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Indian-origin ex home secretary Priti Patel endorses Boris Johnson as new UK PM

Boris Johnson: Priti Patel said Boris Johnson had the public mandate from the 2019 general election to deliver for the Tories.

Conservative MP Priti Patel speaks.(AFP)
Published on Oct 22, 2022 05:10 PM IST
PTI |

‘Good riddance,’ say UK MPs after Priti Patel resigns as home secretary

Patel resigned from her post hours after Liz Truss was named the next UK Prime Minister. She has been termed as the ‘worst home secretary in living memory’ of Britain.

Former UK Home Secretary Priti Patel(AP)
Published on Sep 06, 2022 08:53 AM IST
By | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh

This Indian-origin MP is likely to succeed Priti Patel as UK home secretary

Mentioning she is “proud” to have served in the outgoing UK PM Boris Johnson-led government, the 50-year-old Priti Patel wrote in her resignation letter that she will “support” the newly elected premier Liz Truss.

British Attorney General Suella Braverman. (REUTERS/Henry Nicholls)(REUTERS)
Updated on Sep 06, 2022 04:54 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Priti Patel resigns as home secretary as Liz Truss prepares to become UK PM

Her resignation comes just hours after Truss was named the winner of a Conservative Party leadership contest to become the next prime minister.

Britain's Home Secretary Priti Patel.(AP)
Published on Sep 05, 2022 10:40 PM IST
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Priti Patel conveys ‘general view’ to UK PM amid mass resignations: Report

The ministers started ditching UK PM Borish Johnson's sinking ship soon after he apologised for appointing Chris Pincher as deputy chief whip despite knowing of a formal complaint into inappropriate behaviour in 2019.

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Home Secretary Priti Patel.(AFP)
Published on Jul 07, 2022 01:20 PM IST
ANI | By

SMS warnings, passport seizure: Highlights of UK's plan to check drug menace

With increased funding to arm the police with more tools to check the spread of drugs and catch the offenders, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued a warning to ‘lifestyle’ users whose cash keeps the industry afloat.

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and home secretary Priti Patel have vowed tough crackdown against drug menace in the UK.(Reuters File Photo)
Published on Dec 06, 2021 11:45 AM IST
By | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

David Amess killing: Priti Patel considering measures to boost MPs' security

Among the steps that the UK home secretary could announce, two are regular police presence at ‘surgeries’ and the removal of anonymity on social media, a media report said.

File photo of UK home secretary Priti Patel with MP David Amess, who was stabbed to death on Friday (twitter.com/pritipatel)
Published on Oct 17, 2021 03:39 PM IST
By, New Delhi

2 men racially abuse UK minister Priti Patel on social media, held

Jake Henderson, 28, posted a video using a racially abusive word to describe Patel after a Covid-19 pandemic in January this year and co-accused Robert Cumming, 26, was among those who widely shared it online.

Britain's Home Secretary Priti Patel appears on BBC TV's The Andrew Marr Show in London, Britain May 23, 2021. (Reuters)
Published on Jun 29, 2021 10:04 PM IST
PTI | , London

UK home secretary Priti Patel to unveil digital visas to 'count' migrants

By the end of 2025, people wanting to come into the UK without a visa or immigration status may have to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), similar to the US system, with 30 million applications expected to be processed every year.

Britain's Home Secretary Priti Patel (File Photo/AP)
Published on May 23, 2021 03:32 PM IST
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News updates from HT: Partly cloudy sky with a chance of thunder in Delhi

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

News updates from Hindustan Times: Delhi is likely to see a partly cloudy sky on Tuesday with the possibility of thunder and lightning on Tuesday. (Representational Image / HT archive)
Published on May 11, 2021 08:53 AM IST

‘Migration pact will help return illegal settlers, offenders’: UK home secretary

The migration and mobility partnership, signed by Priti Patel and external affairs minister S Jaishankar will facilitate up to 3,000 young Indian professionals availing employment in the UK every year.

Priti Patel spoke of her plans for introducing a new legislation on illegal migration during the state opening of the UK Parliament on Tuesday.(Reuters)
Updated on May 11, 2021 06:10 AM IST
By, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

UK death toll 'horrendous' says minister as it nears grim 100,000 mark

The United Kingdom's official Covid-19 death toll is 91,470 - Europe's worst death figure and the world's fifth worst after the United States, Brazil, India and Mexico.

