Who is Priti Patel, the UK's New Home Secretary?

The new British home secretary is young, dynamic and Indian-origin. But why is she so highly criticised?

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00:00Well, I think it's important that we have a government that reflects modern Britain.

00:30I think it's important that we have a government that reflects modern Britain.

01:00The practicalities of this will mean more reform to our benefits.

01:26More cuts.

01:27More reform.

01:38My name is Priti Patel.

01:39I'm the Prime Minister's Indian Diaspora Champion.

02:27The future of curry in this country is at risk because our membership of the European

02:31Union renders us powerless to control our borders.

02:57The future of curry in this country is at risk because our membership of the European

03:25Union renders us powerless to control our borders.

03:55You know, you've got to be as tough as it takes, really.