Priti Patel has said the case of missing Sarah Everard is ‘deeply disturbing’ and has ‘sickened’ police officers as she vows to publish a national strategy to tackle violence against women and girls by the end of the year. The Home Secretary made the pledge following the disappearance of the marketing manager 33, as she … Read more
Priti Patel has said that ‘every woman should feel safe to walk on our streets’ as dozens shared their harrowing personal stories with #saraheverard and #TooManyMen as Reclaim These Streets marches were announced. The Home Secretary issued a statement earlier today following the disappearance of marketing manager Sarah Everard, 33, who went missing on a … Read more
Pressure grows on Priti Patel to call inquiry after ‘botched’ probe over false ‘VIP paedophile ring’ claims Priti Patel is facing increasing pressure to launch inquiry into the ‘Nick’ scandal Six former home secretaries signed a joint letter demanding fresh investigation They want Patel to launch a new independent inquiry into Operation Midland By Stephen Wright … Read more
Protesters who bring chaos and disruption to the streets are to face tougher laws and longer jail terms. Home Secretary Priti Patel will be handed controversial powers to rule if a protest can be deemed a ‘serious disruption’ to the nation’s economy, political life and tradition of free speech. Under legislation to be unveiled today, her … Read more
Priti Patel orders domestic homicide review on case of husband, 70, who was cleared of murder after strangling his wife, 67, to death in lockdown last year Ruth Williams, 67, was strangled to death by her husband Anthony on March 28 He was sentenced to five years in prison after being cleared of murder Ms … Read more
Priti Patel orders review after man, 70, was jailed for five years for killing his wife, 67, at their home during lockdown Domestic violence campaigners had raised concerns about five-year jail term Anthony Williams strangled his wife Ruth and was cleared of murder last month Psychiatrist said his anxiety and depressive illness was ‘heightened’ in … Read more
The Government has paid out ‘substantial’ damages to a former senior civil servant who accused Priti Patel of bullying, it was revealed today. Sir Philip Rutnam, who quit as the Home Office’s permanent secretary after accusing the Home Secretary of a ‘vicious and orchestrated briefing campaign’ against him, said he was pleased his claim for … Read more
English Channel people smugglers could get LIFE sentences under plans from Priti Patel to crack down on the trade Priti Patel introducing life sentences for those smuggling people across Channel Miss Patel concerned that penalties being handed down by the courts too short Home Office have scaled up the use of criminal offences against migrants … Read more
Priti Patel warns it is still ‘far too early’ for people to book a summer holiday abroad as she says the nation must wait for the vaccination drive to make more progress despite Boris Johnson targeting ‘return to normal’ on June 21 Home Secretary said ‘far too early’ for people to book summer holidays abroad … Read more
High Court must overturn Boris Johnson’s decision to stand by Priti Patel despite evidence of staff ‘bullying’, senior civil servants’ union says Investigation found Priti Patel had not always treated civil servants with ‘respect’ Sir Alex Allan concluded Ms Patel’s behaviour did meet the definition of bullying Boris Johnson contradicted his advice by judging Ms … Read more