Home Secretary
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Home Secretary
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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Responding to the clashes with police, the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood described the scenes as "completely unacceptable".
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The Home Office has been approached for comment and the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to make a statement on the case later.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said: "We are hitting back with a nationwide crackdown to shut these fronts down, seize dirty cash and drive organised crime off our high streets and put bosses behind bars."
From BBC • May 18, 2026
More damaging still, several of his closest advisers have reportedly urged him to announce a timeline for his departure, including Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, the two most senior Cabinet ministers.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
They sent letters to the Home Secretary and it was not any good.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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