposes the Weathersfield Special Development Order
Witham MP Priti Patel is opposing the Government’s plans to grant itself planning permission to continue to use the former RAF Wethersfield site for large-scale asylum accommodation for another three years. The Government have tabled a Special Development Order (SDO) statutory instrument, which is set to come into force on …
Priti thanks Tri Service Safety Officers for their service and innovation
Witham MP Priti Patel recently met with Tri Service Safety Officers from Devon and Cornwall in Parliament. As Home Secretary Priti had the privilege of working with our emergency services and saw first-hand the professional dedication required for these roles and the impact these integrated services can bring to communities …
VICTIMS MUST BE PUT FIRST! NOT DANGEROUS FOREIGN CRIMINALS
Priti speaks in a Westminster Hall debate on Foreign National Offenders. During her speech Priti reinforces her longstanding belief that the rights of victims should be put first, not the rights of foreign criminals. Priti also shares her experiences of this issue while as Home Secretary. Recounting stories of left-wing …
Enough is enough… the system is broken and we simply have to be tougher on asylum
The current asylum system is collapsing. The pressures caused by illegal and dangerous routes to claim asylum, facilitated by serious organised criminal gangs exploiting people and profiting from human misery, not only costs lives but undermines public confidence. This is counter to our national interest because the same criminal gangs …
Domestic abuse charity meet MP in Parliament
Local MP for Witham Priti Patel was pleased to meet the SafeLives team and other domestic abuse organisations in Parliament recently. SafeLives is a charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse. Priti has worked with SaveLives and other supporting charities as Home Secretary to tackle this appalling issue and give these …
Backing Hong Kong nationals
Priti Patel was delighted to recently meet with Benedict Rogers and his colleagues from Hong Kong Watch. In January 2021, the Government launched the BNO visa when the Chinese government imposed the National Security Law in Hong Kong. The visa reflected the UK’s historic and moral commitment to the people of Hong …
As an ex-Home Secretary we must back Rwanda bill – and stop civil servants grounding planes
It’s now been almost two years since the partnership with Rwanda was agreed and the legislation in the Nationality and Borders Act was passed to enable the Government to remove asylum seekers who enter the UK illegally to process their claims in safe third countries, like Rwanda. As the Home …
Priti to step down as Home Secretary
Witham MP Priti Patel is stepping down from the Government and her role as Home Secretary as Boris Johnson’s term as Prime Minister ends. Priti has served as Home Secretary in the Cabinet throughout Boris Johnson’s three-year administration and led an ambitious package of reforms and investment in policing, counter-terrorism …
Priti’s first interview since becoming Home Secretary, for the Daily Mail
Priti’s first interview since becoming Home Secretary, for the Daily Mail: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7316055/I-want-criminals-terrified-says-Priti-Patel-Home-Secretary-restore-confidence-Britain.html
Priti appointed Home Secretary in the new Government
Witham MP Priti Patel has been appointed Home Secretary in the new Government administration formed by incoming Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Commenting on her appointment Priti said: “It is a tremendous honour and privilege to be asked to serve in the new administration formed by Boris as Home Secretary. The …