Priti Patel

The Rt Hon Priti Patel is the Conservative MP for Witham, and has been an MP continually since 6 May 2010. She currently undertakes the role of Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Priti Patel, including posts and roles held.

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Representations

Elections contested

Nottingham North
5 May 2005
Commons

Government posts

Home Secretary
Home Office
24 July 2019 - 6 September 2022
Commons
Secretary of State for International Development
Department for International Development
14 July 2016 - 8 November 2017
Commons
Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) (Cabinet)
Department for Work and Pensions
8 May 2015 - 14 July 2016
Commons
Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury)
HM Treasury
15 July 2014 - 8 May 2015
Commons

Committee memberships