The Latest Breaking News from Priti Patel

Rebel Tory bid to overrule court rulings on Rwanda deportation flights fails

Priti Patel backs backbench bill, but supposed supporter Boris Johnson does not turn out to vote

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

Tory human rights crackdown on migrants is crushed - all 69 MPs who voted for it

Boris Johnson had been among MPs who backed Jonathan Gullis' Bill to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda, even if a court rules it is against human rights. But the bid was blocked at its first hurdle

Daily Mirror · Dec 14, 2022

Labour and Lib Dems call for Raab to be suspended while bullying allegations investigated – as it happened

Opposition parties renew call for deputy PM to be suspended amid eight bullying claims

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2022

Home Office adviser Nimco Ali appears to quit by criticising Suella Braverman

Adviser on violence against women says on live radio she is on a ‘completely different planet’ to home secretary

The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022

Nazir Afzal walked out of Buckingham Palace function when he saw Priti Patel and Suella Braverman

The University of Manchester chancellor said the Home Secretary and her predecessor are typical of people who 'just love divisiveness', during a conference in Manchester.

Manchester Evening News · Nov 30, 2022

Minister admits to safety fears over ‘pushback’ tactics against migrant boats

No plans to use tactic because of ‘limited circumstances’ it can be safely done, says Robert Jenrick

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022

Revealed: Suella Braverman’s trips to Rwanda to teach government lawyers

Exclusive: Home secretary visited country with Kagame-supported programme in 2008 and 2011

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2022

Why bullying in politics is a matter of democracy

Dominic Raab, the UK’s deputy prime minister, has become the latest figure in the government to be accused of bullying. Bullying, harassment, and sexual misconduct are always serious matters. They can harm a victim’s personal and professional development and wellbeing, and create cultures of fear and intimidation. In political contexts,…

The Conversation · Nov 24, 2022

Suella Braverman says people coming to UK illegally ‘at fault’ for processing chaos

Home secretary faces five legal challenges over crisis at Manston processing centre for asylum seekers

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2022

Home Office top mandarin still unsure if £140m Rwanda plan is value for money

It is more than seven months since former home secretary Priti Patel announced the deal in a bid to curb Channel crossings.

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022