"I want them [criminals] to literally feel terror at the thought of committing offences."
— Priti Patel

January 1, 1970

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Members of the Parliament of the United KingdomConservative Party (UK) politiciansCritics of the European UnionPoliticians from LondonWomen politicians in the United Kingdom
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I want criminals to be terrified, says Priti Patel: New Home Secretary vows to return to zero-tolerance policing as she demands full explanation over bungled 'Nick' sex abuse inquiry (2 August 2019).