I am sure we would all like to congratulate Priti Patel in been given the post of Home Secretary by the new PM This is an extremely high profile appointment - that rightly breaks barriers and a particularly significant achievement because the appointment is of an individual who is not only a female but also one who is from an ethnic minority background. However I do have a concern - there is no harm in being fiesty and dare I say it,it's also ok with me to be slightly inclined with views leaning to the right of politics - what I do have a problem with is, sometimes what I see in her is lack of empathy and sincerity.She will have to be a better listener and not always give a monotonous party line reply to problems that particularly affect ordinary people.
I want her to remember her roots ,and be proud of her past - absolutely culturally, on every opportune occasion - this is a given ,and if she behaves indifferently ,she will not be forgiven and will not be respected,not only by her own community but wider. She should also remember the small business background she is also from,and although she may not be directly involved ,support their cause always - because they support local communities. In short, champion the aspirations of all ,you are a British Indian be proud of that and take us all on the journey with you - we would all like to see you do well and as a Patel I want to see you make a positive mark in British politics.
Hiten Patel
Northwood
