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Patel claims Labour ‘stands up for the murderers, rapists, sex offenders’ as she was accused of bullying

Shadow home secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds could be heard shouting “absolute rubbish” during Ms Patel’s comments.

Joe Mellor by Joe Mellor
December 14, 2020
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The Home Secretary Priti Patel has claimed Labour “stands up for the murderers, rapists, sex offenders” after she came under fire over her bullying behaviour towards staff.

She hit out at the Opposition over its reaction to the Government’s attempts to deport 36 convicted criminals to Jamaica.

MPs previously heard all those to be on the flight were Jamaican citizens, with offences committed by some in the group including sexual assault against children, murder, rape, drug dealing and violent crime.

Labour and celebrities were among those to raise concerns, including over whether any were affected by immigration injustices.

Speaking in the Commons, Conservative Richard Holden (North West Durham) asked Ms Patel about Labour’s reaction to the deportations.

Offenders

Ms Patel replied: “Once upon a time the party opposite claimed it was tough on crime and the causes of crime.”

She added: “The British public are absolutely shocked and appalled that the party opposite now stands up for the murderers, the rapists, the sex offenders, and absolutely not doing the right thing when it comes to ensuring foreign national offenders are removed from our country.”

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Shadow home secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds could be heard shouting “absolute rubbish” during Ms Patel’s comments.

Mr Thomas-Symonds earlier praised police officers for visiting schools to promote anti-bullying messages, adding: “We have a Home Secretary in office who has been found to have broken the ministerial code by bullying.

“What signal does the Home Secretary think that sends to victims of bullying all around the country as to whether they should come forward?”

Ms Patel replied: “I’ve already made an apology to those who I inadvertently upset, and I’ve also made it clear that I’m now getting on and delivering on the people’s priorities.”

Related: Priti Patel wanted to send migrants to an island in the middle of the Atlantic

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