Priti Patel
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Britain's shadow minister Priti Patel wants China on UK’s national security risk list
World | Dec 22, 2024, 06:30 PM ISTPriti Patel also attacked UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Cabinet. She has alleged the current government of prioritising trade ties with China over national security.
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Priti Patel, Gujarati descent leader, likely to replace Indian-origin Sunak as Leader of Opposition
World | Jul 17, 2024, 04:40 PM ISTPatel, whose parents hail from Gujarati-Ugandan heritage, has held positions as international development secretary and home secretary in previous Tory Cabinets led by both Theresa May and Boris Johnson.
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Priti Patel resigns as UK Home Secretary hours after Liz Truss wins UK PM race
World | Sep 05, 2022, 11:49 PM ISTUK news: UK Home Secretary Priti Patel resigned on Monday hours after Liz Truss won the UK PM race defeating Rishi Sunak.
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UK cabinet reshuffle: Priti Patel, Rishi Sunak retain top jobs as PM Boris Johnson rejig team
World | Sep 16, 2021, 12:38 AM ISTRishi Sunak will remain next door to Johnson at Downing Street as his Chancellor of the Exchequer and Priti Patel, who had been at the centre of some speculation of being moved, remains in her post as Home Secretary.
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UK Home Secretary Priti Patel promises new fast-track visa for countries like India
World | Nov 08, 2019, 03:05 PM ISTThe so-called NHS Visa will be part of a new Points-Based Immigration System (PBIS), which the Conservative Party government plans to introduce if it is voted to power in the December 12 polls. The main features of such a new visa would be a halving of fees and a quicker processing time of just two weeks for qualified doctors and nurses
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Priti Patel takes charge as first British Indian home secretary
World | Jul 25, 2019, 07:04 AM ISTPriti Patel had been a prominent member of the "Back Boris" campaign for the Conservative Party leadership and was widely tipped for the plum post in the prime minister's frontline team.
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UK minister Priti Patel forced to resign after row over ‘unofficial’ meetings with Israeli officials
World | Nov 09, 2017, 07:40 AM ISTUK minister Priti Patel resigned from her Cabinet post after row erupted over her unauthorised secret meetings with Israeli politicians.
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India is one of world's most dynamic countries: Indian-origin British MP
World | Aug 12, 2014, 12:45 PM ISTLondon: India has secured its place as one of the world's most remarkable and dynamic countries, an Indian-origin MP of the Britain's Conservative Party has said.Priti Patel, 42, said Indians could be proud of their
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Priti Patel, Narendra Modi supporter, is UK minister
World | Jul 16, 2014, 12:21 PM ISTLondon: An ardent fan of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has became the treasury minister in the British government.Priti Patel, 42, Conservative MP from Witham, was promoted by Prime Minister David Cameron in the cabinet