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Priti Patel has apologised after allegations that she broke ministerial rules by holding official meetings while on “holiday” in Israel.
The International Development Secretary admitted the Foreign Office was “not informed” about the meetings, three days after saying Boris Johnson had known about it.
In addition she was suppose to have a civil servant with her to check she behaved herself.
Priti Patel has apologised after allegations that she broke ministerial rules by holding official meetings while on “holiday” in Israel.
The International Development Secretary admitted the Foreign Office was “not informed” about the meetings, three days after saying Boris Johnson had known about it.
Ministers are supposed to tell the Foreign Office when they are conducting official business overseas, but British diplomats in Israel were not informed in advance
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