About
Dame Priti Sushil Patel is a British politician who has served as Shadow Foreign Secretary since November 2024, having previously served as Home Secretary from 2019 to 2022. A member of the Conservative Party, she was Secretary of State for International Development from 2016 to 2017. Patel has been the Member of Parliament for Witham since 2010 and is known for her socially conservative views and Thatcherite ideology.
Career Timeline
Elected MP for Witham
Enters Parliament as the MP for Witham, starting her national political career.
Appointed Minister of State
Appointed as Minister of State for Employment, rising in government ranks.
Named Int'l Development Secretary
Becomes Secretary of State for International Development, a prominent cabinet position.
Resigns from Development Role
Resigns from her position following controversy, impacting her career trajectory.
Appointed Home Secretary
Appointed as Home Secretary, one of the Great Offices of State.
Resigns as Home Secretary
Resigns from her position as Home Secretary as government changes.
Appointed Shadow Foreign Secretary
Takes on role as Shadow Foreign Secretary.
Remains a Prominent MP
Continues as a prominent MP and Shadow Foreign Secretary; net worth at $2M.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026