Britain's Secretary of State of the Home Department Priti Patel speaks to the media at Westminster, in London, Britain, January 18, 2021. REUTERS/Hannah McKay(REUTERS)
Published on Jan 20, 2021 02:26 PM IST
Reuters | , London

Trump’s comments directly led to violence, says UK’s Priti Patel

The senior Cabinet minister told the BBC that it was the outgoing President’s words that fuelled the violence and accused Trump of doing nothing “de-escalate that”.

“His comments directly led to the violence, and so far he has failed to condemn that violence and that is completely wrong,” said Patel.(AP file photo)
Updated on Jan 07, 2021 09:18 PM IST
London | ByPress Trust of India| Posted by: Harshit Sabarwal

Britain has plenty of food, no need to worry, says interior minister Priti Patel

On Monday, Britain’s two biggest supermarket groups Tesco and Sainsbury’s, warned that gaps will start to appear on British supermarket shelves within days if transport ties with mainland Europe were not quickly restored.

Britain's Home Secretary Priti Patel played down the concerns over supplies.(REUTERS)
Updated on Dec 22, 2020 02:28 PM IST
London | ByReuters | Posted by Kunal Gaurav

‘Consider cancelling Christmas’: Priti Patel tells Britons to play it safe as pandemic rages

The UK home secretary sounded the note of caution to moderate Christmas celebrations after PM Boris Johnson said on Wednesday “a smaller Christmas is going to be a safer Christmas”

A file photo of British home secretary Priti Patel.(REUTERS/ FILE)
Published on Dec 17, 2020 07:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times, London | By

Explained: UK’s points-based visa system and how it could prove advantageous to India

There are several routes available for people to get the UK visa, including skilled worker route, global talent route, graduate route, and intra-company transfer, among others.

UK Home Secretary Priti Patel said that the government has delivered on the promise to introduce points-based visa system.(REUTERS)
Updated on Dec 01, 2020 08:21 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Kunal Gaurav

UK’s Boris Johnson stands by minister found to have bullied staff

A report said Home Secretary Priti Patel had not met the standards required of a government minister, and concluded her behavior fit the definition of bullying.

Priti Patel has been under investigation since March after several civil servants accused her of bullying.(Reuters File Photo)
Published on Nov 21, 2020 12:25 AM IST
London | ByAssociated Press | Posted by Srivatsan K C

UK bullying row: Prime Minister Boris Johnson stands by home secretary Priti Patel

Alex Allan, the UK government’s standards adviser, resigned soon after Johnson stood by Patel, prompting another political row, days after Downing Street witnessed the resignations of two top advisers that were seen as the prime minister resetting his office

A file photo of UK home secretary Priti Patel.(REUTERS)
Updated on Nov 21, 2020 12:24 AM IST
Hindustan Times, London | By

India seeks expeditious extradition of Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi from UK

“We strongly underlined our interest in seeing the early, expeditious extradition of Vijay Mallya, who is an economic offender who has completed all extradition procedures in the UK. We would like him to return to India as soon as possible,” said Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla.

Vijay Mallya, wanted in India over fraud and money laundering charges in relation to loans taken out by his now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines from state-owned Indian banks, has been found to have a case to answer in India by the UK courts.(AP Photo)
Updated on Nov 05, 2020 12:02 PM IST
London | ByPress Trust of India | Posted by Prashasti Singh

Patel calls for review of UK visa used by Indian companies

Official figures show that the ICT visa is mostly issued to Indians, reflecting the growing number of Indian software companies setting up base or servicing clients from a UK base.

Visitors stand outside Lunar House, a UK Visas and Immigration office, in Croydon, Greater London, UK.(Bloomberg file)
Updated on Oct 07, 2020 07:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times, London | By

UK government says it will reform ‘broken’ asylum system

Home Secretary Priti Patel said the government would bring in new laws so it could “stop those who come here illegally making endless legal claims to remain” and “expedite the removal of those who have no claim for protection.”

