Home Secretary

noun

British.

the secretary of state for the Home Office.

Home Secretary

noun

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Home Secretary¹

First recorded in 1790–1800

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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is bringing in legal changes that will give police marksmen accused of murder the right to anonymity unless they are convicted.

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The row was discussed in the House of Commons on Tuesday, with Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp calling their comments "evil".

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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper told BBC London last week that a review of the Met's finances is currently under way, alongside the mayor and Scotland Yard.

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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said this would "ensure these appalling crimes are taken seriously" but the Conservatives said the measures were "too little, too late".

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In January, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper stopped short of holding such an inquiry but instead announced the audit of the current scale and nature of gang based exploitation.

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