Home Secretary

noun

British.

1. the secretary of state for the Home Office.

Home Secretary

noun

1. government short for Secretary of State for the Home Department ; the head of the Home Office

Word History and Origins

Origin of Home Secretary¹

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper defended the consultation plans, saying "lots of 13-year olds already do" have a form of digital ID.

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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the recent return of larger groups would send a "clear message" to "think twice" about travelling to the UK illegally.

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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood also criticized protesters for a gathering on Thursday that turned violent near 10 Downing Street, the home of the British prime minister.

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In 2014, then Conservative Home Secretary Theresa May tightened up the rules on stop and search after an inquiry found 27% of police searches may have been illegal.

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While the right to protest is fundamental "this freedom must be balanced with the freedom of their neighbours to live their lives without fear", Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said.

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