Britain's Home Secretary Priti Patel addresses the delegates at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, England.(AP/ File photo)
Updated on Oct 04, 2020 11:56 PM IST
London | ByAssociated Press | Posted by Arpan Rai

Man detained in custody centre kills cop in south London

Police said incident occurred while a man was being detained at the Croydon Custody Centre at about 2.15 a.m. The unnamed officer was treated at the scene and taken to hospital where he died.

A general view of the custody centre where a British police officer has been shot dead in Croydon, south London, Britain.(REUTERS)
Updated on Sep 25, 2020 02:33 PM IST
London | ByReuters | Posted by Shankhyaneel Sarkar

UK launches cheaper, fast-track visa for health professionals

The visa was announced earlier, but the necessary parliamentary papers were moved on Tuesday, enabling its launch from August. A new, wider points-based immigration system is to come into effect from January 1.

The contribution of India and other international medical staff has been highlighted during the coronavirus pandemic.(Bloomberg)
Updated on Jul 15, 2020 02:38 PM IST
Hindustan Times, London | By

New uniform, easier UK visa norms from January 1: Priti Patel

The system will take effect from January 1, a day after the Brexit transition period ends on December 31.

Priti Patel arrives at Downing Street in London, Britain.(REUTERS)
Updated on Jul 13, 2020 09:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times, London | ByPrasun Sonwalkar | Posted by Arpan Rai

UK’s home secretary Priti Patel, daughter of shopkeepers, vows to tackle shop crime

Plans to crack down on abuse and violence by customers against workers in shops include guidance on reporting crime, strengthening and making full use of existing laws and improving data sharing between businesses and the police.

UK’s home secretary Priti Patel on Tuesday recalled her background as the daughter of immigrants from Uganda(AP)
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 10:45 PM IST
Hindustan Times, London | ByPrasun Sonwalkar | Edited by Prashasti Singh

Covid-19: UK’s ‘Little India’ town Leicester facing first local lockdown

There was concern over messaging by the Boris Johnson government that continues to caution people about the prevalence of coronavirus, but has also announced re-opening several sectors of the economy from July 4. Quarantine plans for air passengers are also due to be relaxed next week.

Reports said nearly 25 per cent of 2,494 cases there had been reported in two weeks before June 16.(AFP)
Updated on Jun 28, 2020 06:55 PM IST
Hindustan Times, London | ByPrasun Sonwalkar| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi

UK plans localised lockdowns as Covid-19 deaths among Indian-origin people remain high

The latest NHS England statistics revealed that 763 people identifying with Indian heritage have died so far in the pandemic, according to data collated until last Thursday.

The UK has so far reported 311,739 coronavirus cases and 43,598 fatalities due to the disease.(AP)
Published on Jun 28, 2020 04:56 PM IST
London | ByPress Trust of India

Knife-weilding man shot dead in Glasgow after injuring 6 persons: Police

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was “deeply saddened by the terrible incident in Glasgow”, while home secretary Priti Patel said reports from Glasgow were “deeply disturbing”, and Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the incident was “truly dreadful”.

Witnesses said they saw a man of African heritage lying on the ground as the police moved in.(REUTERS)
Updated on Jun 26, 2020 11:21 PM IST
Hindustan Times, London | ByPrasun Sonwalkar| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi

UK’s Priti Patel condemns covering Churchill statue before protests

Priti Patel used an interview with the Daily Mail to accuse the city’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, of mishandling the few subversive protesters and called for the statue of former Prime Minister Winston Churchill to be uncovered.

Police reportedly took offense after Priti Patel called out officers in Bristol for not intervening when protesters pulled down the statue on June 8.(REUTERS)
Published on Jun 13, 2020 04:12 PM IST
Bloomberg | ByBloomberg

Won’t be silenced: Priti Patel as UK opposition MPs accuse her of ‘gaslighting’ racism

The Indian-origin Cabinet minister had referenced her personal experience of racist abuse while growing up as an ethnic minority in the UK during an impassioned statement in the House of Commons earlier this week.

Questioned by an Opposition Labour Party MP on whether the minister fully understood the “anger and frustration” felt by anti-racism demonstrators protesting against the brutal killing of African-American George Floyd in police custody in the US, Priti Patel retaliated with references to her own experiences.(REUTERS)
Published on Jun 12, 2020 11:04 PM IST
London | ByPress Trust of India
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