The Latest Breaking News from Priti Patel

My initial response to the revelation that Suella Braverman, the over- eventful Home Secretary, had sent messages from a private email was forbearing. A lot of people who did not like a Rightwing Home Secretary or her policies were confecting outrage to slam her: it seemed better to focus on…

Fresh questions over failure to prevent ‘wretched’ overcrowding of Manston processing centre

Braverman denied reports she rejected legal advice

Priti Patel told parliament that making all small boat crossings a crime would deter asylum seekers

Suella Braverman returns to government’s top team days after quitting over a security breach

In today’s newsletter: Activism in England and Wales faces radical new rules. Here’s a primer on how these draconian restrictions will work – and why they’re so controversial

The five-day festival of lights is a celebration of the triumph of good over evil and will be celebrated until October 27

Both candidates are battling to persuade Boris Johnson's supporters to switch allegiance after the scandal-hit former Prime Minister sensationally pulled out of the race on Sunday evening

Patel becomes latest senior figure to switch support – having backed Boris Johnson at weekend