UK minister resigns over 'secret' meetings in Israel

It had emerged that Patel held 12 meetings with Israeli groups and officials.

By Paul Hosford Wednesday 8 Nov 2017, 7:23 PM

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Priti Patel gives a speech during the Conservative Party Conference.

Image: Empics Entertainment via PA Images

Priti Patel gives a speech during the Conservative Party Conference.

Image: Empics Entertainment via PA Images

UK INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Secretary Priti Patel has resigned.

Patel was confirmed to have offered her resignation to Theresa May in an official letter released by 10 Downing Street this evening.

It had emerged that Patel held 12 meetings with Israeli groups and officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while she was on holiday in the country in August.

These meetings didn’t follow correct government procedure, as she hadn’t told the prime minister or her colleagues about it beforehand.

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UK minister resigns over 'secret' meetings in Israel