Unite leadership candidate suspended by Labour over Priti Patel tweet
He apologised tweeting: “I’m very sorry for my earlier tweet. I was angry to see Muslim Refugees being deported on the morning of Eid al Fitr.”
He apologised tweeting: “I’m very sorry for my earlier tweet. I was angry to see Muslim Refugees being deported on the morning of Eid al Fitr.”
Patel announced she wanted as wide and diverse participation as possible – but the consultation lasts six weeks, half of typical consultation periods, and ends the morning of the local elections on 6th May.
The home secretary said Johnson's comments were "appalling" and "unacceptable".
She also gave Donald Trump the same treatment last year...
Making a statement in the Commons, the home secretary urged people not to participate in “large gatherings”.
The plans have been described as a "staggering assault" on our right to protest.
In an explosive interview, Patel also criticised athletes who 'take the knee'.
David Lammy questioned whether Patel had forgotten her ministerial position in response.
The TV presenter compared her to a school lunch monitor before taking a swipe at the PM.
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