Quick Info
| Profession | British politician |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 29/03/1972 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Priti Patel
31/08/2026
Priti Patel stepped down as Shadow Foreign Secretary during Kemi Badenoch's Conservative frontbench reshuffle. She was replaced by Tom Tugendhat, and she announced on X that she would take on an international role to strengthen the party's links with centre-right parties worldwide.
27/07/2026
Patel said she was appalled that the fugitive jeweller Nirav Modi was still in the UK despite his extradition order to India, which she had signed as Home Secretary in April 2021. She made the remarks in a Daily Telegraph podcast, adding that the unresolved case had complicated Britain's talks with India over returning failed asylum seekers.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Dame Priti Sushil Patel |
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| Known For | Member of Parliament for Witham since 2010; former Home Secretary; former Secretary of State for International Development; Shadow Foreign Secretary from 2024 to 2026 |
| Political Party | Conservative Party |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Comprehensive school in Watford |
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| University | Keele University |
| Postgraduate | University of Essex |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Children | 1 son |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Alex Sawyer |
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Family
| Parents | Gujarati parents from Uganda |
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Career
| Elected MP for Witham | |
| Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury | |
| Minister of State for Employment | |
| Secretary of State for International Development | |
| Home Secretary | |
| Shadow Foreign Secretary | |
| Stepped down as Shadow Foreign Secretary on 31/08/2026 to take on an international role for the Conservative Party |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. First elected as MP for Witham in May 2010. | |
| 2. Has served in several UK government ministerial roles. | |
| 3. Was born in London to Gujarati parents who had migrated from Uganda. | |
| 4. Is a Thatcherite who is considered to sit on the right wing of the Conservative Party. |
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