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  Britain's shadow minister Priti Patel wants China on UK’s national security risk list

  World | December 22, 2024 18:30 IST

  Priti 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 | July 17, 2024 16:40 IST

  Patel, 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 | September 05, 2022 23:49 IST

  UK 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 | September 16, 2021 0:38 IST

  Rishi 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 | November 08, 2019 15:05 IST

  The 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 | July 25, 2019 7:04 IST

  Priti 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 | November 09, 2017 7:40 IST

  UK 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 | August 12, 2014 12:45 IST

  London: 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 | July 16, 2014 12:21 IST

  London: 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