'Priti Patel has been reckless with important rules, so the sack should surely follow'

Published date13 September 2021
Publication titleDaily Mirror, The: Web Edition Articles (London, England)
Priti Patel has form and her meeting with a Tory billionaire donor and BA executive, without civil servants present, appears to be another breach of the ministerial code.

Theresa May fired her over unauthorised talks with Israel’s then Premier and Boris Johnson, if he had any honour, would drop Patel immediately.

Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng also faces questions about attending the controversial lunch, even if he is the area’s MP.

Cronyism, VIP favours and special deals are a recurring theme with this Government and signal an open contempt for public accountability and scrutiny.

Denials of wrong-doing from those involved won’t wash. We deserve a full inquiry and for Patel, it’s a transgression too far. She must go.

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