U.K.'s Priti Patel resigns as Home Secretary

"I congratulate Liz Truss on being elected our new Leader, and will give her my support as our new Prime Minister," Ms. Patel said

File photo of Priti Patel who resigned as Britain’s Home Secretary after the victory of Liz Truss. | Photo Credit: AP

Priti Patel said on September 5, 2022 that she will step down as Britain's Home Secretary, or Interior Minister, once Liz Truss formally takes over as the country's Prime Minister.

Her resignation comes just hours after Ms., Truss was named the winner of a Conservative Party leadership contest to become the next Prime Minister. Ms. Truss will take office on Tuesday.

It has been the honour of my life to serve as Home Secretary for the last three years.

I am proud of our work to back the police, reform our immigration system and protect our country.

My letter to Prime Minister @BorisJohnson 👇🏽 pic.twitter.com/seTx6ikX25

— Priti Patel (@pritipatel) September 5, 2022

"I congratulate Liz Truss on being elected our new Leader, and will give her my support as our new Prime Minister," Ms. Patel said in her resignation letter to current Prime Minister Boris Johnson, which she posted on Twitter.

"It is my choice to continue my public service to the country and the Witham constituency from the backbenches, once Liz formally assumes office and a new Home Secretary is appointed."