Priti Patel makes first public appearance since resigning from government over unauthorised Israel meetings

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PA:Press Association Priti Patel made her first public appearance since resigning from government

She was forced out the cabinet earlier this week after it was revealed she had held multiple meetings with Israeli officials without telling the Government.

Prime Minister Theresa May called her back from a trip to Africa for a face-to-face meeting on Wednesday after which Ms Patel resigned.

Speaking after the service the Brexit supporting MP said she had been "inundated" with support from her constituents.

She told the BBC: "I've been overwhelmed with support from colleagues across the political divide.

e52ad4ebcd448a54851bfa254bcf422a Priti Patel makes first public appearance since resigning from government over unauthorised Israel meetings

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