UK’s Priti Patel resigns as Home Secretary

Priti Patel stated on Monday that she’s going to stand down as Britain’s Home Secretary, or inside minister, as soon as Liz Truss formally takes over because the nation’s prime minister.

Her resignation comes simply hours after Truss was named the winner of a Conservative Party management contest to grow to be the following prime minister. Truss will take workplace on Tuesday.

“I congratulate Liz Truss on being elected our new Leader, and will give her my support as our new Prime Minister,” Patel stated in her resignation letter to present prime minister Boris Johnson, which she posted on Twitter.

It has been the honour of my life to function Home Secretary for the final three years.

I’m happy with our work to again the police, reform our immigration system and defend our nation.

My letter to Prime Minister @BorisJohnson 👇🏽 pic.twitter.com/seTx6ikX25

— Priti Patel (@pritipatel) September 5, 2022

“It is my choice to continue my public service to the country and the Witham constituency from the backbenches, once Liz formally assumes office and a new Home Secretary is appointed.”