UK Home Secretary Priti Patel Resigns

The UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has resigned, stating that she does not wish to work in the government of the country's new Prime Minister, Liz Truss. This was reported by RT.

In a letter to outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Patel expressed her intention to now campaign from the 'backbenches' as a regular member of Parliament, advocating for the policies she has fought for, according to Sky News.

Liz Truss, the former Foreign Secretary, is the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The results of the voting were announced by the Conservative Party.

Earlier, Prime Minister Boris Johnson had announced his resignation, while stating that he would fulfill his duties until a new leader is appointed to the cabinet.